The chef here is Marie-Claude, a woman bursting with talent andimagination. She cut her teeth in Martinique for over 15 years before embarking on the Delim’s adventure in 2016. With her sister Marie-Laure, they have created this sober, luminous restaurant with a pretty decor.
Marie-Claude chef at Delim's
– Marie-Claude, tell us about your cooking, your inspiration and the way you work.
“I like to go to the local market or to my producers. I carefully select the freshest and most promising ingredients. Each product is chosen for its potential to inspire my dishes. For vegetables, fruit and herbs, I pick them up at the market. I’m particularly fond of root vegetables, tropical fruits, spices and herbs, which add THE unique touch to my dishes.
For fish, I work with a fisherman from Sainte-Anne for tuna, marlin and sea bream, and with M.Racine, an aquaculturist from Le Vauclin, for Caribbean bass, one of my specialties. I also source shellfish and seafood(catfish, clams, lambi) from Le Robert.
When I’ve got all my products, I let my imagination run wild, trying things out, tasting them, modifying them… until I find the perfect match! At home, there’s no risk of a bland dish. I love smelling spices and perfumes, and I trust my palate first. As I’m not much of a dessert person, I trust my pastry chef for the sweet part…”.
Marie-Claude’s creations are much more than dishes: they are culinary experiences. Each meal is an invitation to travel, to discover the gastronomic riches of the Caribbean.
I always have a good time at Delim’s, the duo is well established, Marie-Laure has a great sense of welcome, always smiling, very professional in her service and I love discovering Marie-Claude’s new dishes. Not to mention her super cocktails… I can’t get enough of them!
Take my advice: you can go there with your eyes closed!
Local, homemade cuisine made with love!
Philosophy of Marie-Claude and Marie-Laure of Delim’s