New Caledonia holds a special place in the hearts of Chef Christophe and Josephine Gregoire. They met and married in Noumea. They both lived and worked in New Caledonia, Christophe as head chef at various establishments, including Koumac, Kuendu Beach Resort.

Christophe also worked as a teacher at the Escoffier Hospitality School. Josephine was a health promotion specialist with the Secretariat of the Pacific Commission.