Daniel Van Der Veken, Master Chef Instructor, Cuisine, Bucharest
With 40 years of experience in fine dining restaurants in France and Belgium, he has settled in Romania to pass on his international culinary experience to Romanian chefs.
Ciprian Nicolescu, Master Chef Instructor, Cuisine, Bucharest
He began his career in gastronomy 28 years ago in restaurants in the center of Munich (Germany) where he had the opportunity to work under the magic wand of famous chefs at the time.
Emilia Maxim, Master Chef Instructor, Pastry, Bucharest
The passion for good taste has always guided Emilia. The first and dearest memories, of course, are those of the tastes and dishes of the grandmother’s, mother’s and aunt’s kitchen.
Smita Grosse, Executive Pastry Chef, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
In an industry overwhelmingly dominated by men, Smita Grosse has smashed through the (sugar) glass ceiling to be selected as the first female Executive Pastry Chef for Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Helming a team of 30, multi-award
Andy Yeung, Executive Pastry Chef, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel
Andy Yeung is a young talented chef from Hong Kong. Only at the age of 33, he is the Executive Pastry Chef of Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel, and also the Pastry Team Coach & Key Member of Hong Kong Culinary National Team. Andy participated in the IKA Culinary Olympics...- How Restaurants Get Michelin-Stars: What It Takes to Shine in the Culinary Galaxy
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