The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi hosts Marriott India Chefs Workshop 2018

The Two-day workshop brought together over 50 chefs from Marriott properties across India

New Delhi, June 26th, 2018: The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi brought together over 50 chefs and F&B teams across Marriott properties in the country for the 4th edition of annual Marriott India Chefs Workshop from June 25th to 26th, 2018.

The platform aims to encourage knowledge sharing and drawing inspiration from each other through discussions on best practices, innovation, and trends in F&B industry. Marriott India Chefs Workshop echoes Group’s food and beverage philosophy of ‘Less is more’, underlining principles of simplicity, authenticity, sustainability, and quality.

Commenting on this initiative, Chef Himanshu Taneja, Culinary Director – India, Marriott International said, “The two-day workshop witnessed brainstorming and collaboration among the best culinary minds across Marriott India. The breakfast buffet presented by the chefs was the highlight of the event, making Marriott India Chefs Workshop, a great platform to draw inspiration and motivation from each other. We are confident that Marriott India will continue to embrace new trends and lead in the culinary space.”

Mr. Rahul Puri, General Manager, the Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi added, “The mission of Marriott India Chefs Workshop is unique, important and far-reaching. It not only inspires chefs to rethink their relationship to food and how it impacts society but also address the global food challenges such as sustainable sourcing and food wastage. The team at Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi is excited to play a host to this novel event.”

The event culminated with all chefs preparing an extensive breakfast buffet with over 200 dishes ranging from local and international cuisines at The Seasonal Tastes, the property’s all-day-dining restaurant. The buffet spread included traditional Indian breakfast dishes, pan-Asian and Continental preparations with dedicated stations for waffles, pancakes, crepes, gelato, detoxifying juices etc.

Chef Toine Hoeksel, Culinary Director the Asia Pacific - Marriott International; Chef Raheel Ahmed, Culinary Director (APEC) - Marriott International along with hotel’s Chef Deepak Bhatia, Complex Executive Chef, and Chef Karan Thakur, Executive Sous Chef were also present at the event.

About The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi

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