Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi Claim Sweet Victory at Gourmet Abu Dhabi Star Awards

Jocelyne Fallait Awarded Pastry Chef of the Year

Abu Dhabi, February 24, 2014 - Of the most prestigious food and beverage industry awards in the Middle East, Gourmet Abu Dhabi Star Awards is certainly the crème de la crème and the most fiercely contested, granted by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, these awards recognise the ability to innovate as well as consistently deliver top-class service throughout the previous year.

Beach Rotana proudly claimed a sweet victory as Jocelyne Fallait was awarded Pastry Chef of the Year. The 2014 ceremony of the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Stars Awards was held on the 19th of February, The other ‘stars’ of the evening representing Beach Rotana were also applauded as finalists in several other categories, namely:

• Manuel Santos - Food and Beverage Manager of the Year
• Grant Reid (Prego's) - Restaurant Manager of the Year
• Indigo - Regional Cuisine Restaurant of the Year

General Manager Jörg A. Hauri, shares ‘We are very pleased with the result of the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Star Awards, Jocelyne, a world-class performing Pastry Chef constantly works  at high levels, eager to bring out all senses of the body with her innovative and creative skill that has now reflected on a national stage and in celebration’.

The prestigious awards ceremony recognises individuals and establishments that have made significant contributions to the development of Abu Dhabi’s food and beverage industry, putting Abu Dhabi on the world map as an acclaimed gastronomic destination.

Jocelyne Fallait of Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi proudly and emotionally accepted the prestigious award and shared ‘Working hard has rewarded me with this incredible award. The trophy awarded to me will be dedicated to my mother and the soul of my father for their love and support. I’ve dreamt about this moment and it finally became reality, this day will be forever remembered as one of the happiest days in my life’ she concludes.

Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2014 has proven successful for Beach Rotana, certainly upholding the hotel’s reputation as one of Abu Dhabi’s top culinary venues. The award-winning global seafood restaurant Finz proudly hosted the 6th edition of the culinary food festival welcoming Two-Michelin-Starred International Chef Christophe and Jean-Luc Chapel, a passionate renowned sommelier from Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné.