Soyer Collection

Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida
AIDA Mlle Soyer as Amneris in a production at the Academie Nationale de Musique, Paris

Alexis Soyer
ALEXIS SOYER noted chef and authority on gastronomy Date: 1800 - 1858

Alexis Soyer Cooking
ALEXIS SOYER noted chef and authority on gastronomy, seen cooking amid the ruins of the Parthenon at Athens en route to the Crimea

The famous chef Soyer
3585921 The famous chef Soyer; (add.info.: Punch cartoon illustration depicting the famous chef Soyer after he resigned as chef of the reform club in London)

Arch in the Dinner Pavilion... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Arch in the Dinner Pavilion, designed by M. Soyer, (Royal Agricultural Society of England Meeting and Exhibition), 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

The Reform Club in Pall Mall (engraving)
1596891 The Reform Club in Pall Mall (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reform Club in Pall Mall)

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington (engraving)
606647 The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington (engraving) by English School

The Blacksmiths Forge, (oil on panel)
823516 The Blacksmiths Forge, (oil on panel) by Soyer, Paul (1823-1903); 29.7x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmiths Forge. Paul Constant Soyer (1823-1903). Oil on panel

REFORM CLUB KITCHEN
The kitchen staff at the Reform Club, London, where the kitchens were designed by Alexis Soyer Date: 1840

Soyers Field Kitchen
The celebrated chef Alexis Soyer demonstrates his field kitchen for camp and bivouac in the Crimea, to Lord Rokeby and general Pelissier

Madame Soyer
EMMA SOYER French artist, whose husband Alexis was also an artist - in the culinary arts. Date: 1813 - 1842

Source Size = 1293 x 2231
Monument to Madame Soyer, in Kensal Green Cemetary

Soyers Phidomageireion or Modern Gas Cooking Apparatus (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137010 Soyers Phidomageireion or Modern Gas Cooking Apparatus (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ALEXIS BENOIT SOYER (1809-1858). French cook. Line and stipple engraving after a photograph, c1853

ALEXIS SOYER (1809-1858). French cook. Stipple engraving after a painting by his wife, Elizabeth Emma (n)
ALEXIS SOYER (1809-1858). French cook. Stipple engraving after a painting by his wife, Elizabeth Emma (n

Soyers Hospital Kitchen
The hospital kitchen at Scutari, planned by the famous chef Alexis Soyer

Reform Club Kitchen 1840
The kitchen staff at the Reform Club, London, where the kitchens were designed by Alexis Soyer

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Alexis Benoit Soyer, a name that resonates with music and culinary excellence. While he may not be the renowned composer Verdi or the iconic opera Aida, his contributions to both music and gastronomy are worth celebrating. Born in 1809, Alexis Soyer was a French cook who revolutionized the culinary world with his innovative techniques and passion for food. His love for music mirrored his dedication to cooking, as he often found inspiration in melodies while creating delectable dishes. Soyer's talent extended beyond the kitchen walls. He had a deep appreciation for opera, particularly Verdi's masterpiece Aida. The soaring voices of talented singers transported him to another realm, fueling his creativity as he experimented with flavors and textures. But it wasn't just about indulging in artistic pleasures; Soyer used his skills to make a difference. At The Reform Club in Pall Mall, he orchestrated grand feasts fit for royalty. His cooking prowess earned him recognition from prestigious organizations like The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium held at Gore House in Kensington. In addition to being an accomplished chef, Soyer was also an artist himself. "The Blacksmiths Forge" stands as testament to his diverse talents - an oil painting on panel capturing the essence of craftsmanship through vivid strokes of color. Tragedy struck when Elizabeth Jones Soyer, Alexis' wife and fellow artist passed away prematurely in 1842. To honor her memory, a monument was erected in Kensal Green Cemetery depicting Madame Soyer forever immortalized by an unknown creator's hand. Soyer's legacy lives on through various establishments bearing his name such as the REFORM CLUB KITCHEN where aspiring chefs continue to draw inspiration from this culinary pioneer. And let us not forget Madame Soyer herself whose influence undoubtedly shaped Alexis' journey towards greatness.