Mercure Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill introduces cooking classes with Chef Hilal Kaafarani

With a vision to make cooking abilities more available and satisfying, Chef Hilal Kaafarani stresses the worth of enhancing cooking capabilities and producing regularly tasty, healthy, and sustainably sourced meals.

The cooking classes intend to exceed merely following dishes, concentrating on improving individuals' understanding of food and motivating them to really take pleasure in the art of cooking.

“I'm enthusiastic about bringing enjoyable into the kitchen area and mentor individuals how to taste and value food on a much deeper level. Our cooking classes are created to gear up individuals with important cooking abilities, whether they're preparing for themselves, their households, or pursuing a profession in the cooking market,” Chef Hilal Kaafarani revealed.

Gerard Moutou, the General Manager at Mercure Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, enthusiastically verified the hotel's dedication to producing a remarkable experience for individuals.

“We are delighted to extend the impressive mentor quality of our cooking group and offer a platform for our regional neighborhood to boost their cooking abilities. Cooking is an essential life ability, and we take pride in providing transferrable abilities for both domestic cooks and striving profession chefs in Nairobi,” stated Gerard Moutou.

The hotel's effort to share cooking knowledge with the neighborhood shows their devotion to improving the regional food culture and promoting an enthusiasm for cooking.

Individuals can anticipate immersive cooking sessions, where they will obtain important methods, discover component choice, and release their imagination in the cooking area.

With an enthusiasm for terrific food and an excellent cooking background, Chef Hilal brings his know-how and imagination to the table, leaving visitors with extraordinary dining experiences.

Born and raised in Lebanon, Chef Hilal has actually developed his abilities through varied cooking experiences around the world. His love for cooking and producing delicious meals comes from his desire to see delighted faces relishing every bite. He discovers satisfaction in understanding that his cooking productions have actually brought pleasure to his consumers.

With a tested performance history of providing extraordinary food, Chef Hilal continually presses the limits of cooking artistry.

His liberty of expression in the kitchen area permits him to explore tastes, textures, and discussion, leading to meals that are not just aesthetically enticing however likewise exceptionally pleasing.

Chef Hilal's substantial experience covers over 10 African nations, consisting of Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Rwanda. In Ethiopia, he acted as the Cluster Executive Chef at Getfam Hotel in Addis Ababa.

In Kenya, he held the renowned position of Cluster Executive Chef at Best Western Plus in Nairobi and likewise operated at Ramada Hotel in Addis Ababa and Boma Hotel in Nairobi.

Furthermore, he has actually improved his cooking proficiency through numerous stints in prominent hotels throughout the Middle East and the Gulf.

As a testimony to his cooking expertise, Chef Hilal is a world winner, having actually accomplished The Gold in prominent competitors such as Horeca in Lebanon, France, and the Gulf in 2012, 2014, and 2017, respectively. His know-how surpasses the kitchen area, as he is likewise fluent in the field of nutrition, making him a remarkable well-rounded cooking specialist.

In addition to his cooking abilities, Chef Hilal is multilingual, with complete confidence speaking English, French, and Arabic. His varied cultural background and global experiences allow him to develop menus that accommodate a large range of tastes and choices.