Celebrating the best culinary achievements across the Middle East region, The Pro Chef Middle East Awards announced the 2017 winners at a special gala evening at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, on Monday.
For four consecutive years, the awards have recognized the biggest accomplishments and triumphs across the Middle East’s Food and Beverage sector. All nominees were drawn exclusively from the best independent eateries, bars and culinary schools, along with the best 4 & 5 star establishments across the region.
The evening’s top honour, Pro Chef of The Year, went to Roberto Segura of Waka Restaurant & Bar.
The Pro Chef Middle East Awards 2017 Winners are:
AFRICAN SPECIALITY CHEF
Beide Worku – Gursha
AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN SPECIALITY CHEF
Roberto Segura – Waka Restaurant & Bar
BRITISH SPECIALITY CHEF
Christopher Graham – At.mosphere
FRENCH SPECIALITY CHEF
Luigi Vespero – Demoiselle by Galvin
INDIAN SPECIALITY CHEF
Himanshu Saini – Carnival by Tresind
ITALIAN SPECIALITY CHEF
Maurizio Bosetti – Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
MEDITERRANEAN SPECIALITY CHEF
Juan Carlos Gonzalez Hernandez – El Sur
MIDDLE EASTERN SPECIALITY CHEF
Ali Fouad Hassan – Al Nafoorah
JAPANESE SPECIALITY CHEF
Herve Courtot – Nobu
PAN ASIA SPECIALITY CHEF
Reif Othman – PLAY Restaurant & Lounge
THAI SPECIALITY CHEF
Nguyen Thanh – Thiptara
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
Emilio Valencia – Aji
SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR
Bala Salian – Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
SEAFOOD SPECIALITY CHEF
Gregoire Berger – Ossiano
MEAT SPECIALITY CHEF
Raymond Wong – Seafire Steakhouse
PASTRY SPECIALITY CHEF
Jade Saducas – Madinat Jumeirah
INNOVATION CHEF
Reif Othman – The Experience by Reif Othman
TASTE NEW ZEALAND CHEF OF THE YEAR
James Knight-Pacheco – Vida Hotels & Resorts
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OF THE YEAR
Colin Clague – Ruya
PRO CHEF OF THE YEAR
Roberto Segura – Waka Restaurant & Bar
