The Leela Palace New Delhi appoints Executive Chef – Chef Dharmen Makawana

The Leela Palace New Delhi appoints new Executive Chef to lead ITS award-winning culinary team

New Delhi, 13 August 2019 - The Leela Palace New Delhi is delighted to announce the appointment of Dharmen Makawana as the new Executive Chef.

Spearheading the culinary operations of The Leela Palace New Delhi, Chef Makawana will lead the award-winning kitchen team to orchestrate “an inimitable dining experience” for the discerning guests of capital city’s most awarded restaurants.

Commenting on the appointment, Louis Sailer, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi said, “We are very pleased to welcome Chef Makawana to the vibrant city of Delhi and to our young palace.Highly skillful and recognized for his managerial abilities, he brings forth vast knowledge of the culinary spectra and we are confident that he will leverage and further enhance our position as the most sought after dining destination of the city.”

With more than three decades of professional experience in global luxury brands like Nikko, The Four Seasons, The Oberoi and The Leela; across Australia, Middle East, South East Asia and India, Makawana has developed a commendable repertoire to provide memorable culinary experiences.

Chef Makawana is acclaimed for his culinary prowess, mentorship and his hospitality exposure in pre-opening of various hotels across the globe. Through his own personal quest for knowledge, Makawana has developed skills that focus on high quality ingredients, varied cooking techniques and local preferences that inspire him to experiment and bring a fresh perspective to his creations with enlivening twists. He is convinced that food should bring the ultimate joy to diners and firmly believes that the creative approach to cooking creates a viable excuse to get together at a table.

His strength lies in his curiosity, willingness to experiment and an extensive knowledge of international culinary trends. When he is not busy supervising the kitchen team, Makawana loves to spend time with his family and explore local eateries.

About The Leela Palace New Delhi

The Leela Palace New Delhi perfectly exemplifies the magnificent architecture, grace and elegance of Lutyens’ Delhi. Located at the heart of the prestigious Diplomatic Enclave area, the hotel is in proximity to the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister's office, a number of embassies, the central business district and a host of historical monuments. You can experience the luxury of 254 wide-spaced guestrooms and suites each spanning over 550 square feet and a Presidential Suite sprawling over 4,800 square feet. A royal Indian dining experience is offered at Jamavar modern global dining at The Qube an exclusive Japanese culinary experience at MEGU a gastronomically entertaining evening at Le Cirque and a sophisticated retreat at The Library for wines and liqueurs. For pure, blissful indulgence an exclusive spa by ESPA is presented for the first time in the capital.

The Leela Palace New Delhi combines state-of-the-art functionality with traditional warmth to ensure guests the highest levels of Indian hospitality at a global standard.