Research among the 400 members of the International Association of Conference Centres, has revealed the Top 10 Conference Foods Trends for 2015, which are influencing meeting planners.
Jennifer Newmark new Director of Catering at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Newmark comes to Sofitel from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA where she managed catering and events for over a decade.
Martin Chetty appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Durban
His career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa, most recently at Southern Sun, Waterfront in Cape Town.
Former Sala Baï instructor wins award for Best Restaurant in Cambodia
Joannes Riviere’s restaurant Cuisine Wat Damnak was named the Best Restaurant in Cambodia as it also made the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Ilija Manevski named Director of Food andBeverage at The Hotel Zamora
Manevski will ensure consistent freshness, quality and bold flavors across all food and beverage offerings, working closely with Executive Chef Ted Dorsey and local purveyors on the ongoing development of the restaurant’s seafood-driven menu of Gulf Coast inspired favourites.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach welcomes new Executive Chef Tory Martindale
Chef Martindale has a more than 20 year career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, having worked his way up through the ranks in Santa Barbara, Nevis, Vancouver and Dublin.
Lafayette Hotel welcomes Ryan Gilbert as new Executive Chef
Terri Miller has also moved from the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar “Campus” location to be The Lafayette’s new Catering Manager.
Celery Risotto Alla Waldorf selected as the Next Taste of Waldorf Astoria
The winning dish is the result of a week-long collaboration in Rome between Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Heinz Beck and JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef David Posey at Rome Cavalieri.
Rome Cavalieri launches initiative to donate waste food to charity
Looking to provide a positive contribution to environmental and social issues, the Rome Cavalieri has trialled this new drive over a period of a month and subsequently donated 3,400 meals. They hope to donate 35,000 meals over the course of a year.
Eric Pellen new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Chef Pellen will oversee the operation of nine upscale outlets and banquet events as well.