Aubaine at Dubai Mall's head chef Michele Spadone was was named Head Chef of the Year - Independent Outlet at the Caterer Middle East Awards 2017.
Spadone was presented the award by Fabien Firetto director Middle East for Bragard.
Chef Spadone began his career at Aubaine as a sous chef at the Selfridge’s outlet in 2011 and he moved from sous chef in London to head chef in Dubai in just four years.
According to his nomination form, "his talent, determination and adventurous nature led him to successfully volunteer to take on the role of head chef at Aubaine restaurant in the Dubai Mall."
Speaking to Caterer Middle East at the event, Spadone said: "I'm in shock. Wow. I'm overwhelmed at receiving the award. I definitely wasn't expecting to win and I must congratulate my fellow nominees in my category."
"This award is dedicated to my team as without them I wouldn't be able to do what I love everyday. In the UAE, the most important thing is pleasing customers and adapting the dish to their taste buds," he added.
Michele Spadone beat out stiff competition in the category. Highly commended in this category was Roudy Petersen from Catch Restaurant & Lounge. Head chef of the year – Standalone nominees included Francesco Guarracino from Roberto’s Abu Dhabi, Louis Kenji Huang from Maki Bahrain, Shane Macneill from Novikov and Cinu Chandran
from Urban Bistro.
The Caterer Middle East Awards 2017 is sponsored by DMK Group, GEMCO, TSSC, Ronai, Unilever, Meat & Livestock Australia, Bragard, MMI, Aramtec, Party Social, Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino.
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