Serge Vieira was born in Clermont-Ferrand in 1977 to Portuguese parents João and Maria Irene Vieira. He is the youngest of five siblings, and his father works for Michelin. Vieira obtained a CAP (French certificate for chefs) and then a BEP(secondary diploma), but was refused entry to the Lycée hôtelier in
Chamalières. He then continued his training as
chef de partie with chef Bernard Andrieu in Clermont-Ferrand (July 1997-May 1998), then at Château de Marçay in
Chinon (May–November 1998). After just one year, it was awarded its first star, followed by a second in 2012. Vieira's cuisine was characterised by the absence of signature dishes. For him, "The signature dish is a prison. I want people to come to us because they don't know what they're going to taste. Renewal is essential".
Opening of Sodade In 2019, Vieira opened a second establishment, consisting of a four-star hotel and a 50-60 place brasserie restaurant named Sodade, recalling his Portuguese origins.
Personal life and death Vieira met his future wife, Marie-Aude, at Château de Marçay. Marie-Aude Vieira is the daughter of goatherds and the couple had two children. In January 2020, Marie-Aude Vieira received a Service Award from the Michelin Guide. Vieira died on 1 July 2023, at the age of 46. == References ==