The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa will hold the first-of-its-kind ‘ULTIMATE CHEF COOK OFF’ event on Friday, 21 May 2021 showcasing five talented chefs who will battle to show off their skills and technique. The Chefs will take guests on a culinary adventure full of unique flavors.
“This is a unique event to celebrate and recognize the enormous talents at our properties that each of the chefs have managed to perfect and master over the years,” commented Neeraj Chadha – Multi Property Vice President Fiji & Samoa and General Manager Westin and Sheraton Resorts, Fiji
“We are confident our chefs will deliver an exceptional experience by highlighting irresistible elevated flavors of course paired with premium wine selections.”
As a leading innovator in hospitality, Marriott Bonvoy is globally renowned for its creativity in dining experiences and associates always go the extra mile to ensure guest have an amazing experience every time. The anticipated event is scheduled for the 21st of May and will offer guests a five course creation which will be judged and rated by guests that evening. Each chef will pair their dish with premium wines for a gastronomical experience.
MEET THE CHEFS
CHEF RAKESH KUMAR
A self-taught chef mastering techniques over many years, Chef Rakesh presents a unique blend of creative flair and a passion for food. He became a chef because of his love for food and brings over 15 years of culinary expertise throughout five star hotel environment. His knowledge and dedication in culinary has led to crafting the best cuisines for an enhanced dining experience. The Fiji Chef has delivered award winning fine dining experiences not only in Fiji but Australia as well. He is passionate about sustainability and locally sourcing ingredients, specializing in Asian, Indian, Western and Seafood cuisine.
CHEF AKSHAY KUMAR
Chef Akshay’s tantalizing culinary journey spans across a number of 5 star luxury properties not only in Fiji but the neighboring South Pacific. The young Chef from Ba comes with a drive to constantly strive for more transforming the shape of fusion cuisine in Fiji with the skills he mastered throughout his career. Inspired by Celebrity Chef Peter Kuruvita and passionate for cooking since a young age, Chef Akshay’s speciality spreads across Italian to Sri Lankan cuisine.
CHEF ONKAR SINGH
Chef Onkar Singh is originally from New Delhi, India. Having discovered his passion for cooking at a young age, he explored this curiosity by furthering his studies in Punjab. Singh began his professional culinary journey with 5 star hotels has been part of renown hospitality brands including in India and Costa Rica before moving to Fiji. Chef Onkar Singh expertly crafts authentic Indian dishes so that they retain their charm but also have a touch of Fiji.
CHEF MONISH CHAND
Chef Monish brings many years of culinary expertise to the kitchen of the five Marriott Bonvoy Hotels & Resorts in Fiji. Chef Monish is constantly inspired by the people around him and over the years this has helped him refine his culinary techniques. Together with his passion for food creations, his motto is to live by dreaming big and putting innovative ideas to the plate for the world to taste. Chef Monish’s path to gastronomy was inspired by his mother. With a flair for exquisite design, Chef Monish specializes in Asian and Indian cuisine.
CHEF VINEET NARAYAN
Specializing in Asian and Indian Cuisine, Chef Vineet stresses on the importance of using freshest locally sourced ingredients in every dish and delighting guests with his gastronomic specialties. Chef Vineet made his culinary debut with a Western fusion restaurant some 14 years ago and has since moved away from a traditional cooking approach towards a more innovative style of cooking combining regional flavors and bringing the best.
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