Walid Hajj - CEO, Cravia Walid Hajj - CEO, Cravia

Welcome to the Caterer Middle East Power 50 2013. In the first edition, the list is entirely dedicated to those based in the Middle East region — we have included chefs, general managers, F&B directors, executive chefs, and restaurateurs.

Over the course of this week, (beginning December 9) HotelierMiddleEast.com will reveal the countdown of the region's top 50 most influential food and beverage professionals in the Middle East. In this third instalment of a five-part series, we will be announcing those names that did enough to make it onto this year’s list ranking in positions 30 to 21.

They have been judged on weighted categories, including: the size and scale of their operations, their level of innovation, their reputation and respect within the industry, and their longevity — how long they have been around and how much of their work will stand the test of time.

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However, the rankings in the Caterer Middle East Power 50 are subjective and the opinion of the editorial team. Decisions are made on the merits noted above, and special weighting is given to those who work on ‘homegrown’ concepts and make sure the Middle East is counted on the global F&B map.

Caterer Middle East relies upon the information provided to us by these individuals and restaurant groups, and the data presented is accurate as of December 2013 to the best of our knowledge. Join us in celebrating the first batch of Caterer’s Power 50, each of whom deserves his/her place on the list.

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