A gourmet is a person that is knowledgeable in fine food and drink. It was derived from French "groumet" (sic), a valet that was in charge of the wines.

It should not be confused with gourmand, a person that eats and drinks in large quantities, even to excess.

See also

• Philosophical Gourmet Report
• The Frugal Gourmet, a cooking show
• The Surreal Gourmet, a cooking show
• Gourmet Night, an episode of Fawlty Towers