Michel Roux Jr appeals for the return of stolen Le Gavroche frog
Michel Roux Jr has launched a search for his Le Gavroche frog which went missing following a charity dinner held in memory of his late father, Albert Roux, earlier this month.
In a tweet, Michel expressed his disappointment for the frog’s disappearance appealing for the culprit to return it back to the restaurant.
The dinner, which took place at the restaurant in London's Mayfair on 1 February in partnership with Hospitality Action, served dishes that Albert Roux had created or would have served during his career.
Tweeting to his followers Michel said: “"Fabulous evening last night celebrating my father’s life and raising money for Hospitality Action, shame that someone went home with one of our little frogs, hopefully he will find his way back."
Fabulous evening last night celebrating my fathers life and raising money for Hospitality Action, shame that someone went home with one of our little frogs, hopefully he will find his way back
— Michel Roux Jr (@michelrouxjr) February 2, 2023pic.twitter.com/McM53Tvjhu
The recycled cutlery frogs, of which there is only one now remaining at the restaurant, are part of a wider collection of ornate animals that have been used as table decorations at Le Gavroche since 1989.
They were created by an artist who lives in the south-west of France, who Michel had met by chance, with the artists now making them bespoke for the restaurant.
It’s believed that the price of the sculptures starts from roughly £600 and can go up to £7,000.
A picture of the frog was attached to the tweet, which has since been embedded into a poster shared on social media with the words "no questions asked for quick return".
Supporting Michel, several chefs have tweeted their own messages of support, including Sven-Hanson Britt, owner of Oxeye in London, who commented "I hope he's hopped back….", with the search for the frog continuing.
Michel has asked anyone to get in touch with Le Gavroche on 020 7408 0881 if they know of the whereabouts of the missing frog.
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