As part of the World Class Chefs initiative, Qatar Tourism in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) and Kings of Kitchen, is hosting in Qatar two renowned chefs from France, Jean Francois Berard and Gabriel Degenne.
The initiative was launched in October and aims to host high-profile chefs from around the world. The two-year undertaking seeks to offer new dining experiences to Qatar residents and visitors, and also facilitate investment opportunities.
Chef Jean Francois Berard
Following a successful career in prestigious houses across France such as Le Moulin de Mougins, Le Grand Hotel du Cap and Le Pre Catelan, Chef Jean Francois Berard now runs his family’s 52-year old Hostellerie Berard, a famed gastronomic destination in the village of Cadière d’Azur in Provence. Renamed Rene’ Sens by Berard in honour of his father, the restaurant serves elegant and flavourful Mediterranean cuisine. It was awarded a Michelin star in 2006 and a Green Michelin Star for gastronomy and durability in 2020.
Chef Gabriel Degenne
Chef Gabriel Degenne is amongst the ranks of renowned chefs in France. He started his culinary career at the age of 12 before working in numerous restaurants across Paris including in Le Petit Zinc and Le Pastel. In 2013, he joined Le Ciste restaurant at the prestigious Chateau de la Begude hotel. During his tenure, the restaurant was given a Michelin Guide plate and awarded 13.5 points and two toques by the restaurant guide Gault & Millau. Since 2019, Degenne has been serving as the Executive Chef of the Mouratoglou Hotel and Resort in the south of France.
Exclusive Chef’s Table at Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel, The Pearl Doha
Chefs Jean Francois Berard and Gabriel Degenne will demonstrate their craft and serve exquisite dishes during an exclusive Chef’s Table this week, from 9 to 11 December at El Faro restaurant at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel, The Pearl Doha. There are limited seats available and bookings can be made directly through the hotel.
As part of its mandate to regulate and develop the country’s tourism sector, Qatar Tourism is working closely with partners across the public and private sectors to help build products that showcase Qatar’s varied offerings.
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