Jean-Francois earned his stripes in the kitchens of the most famous French restaurants including Taillevent, Le Crillon, La Cantine des Gourmets, and Les Muses.
He is currently an executive chef of Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.
His unusual approach is immediately recognisable by his use of flowers and the inspiration from his travel journals.
The event is co-organized by the Dubai-based Emirates airline and Park Hyatt Saigon hotel.
The airline has also launched a direct air route from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City using Airbus 330-200 and Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft with economy and business class seats.