REVEALED: Caterer's top 20 interviews of 2013
Over the last 12 months Caterer Middle East has had the privilege of meeting with some of the region’s most respected food and beverage professionals.
Below is a rundown of 20 (in no particular order) of the most enlightening and enjoyable on-to-ones from the last twelve months:
20. THE LAST BITE: Carluccio on love, life and pasta
Italian chef Antonio Carluccio took five minutes to chat to Caterer during the Dubai launch of his new book Antonio Carluccio: A recipe for Life and shared the secret behind the perfect bowl of pasta.
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19. CELEBRITY CHEF INTERVIEW: Atul Kochhar
Acclaimed chef Atul Kochhar explains why it’s modesty over ambition that will take your business to new heights
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18. EXECUTIVE CHEF INTERVIEW: JA's Nicolas Smalberger
Nicolas Smalberger, executive chef at Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai tells Caterer Middle East why buying herbs and veg may soon become a thing of the past
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17. Exec Chef Interview: Loughlin Druhan
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers’ Loughlin Druhan believes Scott’s Abu Dhabi has the potential to become just as famous as the 140-year old Scott’s London
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16. CHEF Q&A: Anup Pawar
Anup Pawar, sous chef at The Address Downtown Dubai, and Time Out Dubai's Young Chef of the Year, tells Caterer Middle East why chef competitions are so important to the future of the industry.
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15. Michelin Chef Interview: Mathieu Viannay
Michelin-starred Mathieu Viannay says passion and a desire to learn will always be what makes a chef successful
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14. Celebrity Chef Q&A: Rachel Allen
Celebrity chef Rachel Allen, the name behind the Rachel’s brand, visits Gourmet Abu Dhabi and tells Hotelier whether she believes there’s any hope for the concept of Arab-Irish cuisine.
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13. The Big F&B Interview: Silvena Rowe
Silvena Rowe sets out to launch her first Ottoman-inspired concept in Dubai and explains how girl power means it will definitely succeed.
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12. Head Chef Interview: Sergio Felipe
Sergio Felipe, head chef, Seville’s Restaurant and Bar in Dubai on why the Spanish stick together
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11. Last bite: Marco Pierre White
Renowned chef, Marco Pierre White, tells Caterer why he insists on simplicity and generosity over fine dining when it comes to food.
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10. Celeb chef Q&A: Philip Chiang
Co-founder and culinary consultant of P.F.Chang’s Philip Chiang reveals to Hannah-Farah Abdulla why the Middle East is a booming market for the brand.
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9. INTERVIEW: Ritz-Carlton exec chef David Gache
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi’s David Gache on why staying true to a concept and being authentic ensures a restaurant’s success
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8. Last Bite Interview: Chadi Zeitouni
Television chef Chadi Zeitouni tells Caterer Middle East about his experiences while cooking for celeb chef Emeril Lagasse and US President Barack Obama.
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7. Head chef interview: Izu Anu
In a double bill act, La Serre head chef Izu Ani and general manager Heather McKnight talk to Caterer Middle East about putting on the best show for customers
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6. Celeb chef interview: Vineet Bhatian
Celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia on leaving a legacy, creating memorable experiences and whether Dubai is Michelin-ready.
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5. Last Bite: Celebrity chef Eric Lanlard
Celeb pâtissier Eric Lanlard on becoming the first chef to go to space, launching baking apps, and eyeing the Middle East market
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4. Interview: Hilton's VP of F&B Simon Lazarus
Lazarus is a hands-on vice president who has worked his way up the Hilton ladder and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
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3. Last Bite: Cheese master Gerard Poulard
Gerard Poulard studied herbal botanics for half a decade to deepen his understanding of cow's milk and tracing its origins.
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2. Interview: AKI's Farah George Farah
According Farah George Farah, the target for AKI is to double the existing number of Burger Fuel outlets in the next five years.
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1. Interview: The Pizza Guys
Rami Badawi and Amber Haque learned pizza-making from master pizzaiolos.
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