Raffles Praslin Appoints a New Executive Chef
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Chris Meredith as Executive Chef at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles. Meredith joins Raffles from the iconic Sandy Lane, Barbados.
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British born and bred
he began his career in 1994 working at Paul Heathcote’s 2 Michelin star
restaurant Longridge. His culinary skills have gone from strength to strength as
he has taken on significant roles in the kitchen, including working for The Dorchester
Collection where he was at the helm of the kitchen at Coworth Park for several years.
It is there that he had the honour of cooking for Queen Elizabeth II. Over the
years Meredith has honed his cooking style to produce classical, elegant, and innovative
dishes with a focus on fresh clean flavours which he will bring to the menu at
Raffles Praslin.
Commenting on the
appointment, Christoph G. Ganster, General Manager of Raffles Praslin,
Seychelles states, “The entire team and
myself here at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles are thrilled at the Chef Meredith’s
appointment, and given his proven track record and experience at Michelin
starred restaurants, he is the perfect match to head up our restaurants. It is
clear that he is very passionate about his work in the Kitchen and we are looking
forward to welcoming him to the magical island of Praslin. Our guests will have the chance to experience
the best local products and exquisite recipes created by a Michelin starred
Chef, in such a far flung destination in the Indian Ocean.”
Meredith is the
perfect candidate to take over the culinary reins at the beautiful all-villa
resort of Raffles Praslin, Seychelles which boasts six bars and restaurants.
These include Losean restaurant which showcases contemporary Mediterranean
cuisine, Curieuse restaurant with specialties from South-East Asia and India and
The Pool Restaurant & Bar where authentic Creole food and fresh seafood can
be found.
The resort is spread
over 30 acres of land on the spectacular island of Praslin and is home to the
first award winning Raffles Spa. It is also situated close to natural wonders
such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, where the
interestingly-shaped endemic Coco de Mer palms grow, and Anse Lazio, one of the
most beautiful beaches around the world.
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