In 1671, a penniless prince hosts lavish festivities at his chateau in Chantilly to impress King Louis XIV and secure a commission as a general. The prince's steward, Vatel, a man of honor and talent, struggles to maintain dignity while being tasked with menial and dishonorable jobs by his craven employer. Meanwhile, Vatel finds himself drawn to the king's mistress, Anne de Montausier, who appreciates his authenticity and principles in the cutthroat world of court politics.
Vatel
Vatel, a skilled chef, serves Prince Condé, but when the prince invites King Louis XIV to hunt, Vatel must prepare extravagant feasts to impress the monarch. However, his growing passion for the king's mistress complicates his loyalty and duty.
