PRECISION ATELIER – A NEW GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE BY CHEF HIMANSHU SAINI

The Ingredient Scientist

This year, in tribute to the pursuit of precision that has been a central value of La Grande Maison since its founding almost 200 years ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre has collaborated with Chef Himanshu Saini to create the Precision Atelier. A unique gastronomic experience, the Precision Atelier invites guests to discover a new realm of flavour, artistry and precision. It will make its debut in a specially designed space within Jaeger-LeCoultre’s booth at Watches and Wonders in Geneva before travelling around the world as part of the Maison’s Precision Maker exhibition.

Combining time-honoured craftsmanship and avant-garde culinary techniques, Chef Himanshu Saini’s modernist gastronomy harnesses the chemistry and physics of cooking, combining the science with innovative techniques and great artistic flair to create new culinary experiences. Chef Himanshu Saini’s menu of experiential bites, created exclusively for La Grande Maison, captures the precision and sophistication inherent in every Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece.

Described by the Michelin Guide as “a master of originality, intrigue and precision”, Chef Himanshu Saini began cooking as a child, alongside his mother and aunts in India. Today recognised as one of the world’s most talented and exciting interpreters of Indian cuisine, his restaurants in Dubai and Mumbai, Trèsind and Trèsind Studio have become gourmet destinations. When the Michelin Guide to Dubai was launched in 2022, Trèsind Studio – which Chef Himanshu Saini calls “my theatre of dreams” – was immediately awarded a Michelin star. One year later it won a second star – a remarkable achievement to be elevated so quickly to two-star status. The restaurants are widely celebrated for the complete experience they offer: constantly evolving menus, intriguing flavours and textures, and exquisite craftsmanship – each dish like a small objet d’art, presented with a touch of ceremony that amplifies its emotional impact.

“I have always felt a strong connection with hand craftsmanship,” says Chef Himanshu Saini. “Whether drawing out the fine details of flavour profiles or sculpting the presentation of a dish, my foundation lies in the tactile connection with the ingredients. That connection immediately struck me when I visited the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture and, for the first time, saw watchmakers at work. Through the intricacy and precision of craftsmanship, we share a deep affinity that I aim to express in my creations for the Precision Atelier.”