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17 December 2018
A promising Chef in Spanish haute cuisine: Ezequiel Álvarez Barroso
At 21 years of age, Ezequiel Álvarez Barroso as a short and very successful career behind him. The young Catalonian who won the Tapas competition at Madrid Fusion 2018, won last year’s V. “Promises of Haute Cuisine Prize Cordon Bleu” more ...
14 December 2018
William Remy Bosini Campbell – Head Chef at the Wangz Boutique Hotel, Singapore
William Remy Bosini Campbell received his diploma in Culinary Arts at the famous Shatec Institute. With this diploma in his pockets, Chef William gained invaluable knowledge of and skills on what the world’s cuisines have to offer. Today William is Head Chef of Wangz Boutique Hotel in Singapore. more ...
13 December 2018
Daniela Martins – Restaurant Lá em Casa, Belém – the cuisine of the Amazon
Among the many cuisines found in Brazil, the cuisine of the Amazon is the one that most retained the oldest traits derived from the indigenous populations of the Amazonian forest before the arrival of the European settlers. more ...
12 December 2018
Mara Salles – The Brazilian cuisine at Restauarant Tordesilhas, São Paulo
Known both in Brazil and abroad as a tireless researcher in the cuisine of her country, chef Mara Salles has been commanding for more than 25 years one of the most awarded restaurants of Brazilian cuisine, Tordesilhas, in São Paulo. more ...
12 December 2018
Wieland Matzig – Executive Chef in Abu Dhabi
After a very successful apprenticeship in the renowned Taschenbergpalais Hotel in Dresden, Wieland Matzig has seized an opportunity – working as a chef in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. In doing so, Chef Wieland has experienced much and has learned an abundance of new techniques. more ...
12 December 2018
Liborio Colonna – Executive Chef at Serafina Dubai and at Simply Italian Restaurant, Dubai
Liborio Colonna made a life-changing decision and left the university to follow his true passion. He became a chef! Early in his youth, Chef Liborio helped his grandmother and mother in the kitchen while cooking. And he developed a feeling that this is something he would like to do all his life. more ...
10 December 2018
Mark Sorezo – Executive Chef at Katsuya by Starck M. H. Alshaya Co.
Mark Sorezo graduated in Information Technology and received his degree Bachelor of Science. Today he works in a different field, but also in a kind of science: Cooking. Chef Mark is sushi expert and Executive Chef at Katsuya by Starck M. H. Alshaya Co. more ...
10 December 2018
Ben Kiely – Culinary Arts Chef Instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)
Ben Kiely is Culinary Arts Chef Instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) in Vancouver, Canada. We chat to this British-born chef about the latest trends in the kitchen classroom and Canada’s culinary tradition. more ...
07 December 2018
Naim Hasnan – Malaysian Head Chef & National Corporate Chef Malaysia
Malaysia-born Chef Naim Hasnan began his culinary journey in his mother’s kitchen. There he learned the basics that would shape his life. His inspirations come from his travels and all the new ingredients he has discovered through different cultures and culinary arts. more ...
06 December 2018
Vincenzo Nigro – Italian Chef at Ritz Carlton, Bahrain
Vincenzo Nigro has traveled the world culinary. He has gained experience and impressions in Italy, Australia, Dubai and most recently in Bahrain. Chef Vincenzo now works as a Chef at Ritz Carlton in Bahrain. more ...
04 December 2018
Amerigo Tito Sesti – Head Chef at Michelin-starred restaurant J’AIME, Bangkok
Italian-born chef Amerigo Sesti has worked in several Michelin-starred establishments throughout Europe. Today Chef Amerigo works as Head Chef at Michelin-starred restaurant J’AIME in Bangkok. more ...
04 December 2018
Dmitry Pustovalov – Chef at KIT bar&bistro, St. Petersburg – combining incompatible ingredients
Dmitry Pustovalov – a chef from St. Petersburg on how to combine the incompatible and create new tastes. Chef Dmitry works at KIT bar&bistro. more ...
03 December 2018
Ben Goh – InterContinental Singapore’s Pastry Chef
InterContinental Singapore’s pastry chef, Ben Goh, retells some of the challenges of making it in the world of pastry and shares what is it like to work in the context of South East Asia. more ...
