The hotel welcomes Christophe Laplaza as its new Executive Chef who will oversee the food and beverage program for the three restaurant outlets, including banquet operations, in-room dining and amenities.
Laplaza brings with him high-calibre culinary experience. A French national, Laplaza followed the traditional culinary path with apprenticeships in various hotel restaurants including several Michelin-starred and Toque Gault Millau certified restaurants.
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Christophe worked as head chef at the Trianon Palace, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Versailles.
Speaking of his most cherished professional experience and the person who defined his outlook as a chef, Christophe collaborated with Chef Simone Zanoni, now of Four Seasons Hotel George V, at the time in Trianon Palace Versailles, “Simone taught me how to really love and respect the products that we work with, going to the source and finding suppliers that are truly passionate.”
Today, Christophe is a firm believer in using natural ingredients and, as a father of a two-year-old, he wants to see the younger generation eating smarter.
At Trianon Palace, Christophe was also part of the two-star Michelin star Gordon Ramsay restaurant team, where he oversaw the main kitchen of La Veranda, the hotel’s deluxe brasserie. Christophe was able to witness Gordon Ramsay’s passion for the pursuit of excellence and attention to detail, standards that he holds in high regards until today.
“We begin this new year with a solid team of experts who will help elevate the offering and services provided by Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca. The dining experience of the hotel will see a positive impact thanks to the level of craftsmanship that Laplaza brings with him,” says Mehdi Zaanoun, General Manager.
