Francois Cavelier is a visionary mixologist dedicated to French-Japanese-Chinese fusion, sustainable lab technologies and luxury high-end spirits. 

With over a decade of international experience across France, Japan, and Hong Kong, he has curated expertise in elite hospitality settings, including roles as Hotel Head Mixologist at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Bar Manager of Rosewood Hong Kong’s clandestine speakeasy, and Head Bartender at Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi.

Immersed in Tokyo’s vibrant culinary landscape, he honed his craft by sourcing hyperlocal ingredients and perfecting avant-garde techniques while contributing to innovative dining concepts. His journey reflects a relentless pursuit of cross-cultural artistry and technical precision.

Creative

Beverage

Direction
Based in Hong Kong

Francois Cavelier is a visionary mixologist dedicated to French-Japanese-Chinese fusion, sustainable lab technologies and luxury high-end spirits. 

With over a decade of international experience across France, Japan, and Hong Kong, he has curated expertise in elite hospitality settings, including roles as Hotel Head Mixologist at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Bar Manager of Rosewood Hong Kong’s clandestine speakeasy, and Head Bartender at Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi.

Immersed in Tokyo’s vibrant culinary landscape, he honed his craft by sourcing hyperlocal ingredients and perfecting avant-garde techniques while contributing to innovative dining concepts. His journey reflects a relentless pursuit of cross-cultural artistry and technical precision.

WORKED WITH

MONOCLE (GBR)
THE PENINSULA HONG KONG (HKG)
ROSEWOOD HOTELS (HKG)
FOUR SEASONS TOKYO AT MARUNOUCHI (JPN)
T : THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE (USA)
BULOVA / CITIZEN WATCH (USA)
SARMENT (JPN)
KEYYES (SGP)
ORYX / QATAR AIRWAYS (QAT)
SALESFORCE (USA)
ICON (GBR)
FREUNDE VON FREUNDEN (DEU)
FLAUNT (USA)
VIEW (DEU)
NIKKEI BUSINESS ASSOCIE (JPN)
L/UNIFORM (FRA)
NIKE (FRA)
THE GOURMAND (GBR)
SAN PELLEGRINO (ITA)
Mr SMITH PARIS (FRA)
AMUSE.CO (GBR)
MEN IN THIS TOWN (AUS)
WALL STREET JOURNAL (USA)
AIR FRANCE MAG (FRA)
AD MAGAZIN (DEU)
LE MONDE (FRA)
LIBERATION (FRA)
TELERAMA (FRA)
01.NET (FRA)
ARTRAVEL (FRA)
WALLPAPER* (GBR)
VOGUE (JPN)
ELLE (FRA)
L'EXPRESS STYLE (FRA)
IDEAT (FRA)
MILK DECORATION (FRA)
THE INDEPENDENT (GBR)
PATCHY CAKE EATER (JPN)
JACQUELINE LOEKITO (GBR)
SOFITEL DUBAI (UAR)
COFELY ENDEL GDF SUEZ (FRA)
NOVEMBRE AGENCY (FRA)
JESUS et Gabriel (FRA)
SAATCHI & SAATCHI (FRA)

FRANÇOIS CAVELIER

2004 Graduated with a Master Degree of Art and Design, esadhar.fr
2004 - 2020 Between France, Japan, Germany and Mexico
2020 - Present, Hong Kong

PHOTOGRAPHY, CREATIVE BEVERAGE DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION
For Editorial, Advertising, Book Project, Corporate commission

Contact and quotation
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EDITIONS

The MONOCLE Book of Entrepreneurs. 2022 Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500971185
ACCUTRON: From the Space Age to the Digital Age. 2021 ASSOULINE. 978-1-614288725
The MONOCLE Book of JAPAN. 2020 Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0500971079
The MONOCLE Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets. 2019 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-967-5
The MONOCLE Guide to Building Better Cities. 2018 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-503-5
The MONOCLE Guide to Hotels, Inns and Hideaways. 2018 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-952-1
The MONOCLE Guide to Drinking & Dining. 2016 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-668-1
PARIS, The MONOCLE Travel Guide. 2016 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-658-2
The MONOCLE Guide to good Business. 2015 Gestalten. ISBN 978-3899555370
SHADOWS OF THE WEST. 2014 Brune Editions. ISBN : 979-1091672009
The MONOCLE Guide to Better Living. 2013 Gestalten. ISBN : 978-3899554908
LACANAU BEACH. 2012 Brune Editions. ISBN : 979-1091672009 

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