Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East's first and largest immersive wellness destination, announced the outstanding achievements of its chefs in various categories at the Salon Culinaire Competition at Hospitality Qatar 2024.
Ammar Samad, general manager of Zulal Wellness Resort, said: "We are thrilled to share the exceptional achievements of our culinary team, which secured wins eight medals in six categories. This success highlights our chefs' commitment to delivering nutritious, flavourful, and health-focused cuisine.
"Our chefs masterfully balance taste and presentation with health and wellbeing, ensuring every dish delights the palate while nourishing the body.”
Chef Dhristi bagged a gold medal in the Signature Healthy Dish category, with Chef Chinnawat earning a silver medal. This marks the second consecutive year Zulal Wellness Resort team has won medals in this category.
Chef Abdull won a gold medal in the Talented Signature Dish - Live Demonstration category. Chef Kavindu received a silver medal in Gastronomical Qatari Dish - Live Demonstration.
Chef Sutasinee won a silver medal in the Four Plates of Dessert category. Chef Jindarat won a silver medal in the Global Ethnic Flavours Challenge category. Chef Ritesh secured a bronze medal in A Tiny Treats Cake category.
Additionally, Chef Ekasit (Eaky) and Chef Kanokwan (Gina) showcased their expertise in Thai cuisine during a masterclass cooking demonstration, alongside Chef Hassan, who presented French and Mediterranean cuisine.
Executive wellness chef, Mayssam Abdulkhalek, said: "We thank Qatar Hospitality for providing us with this remarkable opportunity. Special appreciation goes to our dedicated chefs for their passionate commitment to crafting healthy gastronomic delights, aligning seamlessly with our resort's sustainability goals and wellness ethos”.
The award winning dining outlets at Zulal Wellness Resort – Aizoon, Al Sidra, Acacia, Casuarina, and Malbu – are all unique. Their menus feature purposeful ingredients which are anti-inflammatory, high in fibre, low in fat; contain heart healthy antioxidants; promote heart health; support digestion; offer a source of high energy; and an elevated sense of satiety, a statement added.
