PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
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A pastry chef’s responsibilities cover a myriad of different creations, from speciality chocolates or pastries, to bakery duties to edible art-work.
But in addition to this significant talent, judges were looking for the winner to have also demonstrated a passion for staying on top of consumer trends, taking the initiative to suggest new ideas or try new things while remaining cost-conscious regarding ingredients.
The shortlist for this popular award was:
• Antony Fernandes, Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa
• Haitham Ahmad, Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba
• Patrice Cabannes, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai
• Ajmal Salim, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
• Sarath Chandrasiri, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
• Laurent Allereau, Four Seasons Hotel Doha
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Responsible for the hotel’s entire pastry portfolio as well as an external chocolaterie in the adjacent souk, our winner is a busy man, boasting many other strings to his bow than just his excellent pastry skills.
These include competition judging, taking part in the World Pastry Forum and contributing to a number of publications around the world, with his years of expertise.
Judges noted his standing as a respected member of the team, demonstrated by glowing testimonials from his staff.
The winner of Pastry Chef od the Year 2009 is…
• Ajmal Salim, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
Highly commended were Patrice Cabannes from The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai; and Haitham Ahmad at Moevenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba.
A huge congratulations to all our winners and runners up!
Keep an eye on HME.com all this week to find out who else has been chosen as a Caterer Middle East champion of 2009.
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