Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched a new chef series featuring culinary leaders Ludo Lefebvre, Quentin Garcia and Enrique Olvera at three Thompson Hotels properties. The series includes digital content and ticketed dining events scheduled from December 2024 through early 2025.
A part of the A Taste of Thompson Chef Series, content will be released on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook in three chapters focused on each chef's background and culinary approach. The first episode, available now, centers on chef Lefebvre and family traditions. Subsequent episodes will showcase chef Garcia's perspective on work-life balance and chef Olvera's philosophy on blending traditional and modern techniques.
Dining events begin Dec. 10, at Thompson Denver's Chez Maggy with chef Lefebvre.
"It is an honor to share my culinary life story with Thompson Hotels guests — from learning discipline in the kitchen and special moments cooking with my grandmother to taking a leap to hone my craft in the U.S. and, as I get older, creating food memories with my family," Lefebvre said.
Chef Garcia will host a dinner at Thompson Palm Springs' Lola Rose Grand Mezze on Jan. 15, 2025.
"It's a special privilege to take Thompson Hotels' guests on my adventure of becoming a chef, beginning at the age of 11 years old, to Denmark and now back in my hometown to launch Thompson Palm Springs," Garcia sad.
Chef Olvera's event at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel's Manta restaurant is scheduled for early 2025.
"For me, cooking has always been about bringing the authentic flavors of my Mexican heritage to modern diners, and it's been a pleasure to share my unique story with Thompson Hotels," Olvera said.
The series includes ticketed dining experiences with multi-course meals and wine pairings. World of Hyatt members can access exclusive packages through the Find Experiences platform, including chef meet-and-greets and hotel stays.
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