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06 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Alessandro Cozzolino – Chef de Cuisine at the Italian restaurant Grissini (Grand Hyatt Hong Kong)

Alessandro Cozzolino, from Campania in southwestern Italy, is Chef de Cuisine at the elegant and much-loved Italian restaurant Grissini at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. He has trained under some exceptional chefs, and now cooks traditional Italian dishes with a touch of something innovative in presentation and cooking technique.

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05 August 2019

Chef Portrait

The culinary roots of Sylvain Roucayrol | Head Chef at Henrietta Bistro, London

Sylvain Roucayrol is Head Chef at the 80-cover Henrietta Bistro at London’s boutique townhouse, the Henrietta Hotel. The hotel, located in Covent Garden, is by renowned hospitality team, the Experimental Group.

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05 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Francisco Carrasco Cortés – Executive Head Chef at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

After more than 19 years of experience of being a Chef and several international stations as Chef, Francisco Carrasco Cortés now works as Executive Head Chef for IHG in Brussels. Francisco has worked with some of the best and made some crazy experiences while working at Harrods, London. But read for yourself.

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04 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Josh Gonneau – Chef Instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), Canada

Josh Gonneau is Chef Instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) in Canada. PICA is considered Vancouver’s leading culinary centre offering cooking classes, cake decorating classes and diplomas. We chat to him about the growing importance of seasonality in cooking and the Vancouver dining scene.

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04 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Clement Pellerin – Working as a French Chef in Asia

Clement Pellerin is a French chef. His culinary journey began in France where he worked for two different 2-Michelin-starred restaurants and it took him to the other side of the world to Asia with a stopover in Ireland.

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03 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Reif Othman – Executive Chef and Business Partner at SumosanTwiga

Reif Othman is working in Japanese restaurant Sumosan. Reif Othman teamed with businessman Flavio Briatore and elevate the Sumosan brand to the next level.

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02 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Daniel Kent – Head Chef at Wiltons, an almost three centuries old classic London restaurant

Daniel Kent is Head Chef at classic London restaurant, Wiltons. He joined in 2011, having previously worked in some of London’s finest kitchens, including Le Café Anglais, Skylon and The Wolseley.

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01 August 2019

Chef Portrait

Jeremy Simeon | Executive Chef of Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia

Jeremy Simeon is Executive Chef of Song Saa Private Island in Cambodia. He trained in French technique and macrobiotic cooking, and brings a philosophy of simplicity, balance and health to the kitchen.

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31 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Luca De Santis – Executive Chef at NH Collection Barbizon Palace, Amsterdam

Luca De Santis works as Executive Chef at NH Collection Barbizon Palace in Amsterdam. His culinary journey took him from Italy to Spain to the Netherlands. In Italy, he was born in a world where taste was the most important and came from the highest quality products – without any preservatives. 

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30 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Anton Abrezov – Chef from St. Petersburg about following the dream and constant self-development

Anton Abrezov is a chef from St. Petersburg who loves to experiment in the kitchen and believes that education, training and continuous improvement of professional skills should take an important place in the life of every chef. 

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29 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Dardan Cahani – Sous Chef at Padam about modern Albanian cuisine

Dardan Cahani works as Sous Chef at Padam, a trendy boutique hotel and restaurant in Tirana, Albania. The use of local and fresh Albanian products makes Padam a great destination for gourmets. Dardan knows the Albanian cuisine very well, but also that the Balkans is a melting pot full of influences and impressions.

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28 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Joseph Sergentakis | Group Executive at CÉ LA VI SINGAPORE | modern Asian cuisine

Joseph Sergentakis – the start of his journey was not unexpected. His father was a chef, his grandfather a butcher, and his grandparents were running a restaurant. So it was obvious that he, too, would gain a foothold in gastronomy.

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27 July 2019

Chef Portrait

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.

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26 July 2019

General

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.

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25 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Hassan Oulioual – Executive Sous Chef at SANA Hotels, Lisbon

Hassan Oulioual in a short Q&A

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24 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Philippe Roth – french private chef in London and his Japanese, French Fusion Cuisine

Philippe Roth, French private chef in London and his Japanese, French Fusion Cuisine. Read his amazing story.

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23 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Alper Uzundurukan – executive chef at Dusty’s Dubai

Alper Uzundurukan – executive chef at Dusty’s Dubai. About the underestimated Turkish cuisine and his work as executive chef in Dubai.

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22 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Apulian Chef Pasquale Martinelli, about his career in the U.S. and work as private chef in New York today

Apulian Chef Pasquale Martinelli, about his career in the U.S. and work as private chef in New York today.

