THE CHEF - La Flibuste

Valerio Borriero & Klervi Poullain

Chefs

Breaking the rules while respecting them

Imagine a culinary universe where curiosity and the desire to create are a sacred mission.

My ambition? To make you feel that unique thrill of discovering an unforgettable flavor—one that becomes etched in memory and reawakens with every recollection.

Nurtured by a dual heritage, I’ve always been captivated by bold combinations, those that defy conventions while honoring them. My cuisine is a revelation—a fusion of my story, my travels, my boundless curiosity, and my vivid imagination, guided by the seasonal flavors and deep inspirations of the moment and place.

In this ever-changing world, where culture globalizes at an astonishing speed, I’ve come to realize that rigid codes are meant to be challenged. Flavors are limited only by our imagination. To me, gastronomy reaches its pinnacle when ingredients and spirit combine to create dishes that evoke intense emotions, rekindle memories, and profoundly touch our souls based on time and place.

My cuisine is an invitation to explore—it tells a story, evokes a moment, an emotion. It’s not about breaking the rules but reimagining them with elegance and daring, respecting them in order to better make them my own.

Valerio BORRIERO

Klervi, the Rising Star of Gastronomy

Born in 1995, the youngest of a family of girls from Vendée, Klervi has seen her life take shape through movement and adventure since childhood. First, a move between two contrasting destinations: from rainy Brittany to Guadeloupe, where the sun and a visit to a local cocoa plantation awaken her awareness of the potential of raw materials. Cocoa becomes her first love. From then on, her fate is sealed: she will dedicate herself to the art of taste.

She grows up, travels, and begins to realize that cooking is a borderless universe. Back in France, in Le Mans, during her teenage years, popular culinary shows reveal to her that cooking can also be a stage, and that great chefs are artists, which strengthens her desire to work in this field.

Her first steps in gastronomy are striking. At just 20 years old, she joins the prestigious “Pure C” of Sergio Herman in the Netherlands. There, at the heart of the two-star chef’s intellectual creations, she gains an extraordinary and unexpected experience. Pastry calls her, and despite the obstacles, she thrives under pressure.

Following an intense and formative season, she pursued further opportunities with stars in her eyes. She honed her craft at “La Bouitte” in Savoie, mastering the art of front-of-house service, and then at “Villa in the Sky” in Brussels (2 Michelin stars). It was here she met Valerio, a young Belgian chef who became both her life and culinary partner. Together, they forged a creative and complementary gastronomic duo.

After a brief detour to university, where she deepened her knowledge of restaurant management and sommellerie, Klervi continued to expand her horizons with internships in Brittany, working at the bustling Guilvinec fish market, and alongside some of the finest chefs, such as Yannick Alléno at Pavillon Ledoyen (3 Michelin stars).

Armed with this wealth of experience, she embarked on her first restaurant venture with Valerio on the shores of Lake Como—a bold project hindered by almost surreal logistical challenges. Unfortunately, the establishment was forced to close just a few months after opening.

After a season in Saint-Raphaël at Villa Mauresque, under the guidance of David Boyer, Klervi decided once again to align her knives and dreams with Valerio’s by joining him in the kitchens of La Flibuste. Together, they shared a singular vision: to pay homage to their individual journeys and tell a story with every dish—a story of encounters, moments, experiences, and flavors inspired by their lives as travelers.

Marina Baie des Anges – Villeneuve-Loubet | 04 93 20 59 02

Marina Baie des Anges – Villeneuve-Loubet
04 93 20 59 02