The team at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou have just announced a gastronomic celebration unlike any other we have yet to witness in Guangzhou: Heel’s Kitchen 2018.
A cheeky play on Hell’s Kitchen, a popular American reality show hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Heel’s Kitchen will be the hotel’s first-ever female-only culinary event. While men are allowed to attend the event, you won’t find any in the kitchen – all the dishes are prepared by talented female chefs.
Inspired by the ‘Fearless Girl’ bronze sculpture (an art installation that was placed in front of the famous ‘Charging Bull’ statue outside the New York Stock Exchange), Heel’s Kitchen aims to honor female professional development and encourage the growth of female chefs.
The culinary event will run from December 7-9 and feature an array of different activities and meals for hungry Guangzhouers to enjoy, including daily cooking classes, VIP lunches and dinners and three tantalizing afternoon teas. For further details, view the schedule below or click here. (To book your spot at this memorable culinary celebration, scroll to the bottom of this post).
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Now, we introduce you to the eight amazing ladies participating in Heel’s Kitchen:
邱琼 Jacqueline Qiu
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Jacqueline is well known as a female executive chef as well as a culinary trailblazer in China. She has a wealth of 30 years’ experience working in the culinary field. From 2011 to 2018 she was appointed as a judge for Bocuse d’Or Asia – Pacific China. In 2018, she led the Chinese team to Milan as a mentor of the S.Pellegrino Youth Chef Competition.
Siriluck Lekkwan
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Chef Siriluck Lekkwan is a renowned chef of Thai cuisine with over two decades of experience in professional hotel kitchens. She is affectionately called ‘Chef Mum’ due to her generous warmth and care of all those around her. Chef Mum also regularly travels to Hyatt hotels globally to host special Thai food events and support the launch of new Thai restaurants.
林宏华 Dana Lin
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Dana, who started her career at Hyatt as a trainee, discovered her passion for cooking by watching a culinary program when she was a child. Dana loves to discover and create new recipes in Western cuisine, devoting all her energy to create the ultimate dining experience.
赖丽如 Elsa Lai
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Elsa has more than a decade of culinary experience, which has given her a unique understanding and passion for food. She has previously served at different international hotels in Dubai, Chinese Taipei and Shanghai. Elsa combines Western cooking techniques with Asian elements to create a series of unique flavours.
罗晓琼 Jane Luo
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Jane has spent the past 16-plus years in different luxury hotels in Shenzhen exploring and creating fine, Western cuisine. Jane’s talent for combining visual artistry and her delicate sense of touch are reflected in the plates, while her innate creativity and appreciation for gourmet cuisine are evidenced in the unforgettable dining experiences she helps create.
刘萍萍 Lily Liu
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Lily pursues excellence and creativity in food and beverage. She completed professional training in Japan and France and has received numerous prizes and awards. With a background in nutriology, she is particularly careful about the quality of the ingredients that she uses in each delicious dish. Her persistent pursuit of both taste and health has contributed to her success.
唐建容 Lucy Tang
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Lucy has more than two decades of culinary experience, and her Hyatt journey started at Hyatt Regency Dongguan in 2006. After two years, she was appointed chef de cuisine at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila and during that period she was proclaimed the ‘Manila Dim Sum Queen’ by local foodies. In 2010, she joined Grand Hyatt Guangzhou as culinary service coach, and over the past eight years she has devoted herself to training new culinary talents.
高美思 Smita Grosse
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Smita started her career as a chef in her home country, Mauritius, in 2001. She then worked in luxury hotels in Dubai, Macau, Singapore and Indonesia, among others. Smita is passionate about creating delicious and delicate pastries, and with her rich experience working worldwide, she has a good understanding of how to balance flavours to suit different tastes in different regions.
To secure your spot at the Heel’s Kitchen dining table, scan the QR code below:
See listing for Grand Hyatt Guangzhou.
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