Hugh Sato Gardiner of Okku, Dubai, picked up chef of the year and has made it to the shortlist once again this year.
He started with the Okku restaurant, located at The H Hotel in Dubai (formerly The Monarch Dubai), from day one and has been said to be instrumental to the outlet’s success.
At the time, Gardiner said: “the most rewarding part of the job is teaching others what he’s learnt and continues to learn.”
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Okku has announced plans to expand into London soon and Gardiner is playing a key role in developing the menu for the new outlet.
He’s also working on developing a direct supply-chain link between farmers in Japan and Okku so the outlet can bring the freshest and best in Japanese produce to the UAE at reasonable prices.
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