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21 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Spanish Chef Daniel Negreira, Chef and owner of the several award-winning restaurant “Hidden By DN” in Taipei City, Taiwan

Spanish Chef Daniel Negreira, chef and owner of the several award-winning restaurant “Hidden By DN” in Taipei City, Taiwan. About his contemporary take on Spanish cuisine, using the best Taiwanese ingredients.

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20 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Frederick Forster – Head Chef of Plateau, Canary Wharf

Frederick Forster has been appointed Head Chef of Plateau in Canary Wharf. As a former National Chef of the Year and experience working with the likes of Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay, Thomas Keller and Pierre Gagnaire, Frederick is thrilled to return to D&D London.

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19 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Daniel o’ Hanlon – Regional Corporate Executive Head Chef at Claddagh Irish Pubs

Daniel o’ Hanlon about being a chef, being a musician, and learning about the differences in Irish and American cuisine.

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18 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Raúl Resino: “My restaurant allowed me to forge and believe in my own identity.”

A Repsol-Sonne, a Michelin Star, Winner of The 2016 Chef of the Year competition: Raúl Resino definitely does not lack the awards to prove his value as a Chef. Born in Madrid and raised in Valencia, he has been running his own restaurant in Benicarló (Raúl Resino *) since 2014. His secret recipe for success?

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17 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Andrea Ferrero “From Italy to Japan” – Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

Andrea Ferrero holds the prestigious position of Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, in Japan. We chat to him about his culinary journey from Italy to Japan.

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16 July 2019

General

Owner of Spice Sanctuary Trusha Patel about award-winning organic spices

Spice Sanctuary is founded by Trusha Patel, an investment banking lawyer. Trusha is known as Canada’s Spice Queen™. She travelled the world to find some of the best producer. Today, the award-winning range offers organic, high quality spices and spice blends.

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15 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Vladimir Chistyakov – head chef of Buro TSUM restaurant

Vladimir, how have you made such a breathtaking career within 4 years?

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14 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Dondon Cadavida – Japanese Master Chef at The Lodhi, New Delhi

Dondon Cadavida has a long journey with a lot of hard work behind him. But he did it. From Kitchen Helper to Master Chef! When the student becomes the master. Now Dondon is working as a Japanese Master Chef at The Lodhi in New Delhi.

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13 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Virgilio Martinez – the richness in diversities and cultures of Peruvian food

Virgilio Martinez abandoned his home country, Peru, because he felt like he was caught in the country. After the long journey, he found the wide diversity of the motherland.

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12 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Shen Tan – Own Self Make Chef | what it takes to be a private chef

Shen Tan is a private chef in Singapore famous for what she terms “mod-sin” cuisine: modern Singaporean. She first made a name for herself as a street food hawker, then with her 30-seater restaurant the Wok and Barrel. She now hosts weekly, cheekily named dinners such as Go Pig or Go Home

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11 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Steve Walpole – Freelance Chef & Consultant – Culinary Solutions for the Food Industry

After he was Senior Lecturer in Culinary Arts at the Westminster Kingsway College, today Steve Walpole works as Chef Consultant and Head of Food at Ugo Foods Group. Steve’s culinary path brought him a lot of experience, which he likes to share.

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10 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Mike Foley – Culinary Arts Instructor

Mike Foley is an experienced Irish chef and chef instructor with more than 31 in the gastronomic industry. Learn more about his passion for the profession and how he came to his position. Read here.

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09 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Jordan Hajek is Chef de Cuisine at Atelier by Sofitel at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hotel

Jordan Hajek is Chef de Cuisine at Atelier by Sofitel at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hotel. He began his culinary career in Australia working in renowned kitchens, including at Level 41 and Est. in Sydney, and Top Paddock in Melbourne. He then moved overseas, landing a coveted role at René Redzepi’s famed Noma in…

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08 July 2019

Chef Portrait

André Magalhães – owner of the much-loved Taberna da Rua das Flores

André Magalhães is chef-owner of the much-loved Taberna da Rua das Flores in the bohemian Chiado district of Lisbon, Portugal. He is one of a new generation of chefs redefining traditional Portuguese food by giving this centuries-old cuisine modern update. He is also a consultant for Omali Lodge and Sundy Praia luxury eco-lodges in São…

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07 July 2019

Chef Portrait

OLESYA DROBOT – HEAD CHEF AT “EM”, A VERY UNIQUE RESTAURANT IN ST. PETERSBURG

Olesya began her career at Giuseppe Park, and following, worked in the restaurant “Fliegender Holländer” as well as the “Grand Cru” restaurant in St. Petersburg. Currently she works as the head chef for the restaurant “Em”. In this interview she touches upon the concept of the restaurant, shares her insight into the vegan cuisine and…

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06 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Adam Gaunt-Evans – Welsh heart, Asian soul – Executive Chef at The Three Eagles

Adam Gaunt-Evans – his work as a Chef has already taken him to various places in the world. From London to Dubai, the Maldives, Sydney and Thailand or even Sri Lanka. Now he is back in his homeland – Wales, the place where it all started.

