Izu Ani is Badoit's brand ambassador in the UAE. Izu Ani is Badoit's brand ambassador in the UAE.

Badoit sparkling natural mineral water has partnered with restaurateur and chef, Izu Ani as the brand's brand ambassador in the UAE.

The partnership is meant to showcase the importance of complementing fine dining meals with Badoit. 

Born in Nigeria and having lived in London, Paris, Spain and now Dubai, Ani established La Petite Maison and La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie restaurants in the emirate.

"We are proud to be working with chef Izu Ani, one of the most talented and celebrated chefs in the Middle East today. His passion and love for food is undeniable as seen in his meticulously prepared fine dining offerings.

"We are most of all excited to collaborate and support him in bringing out the flavours of his dishes with the use of Badoit," said Renaud Marchand, Middle East zone director for evian, Volvic & Badoit Export of Danone.

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Ani said: “It is quite a pleasure to find an ally in Badoit that helps bring out the flavours of high quality fine ingredients used in my creations. As a chef who is passionate about what I do, I take pains in creating dishes to delight palettes that long for good, fine dining meals."

He continued: "Finding a perfect pairing that complements my creations is almost like finding an oasis in a desert. The natural and fine delicate bubbles of Badoit bring a richness and flavour out in my dishes and translate to a better gastronomic experience for food lovers.

"Badoit’s distinct quality of preserving the taste of food is certainly a key factor that I consider. Unknown to many, pairing is very important, which is why at La Serre we make sure our guests enjoy food the way it should be."

Badoit, a natural sparkling mineral water, comes from the small town of Saint-Galmier, in the Loire Valley in France.