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Mehrotra brings his culinary expertise to Taj Dubai

New chef de Cuisine for Taj Dubai

DUBAI, September 4, 2016

Taj Dubai has welcomed Aabhas Mehrotra as the new chef de Cuisine for its global eatery Tesoro.

Mehrotra comes with an impressive culinary career in India’s most lauded restaurants, the hotel said in a statement.

A graduate from Oberoi Center of Learning and Development with top honours, Mehrotra embarked on his journey with Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra (India) where he gained experience under Michelin Star Chef Daniel Hebert.  

His career quickly flourished as he gained hands on experience in various cuisines and cultures, from Patisserie to Thai to Italian Fine Dining and Gourmet Global Dining. He honed his skills working with acclaimed chefs as Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Anil Rohira (World Pastry Champion 2008), Chef Peter Yeun (King of Laminated Pastries) and Chef Vikas Bagul (World Chocolate Master 2014).

Mehrotra’s efforts have been applauded from his student days as he topped performance in Patisserie at IHM Aurangabad (India), and subsequently went on to contribute to the win of Best Pastry Shop in South Mumbai (2013 and 2014) by the prestigious Times Food Awards. In 2015, his contribution as Sous Chef De Cuisine at VETRO also led to the win of Best Italian Fine Dining Restaurant in Mumbai by Times Food Awards. His other noted achievements include – Winner of Pre Plated Dessert by The Great Indian Culinary Challenge 2014, and the Winner of Hot Food and Best Overall Team by The Great Indian Culinary Challenge 2016 and Best Team of the Quarter – CEO Awards 2016 (Managing Director and CEO The Oberoi Group of Hotels).

Drawing on his knowledge and passion for global cuisine as well as years working alongside highly accomplished chefs, Mehrotra is a natural fit for Taj Dubai’s Global Eatery - Tesoro.

With a focus on extensive culinary creativity, experience in creating recipes as well as handling and preparation of elaborate meals using the finest and freshest produce, Mehrotra has clearly made his mark on the Tesoro menu, the hotel said. - TradeArabia News Service




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