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05 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Dmytro Arkhipenko – Ukrainian Chef committed to the culinary arts

Dmytro Arkhipenko has more than 10 years of professional experience in various international companies. For Dmytro the most important ingredient in culinary is cooking with love. Everything else is just details.

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04 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Nadin Pospech – owner and Chef of Top Nosh Cooking School and Specialty Caterer

Nadin Pospech is the owner and Chef of Top Nosh Cooking School and Specialty Caterers in Cape Town. She was born in Germany and already has an international career as a chef behind her.

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03 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Tom Clarke – Head Chef at Michelin starred restaurant L’Ortolan in Reading, UK

Tom Clarke grew up in Essex and started developing a passion for cooking at an early age. He used to cook creations for his family, studied catering at the Colchester Institute, and now presents his cooking skills to guests of the Michelin-starred restaurant L’Ortolan. Read on to learn more about his culinary journey.

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02 July 2019

Chef Portrait

Melih İçigen – Turkish Chef and lecturer at Cappadocia University

Chef Melih İçigen graduated in 2009 with the first rank from the Department of Culinary Arts at Cappadocia University entered on a scholarship. He competed at the International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, Categories of the International Golden Junior Chef of the Year (2009) and National Practical Team Competition (2011) and won awards.

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01 July 2019

General

Paolo Bodon – Chef di cucina presso, Relais & Chateaux, Villa Fiordaliso, Italy

Paolo Bodon – Chef di Cucina Presso, Relais & Chateaux, Villa Fiordaliso, Italy. An Italian love story about Vocational cooking.

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30 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Chef Edward Nowakowski – Polish award-winning Executive Chef, author & owner of Euro Fine Catering

An exciting chef portrait of Edward Nowakowski

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29 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Rafal Marosek – Executive Chef in Oslo, Norway

Rafal Marosek works at congresses, conferences, fairs and banquets – always big kitchens and a huge amount of food to prepare. Read more about how he still manage to create delicious creations.

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28 June 2019

General

Pierre Gilson – Production Manager, Princi Kitchen

Pierre Gilson talks about his beginnings in France, the different European and Chinese food cultures and his experiences with Chinese bakery products.

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27 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Ken Yu is Executive Chinese Chef at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong

Ken Yu is Executive Chinese Chef at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong. He has more than 30 years of experience in Cantonese cuisine, and has been at the hotel since 2016, where he oversees the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, Hung Tong, and the banquet operations of the hotel, which houses the biggest ballroom in Hong Kong.

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26 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Bart Wieczorkiewicz – Demi Chef de Partie | King’s College, Cambridge

Bart Wieczorkiewicz learned from the best like Hans Schweitzer or Clare Smyth. In this lovely Q&A Bart talks about his beginnings as a chef, his current position at King’s College, Cambridge, and what being a chef means to him.

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25 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Francesco Coratella – Italian Head Pastry Chef at Hakkasan Group, London

Francesco Coratella talks about the passion and fascination of being a pastry chef, about the importance of seasonal cooking and local products and London´s latest food trends.

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24 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Michael Blackie – Executive Chef and Co founder of NeXT

Michael Blackie is an executive chef and co-founder of NeXT, one of the hottest top 10 new restaurants in Canada.

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23 June 2019

General

The story of Saverio Busato, a passionate and proud Italian pastry chef working for Ferrero in Singapore

Today you are Executive Pastry Chef, Chocolatier with vast experience (21 years) working in production kitchens.

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22 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Oliver Sanchez, a private chef from the UK, and ambassador of Naturopathic Cuisine, about the power of food and food as medicine.

Today you are a passionate private natural chef, with lots of other qualification and services. Back to the beginning; when did your passion and love for food start/ when did you decide to become a chef?

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21 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Gregory Louraichi – French Chef and owner of Greg’s restaurant in Xiamen, China, about his work in China

Gregory Louraichi – French Chef and owner of Greg’s restaurant in Xiamen, China, about his work in China.

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20 June 2019

Chef Portrait

Daniel Salvador, Spanish Head Chef and private Chef in London for many years.

Daniel Salvador, Spanish Head Chef and private Chef in London for many years. Read his story here.

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