03 December 2018
Andrew Wong – his latest concept OpenHouse has taken the Kuala Lumpur dining scene by storm
Andrew Wong, one of Malaysia’s hottest restauranteurs, chats with Monica Tindall about his latest concept, OpenHouse. Taking 14 months to complete but being open for less than a month, OpenHouse has taken the Kuala Lumpur dining scene by storm. more ...
02 December 2018
Natascha Schwarzer – Maitre Chocolatier at Cococo Chocolatiers in Calgary, Canada
Chocolate was certainly not Natascha Schwarzer’s favorite ingredient during her training as a pastry chef. But the challenge turned into passion and today she loves to work with this fascinating product every day. more ...
01 December 2018
Rabbi Tayag – Head Chef at Matagi, Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai
Rabbi Tayag was born and raised in the Philippines. He finds it very sad how the Filipino cuisine has changed and made it his mission to bring the good, old traditional Filipino cuisine back on the tables. His culinary journey took him to Qatar and to Dubai, where Rabbi Tayag now works as Head Chef… more ...
30 November 2018
Christoph Trocker – the carefree adventures of an Austrian Chef
Christoph Trocker made a leap – to step out of the comfort zone and dive into adventure. He completed his studies and apprenticeship as a chef in his homeland of Austria and following that stepped into working out of the country in neighboring Switzerland which ended up being the start of a long culinary journey. more ...
30 November 2018
Baptiste Villefranque – Executive Pastry Chef, W Luxury Hôtel, Hong Kong
Baptiste Villefranque knew very early that he wanted to do something with his own hands, to create something. Learning with the Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France was an amazing experience for him, preparing him for his culinary journey. Today he is Executive Pastry Chef at W Hong Kong more ...
30 November 2018
Marc Lorés Panadés – Executive Chef at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
Marc Lorés Panadés is Executive Chef at the beautiful Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia. We chat to him about living and working in Bali, and the island’s wonderful local produce. more ...
29 November 2018
Fernando Galbiati – Experienced Italian Executive Chef
Fernando Galbiati is an experienced Italian Executive Chef. He is talented chef, whose creativity and culinary knowledge are impressive. Today Chef Fernando talks to us about his beginnings as a chef, his culinary discovery of Dubai and what upcoming trends he sees. more ...
28 November 2018
Antony Francis – Head Chef at McGettigan’s Irish Pub, Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
In his college days Antony Francis cooked a lot for his friends. And they loved it. So his passion for cooking was inflamed. After graduating from the Institute of Management Studies, he made his first steps in his career as a professional chef. Today he works as Head Chef in Dubai – a culinary hotspot! more ...
28 November 2018
Gerald Cardenas – Chef de Cuisine at The Ritz Carlton Aruba
The native Costa Rican Gerald Cardenas works as a Chef on the Caribbean island of Aruba – or as the locals call it: One Happy Island. Chef Gerald speaks today about his culinary roots in Costa Rica, the culinary world he has already traveled and discovered and what makes the Aruban cuisine so special. more ...
28 November 2018
Nemanja Petrovic – Executive Chef of Hotel Irtish in Pavlodar, Kazahstan
After graduating from the Belgrade Catering and Culinary School, Nemanja Petrovic explored the world in a culinary way. Chef Nemanja has worked as a cook in the Netherlands, in the Czech Republic or even in Russia. Today, he is Executive Chef at Hotel Irtish and expands his knowledge of Kazakh cuisine. more ...
27 November 2018
Swaminandan Swaminandan – Executive Chef Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, New Delhi
Swaminandan Swaminandan wanted to become an Indian Army officer, but fate had something else in store for him. Today Chef Swaminandan works as Executive Chef at the Crowne Plaza in New Delhi. more ...
26 November 2018
Thomas Frisetti – a culinary journey rich in experience
Since his grandparents had a restaurant, Thomas Frisetti already knew as a small boy, that he wanted to become a chef, and he did! Chef Thomas gained experience in star gastronomy, as a private chef in Dubai! more ...
