Caterer Awards '17 shortlist: Chef - Standalone

Find out which six head chefs made the shortlist for standalone outlet for the Caterer Awards 2017

Francesco Guarracino
Roberto’s Abu Dhabi

Francesco Guarracino comes from a family of chefs, with his father being a revered two Michelin-starred chef. Guarracino started working in professional kitchens from the age of 11 learning the discipline necessary for success.

Louis Kenji Huang
Maki Bahrain

Louis Kenji Huang comes from Chinese and Japanese origins. Huang grew up between Tokyo and the US and from a very young age he was exposed to the rich world of cuisine through his father and grandfather.

Michele Spadone
Aubaine, The Dubai Mall

From sous chef in London to head chef in Dubai in just four years, proves just how Spadone has excelled in his role. Spadone adapted quickly to his new business environment ensuring Aubaine successfully launched in December 2015.

Roudy Petersen
Catch Restaurant & Lounge Abu Dhabi

Petersen is an essential member of Catch. The synergy between Catch’s dining room and kitchen gives Petersen the freedom to express his talent through an inspired menu that changes with the seasons.

Shane Macneill
Novikov

Leadership is the opportunity to influence and inspire a younger generation of future head chefs. It starts with providing a clear picture and being able to communicate that to the brigade, creating positive one-on-one relationships.

Cinu Chandran
Urban Bistro

Cinu’s journey with food saw him travel to the UAE. Chandran is now  the head chef at Urban Bistro. He takes on more than just the kitchen as he oversees the café’s daily running whilst creating dishes, and working with local farmers and suppliers.