Following the launch of “The Best of Dubai – A Dining Experience”, the highly acclaimed e-cookbook and an ode to Dubai by the award-winning author, Flavel Monteiro, bringing together 34 of the Best of Dubai’s home-grown Chefs in pursuit of putting Dubai as a Culinary Destination of the World and elevating gastronomy to a whole new level.
As part of this initiative, fifteen of the city’s most talented and reputable chefs came together under the one banner The Best of Dubai Chefs Unite – Series 1 to whip up a real culinary treat all in one location, preparing & showcasing their signature dishes on Saturday, 5th of December.The culinary extravaganza took place on the lawns of the Reform Social & Grill, with each Chef manning their stations, supported by ICCA Student Chefs and offering unlimited street-food-style small bites from stations located within the venue.
The one-of-a-kind family-friendly gastronomic event included a packed schedule of live music and entertainment with a choice of chefs’ signature dishes, mains, and desserts for the avid food enthusiasts to enjoy and explore for a whole Saturday afternoon.
The chefs who took part in this culinary endeavour are, Reif Othman, Colin Clague, John Buenaventura, Francesco Guarracino, Himanshu Saini, Vinu Raveendran, Luigi Vespero, Urosh Mitrasinovic, Praba Manickam, Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Yugal Kishor, Glenn Noel, Nouel Omamalin, Praveen Kumar and Rene Juefri.
The Best of Dubai Chefs Unite Series 1 - Menu
STARTERS
Chef Francesco GuarracinoPolpo Cacio e Pepe charcoal-grilled octopus with bell pepper & pecorino cheese sauce
Chef Reif Othman
Yakitori with Crispy Chicken Yuzu MisoChef Rene JuefriChicken & Beef satay with rice cakes, cucumber with peanut sauceChef Praba ManickamWagyu SliderChef John Buenaventura
Beef Tacos with Beef Tongue
MAIN COURSES
Chef Luigi VesperoBlack Angus Beef Tartare & Goufrette potatoesChef Colin ClagueTurkish Coffee & Chilli rubbed sirloin, roasted garlic & fried za'atar potatoesChef Urosh MitrasinovicBeef cevapi with urnebes, ajvar and pickle on homemade tortilla breadChef Himanshu SainiWagyu & Truffle KormaChef Vinu RaveendranThai Grilled Chicken with pomelo saladChef Musabbeh Al KaabiBaby Lamb Shank MachboosChef Yugal KishorWagyu roast beef in thyme & rosemary bread with creamy horseradish classic onion gravy & microgreens
DESSERTS
Chef Glenn NoelRaspberries cremeux, tahiti vanilla crumble, tahiti vanilla & white chocolate espuma, fresh raspberriesChef Nouel OmamalinS'moretians surprise cookies
Chef Praveen Kumar
Valrhona Chocolate Stone & soil with barbecued pineapple compote.
The event turned out to be a great learning, exposure and an experience platform for the ICCA Professional Program Student Chefs, as they could closely work with the biggest names in the industry and also get hands-on do and present their gourmet signature dishes. ICCA Dubai Professional Diploma Programs The internationally recognised and accredited Diploma Programs especially trains and enables one to effectively deliver and excel in the Hospitality Industry.
This program also offers job placement in the top hospitality brands in Dubai, UAE and knowledge & skills for entrepreneurs in the food business.ICCA Dubai Graduates do it all in the food world; they are successful Chefs, Restaurant Owners, Hospitality Managers, Entrepreneurs, Food Stylists, Food Writers and more.
Following the launch of “The Best of Dubai – A Dining Experience”, the highly acclaimed e-cookbook and an ode to Dubai by the award-winning author, Flavel Monteiro, bringing together 34 of the Best of Dubai’s home-grown Chefs in pursuit of putting Dubai as a Culinary Destination of the World and elevating gastronomy to a whole new level.
As part of this initiative, fifteen of the city’s most talented and reputable chefs came together under the one banner The Best of Dubai Chefs Unite – Series 1 to whip up a real culinary treat all in one location, preparing & showcasing their signature dishes on Saturday, 5th of December.The culinary extravaganza took place on the lawns of the Reform Social & Grill, with each Chef manning their stations, supported by ICCA Student Chefs and offering unlimited street-food-style small bites from stations located within the venue.
The one-of-a-kind family-friendly gastronomic event included a packed schedule of live music and entertainment with a choice of chefs’ signature dishes, mains, and desserts for the avid food enthusiasts to enjoy and explore for a whole Saturday afternoon.
The chefs who took part in this culinary endeavour are, Reif Othman, Colin Clague, John Buenaventura, Francesco Guarracino, Himanshu Saini, Vinu Raveendran, Luigi Vespero, Urosh Mitrasinovic, Praba Manickam, Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Yugal Kishor, Glenn Noel, Nouel Omamalin, Praveen Kumar and Rene Juefri.
The Best of Dubai Chefs Unite Series 1 - Menu
STARTERS
Chef Francesco GuarracinoPolpo Cacio e Pepe charcoal-grilled octopus with bell pepper & pecorino cheese sauce
Chef Reif Othman
Yakitori with Crispy Chicken Yuzu MisoChef Rene JuefriChicken & Beef satay with rice cakes, cucumber with peanut sauceChef Praba ManickamWagyu SliderChef John Buenaventura
Beef Tacos with Beef Tongue
MAIN COURSES
Chef Luigi VesperoBlack Angus Beef Tartare & Goufrette potatoesChef Colin ClagueTurkish Coffee & Chilli rubbed sirloin, roasted garlic & fried za'atar potatoesChef Urosh MitrasinovicBeef cevapi with urnebes, ajvar and pickle on homemade tortilla breadChef Himanshu SainiWagyu & Truffle KormaChef Vinu RaveendranThai Grilled Chicken with pomelo saladChef Musabbeh Al KaabiBaby Lamb Shank MachboosChef Yugal KishorWagyu roast beef in thyme & rosemary bread with creamy horseradish classic onion gravy & microgreens
DESSERTS
Chef Glenn NoelRaspberries cremeux, tahiti vanilla crumble, tahiti vanilla & white chocolate espuma, fresh raspberriesChef Nouel OmamalinS'moretians surprise cookies
Chef Praveen Kumar
Valrhona Chocolate Stone & soil with barbecued pineapple compote.
The event turned out to be a great learning, exposure and an experience platform for the ICCA Professional Program Student Chefs, as they could closely work with the biggest names in the industry and also get hands-on do and present their gourmet signature dishes. ICCA Dubai Professional Diploma Programs The internationally recognised and accredited Diploma Programs especially trains and enables one to effectively deliver and excel in the Hospitality Industry.
This program also offers job placement in the top hospitality brands in Dubai, UAE and knowledge & skills for entrepreneurs in the food business.ICCA Dubai Graduates do it all in the food world; they are successful Chefs, Restaurant Owners, Hospitality Managers, Entrepreneurs, Food Stylists, Food Writers and more.