26 November 2018
Ioulios Kalapodas – Executive Chef at Kos Aktis Art Hotel, Kos Town
Greece is the land of many islands and culinary delights. Today Ioulios Kalapodas speaks about the diversity of the Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Ioulios works as Executive Chef in a city hotel – Kos Aktis Art Hotel. more ...
26 November 2018
Vipul Rana – Indian Chef At Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Vipul Rana is a young and highly motivated Indian chef who works for Kempinski in Beijing, China. For Chef Vipul authenticity and simplicity in the preparation of the dishes are most important. One day he wants to start his own business or gain experience as a chef in Europe. more ...
23 November 2018
Malte Half – Chef de Cuisine at The Marker Hotel, Dublin
Malte Half was certainly not the showpiece student. But he did it, proved them wrong and went his way. Today Chef Malte works as Chef de Cuisine at The Marker Hotel, Dublin. Seasonal foods and local produce are some of his most important principles in the kitchen. more ...
23 November 2018
Evgeny Vikentiev – Russian-born Chef is now cooking in Berlin
Evgeny Vikentiev – experimental chef and one of the brightest representatives of modern Russian cuisine. His kitchen is built on a modern approach, new techniques and local seasonal products. more ...
23 November 2018
Antonio Coelho – offering authentic Portuguese food in his own restaurant Antonio since 2008
Chef Antonio Coelho opened Macau’s beloved Antonio in 2008. The Michelin-recommended restaurant serves a wide variety of authentic Portuguese dishes and is the venue of choice for loyal locals and tourists wanting a taste of old Macau on this rapidly evolving island. more ...
23 November 2018
Victor Beley – head chef at Russian cuisine restaurant Uhvat in Moscow
Victor Beley has been working as chef more than 10 years. Since September 2018, he is heading the kitchen of the modern Russian restaurant Uhvat. The restaurant was named thanks to the main tool for working with Russian stoves – the grip. more ...
23 November 2018
Rachmat Ridwan Hakim – Executive Chef at Hanging Gardens of Bali
Rachmat Ridwan Hakim – thanks to his mother, his talent was discovered. After graduation, Indonesian Chef Rachmat has gained experience abroad, and then returned to his homeland: Indonesia. Today he is Executive Chef at Hanging Gardens of Bali. more ...
22 November 2018
Romain Gourmoud – Chef Instructor on the Cuisine Diploma training programme at Ferrières School
Romain Gourmoud has already proven himself in the upscale kitchen with stations such as two Michelin-starred restaurant La Rotonde and Léon in Lyon, France. Today, he passes on his years of accumulated experience. more ...
20 November 2018
Peter McKenna – Chef and Co-Owner of The Gannet, Glasgow
Peter McKenna has over 20 years experience in professional kitchens. Chef Peter started his career in rural Ireland in the mid-1990s, but should see a lot more of the world soon. He has been working as a Chef in the Hague, London, Sydney. more ...
19 November 2018
Jeffrey James Vella – award-winning Maltese chef is causing a stir in Croatia
Jeffrey James Vella discovered his passion for cooking at an early age in his native Malta. His family owned a hotel and some serviced apartments. Chef Jeffrey worked for major hotel chains in London, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and he also creates dishes in Brussel. Belgium, before coming to Zagreb. Chef Jeffrey is also… more ...
19 November 2018
Matteo Zamboni – Executive Chef at Jonah’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel in Sydney, Australia
Matteo Zamboni is Executive Chef the award-winning Restaurant, which offers excellent contemporary Australian cuisine – the Jonah’s Restaurant in Sydney, Australia. His culinary roots are Italian and Chef Matteo has worked and learned among the best. more ...
19 November 2018
Araz Ahmed Ahmedov – award-winning Chef from Azerbaijan
Araz Ahmadov – a young Chef – who is ready to represent his motherland worldwide. Azerbaijani Araz Ahmadov was born in 1982 in southern Azerbaijan and graduated Culinary school. more ...
16 November 2018
Ian Kittichai – Joining the luxury train on its classic three-night journey from Bangkok to Singapore
Chef Ian Kittichai, often described as Thailand’s first international celebrity chef, came from humble roots in Bangkok. When he landed a scholarship at a culinary school, his life changed. more ...
16 November 2018
Michelin Star Chef Robert Stolz & The Culinary Delights Concept Eat.Share.Live
Robert Stolz (Eat.Share.Live) has pretty much achieved everything a Chef can dream of: He has stood behind the best stoves Germany has to offer, lead his own award-winning Michelin star restaurant “Restaurant Stolz” and until recently Executive Chef in the Grand Hotel “Four Seasons” in Hamburg. more ...
15 November 2018
Ante Valentekovic – Croatian Executive Head Chef speaks about the culinary art of Croatia
Ante Valentekovic has been working in gastronomy since he was a young boy. His first job in a 4-star hotel also sparked his love of cooking. more ...
14 November 2018
Manu Buffara – Restaurante Manu – to cook means to respect
After studying journalism, the young Brazilian Manu Buffara decided to change course and devoted herself to cooking. She visited some of the best restaurants in the world – such as René Redzepi’s Noma in Copenhagen and Grant Achatz’s Alinea in Chicago. In 2011 she opened her own restaurant, Manu more ...
14 November 2018
Daniel Bucher – Senior Executive Sous Chef at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
Daniel Bucher is Senior Executive Sous Chef at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park hotel in Thailand. We talk to this inspiring chef about his two secrets to success in running a big culinary operation, the thought-provoking art-food project he ran in Berlin, and his thoughts on food waste. more ...
13 November 2018
Yann Meinsel – Executive Chef at the world’s tallest restaurant – At.mosphere in Dubai, UAE
Yann Meinsel can enjoy a breathtaking view every day. Since June 2018 he has been working as Executive Chef at restaurant At.mosphere in Dubai, UAE – known as the world’s highest restaurant on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa. more ...
13 November 2018
Wes Tyler – Executive Sous Chef at The Club at Carlton Woods, Houston, Texas
Wes Tyler comes from a farming family – that’s one of the reasons he knows how to make the culinary world colorful. Today Chef Wes is very experienced in various cuisines and works as Executive Sous Chef at The Club at Carlton Woods, Houston, Texas. more ...
12 November 2018
Michael Kreiling – The gastronomical adventure of a culinary octopus
Michael Kreiling was allowed early-on to take in the air of star-kitchens. Experience under top Chefs such as Burkhard Lindlar or Manfred Schwarz educated and formed him. Today, Michael works as Executive Chef and Culinary Master Chef for the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center in Peking, China. more ...
12 November 2018
Denis Jerkovic – Croatian Executive Chef of Tavern Nota Bene in Podgora, Croatia
Denis Jerkovic came into contact with the work of a cook for the first time as a very young boy, while watching his mother cook in a large cafeteria. As a teenager, he started working as a waiter. His passion for food was finally ignited there. more ...
09 November 2018
Stefano Deiuri – one of the most experienced and ingenious pasticciere in Italy
Stefano Deiuri is an Italian, fifth generation pastry chef. Since his youth, Stefano worked in the family pastry shop, where he learned the art of the traditional Italian patissier. Stefano expanded his knowledge at some of the best schools and traveled the world to gain new experiences and learn some new skills. more ...
08 November 2018
Andrés Rueda – an upcoming culinary revolution in Colombia
Andrés Rueda works as Executive Chef for Compass Group at Google Colombia and also is Head Chef and Co-Owner of Splendens Food Solutions. Chef Andrés knows the Colombian cuisine very well and talks about the latest trends he has noticed. Read on to find out why there is an upcoming culinary revolution in Colombia. more ...
08 November 2018
Keiji Matoba – Japanese Corporate Executive Chef at Aman
Tokyo-born Keiji Matoba holds the prestigious position of Japanese Corporate Executive Chef at Aman. He is responsible for overseeing the luxury hotel group’s new culinary concept, Nama, which was inaugurated at Amanpuri in Thailand. more ...
07 November 2018
Theodor Falser – Chef de Cuisine at Michelin-starred restaurant Johannesstube, South Tyrol
Theodor Falser went on a long culinary journey. He has been a Chef in Ecuador, Bemuds, Oman, China and Malaysia. Since June 2014 Theodor is Chef de Cuisine at Johannesstube – a gourmet restaurant in the Hotel Engel Welschnofen in South Tyrol. Chef Thedor has a big enthusiasm for wild herbs and regional products. more ...