Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, French Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Le Cordon Bleu® bring French delicacies to India

Mumbai, November 22, 2010: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with The French Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries through Sopexa and Le Cordon Bleu, will be launching a three-week promotion dedicated to French pastry. Renowned Chef Christian Faure, M.O.F (Master Craftsman of France) will conduct master classes on the art of French pastry techniques to perfect the skills of the Chefs from the Oberoi hotels in Mumbai (18 Nov. - 22 Nov), Bengaluru (27 Nov – 28 Nov) and Delhi (30 Nov – 3 Dec).
The Oberoi Chefs from the respective cities will kick-start the French Pastry Festival 2010 and prepare French-style desserts at the Oberoi hotels. The festival will allow the Indian audience to taste authentic French pastries. In Mumbai, the Festival will be celebrated at The Oberoi, Mumbai’s, The Gourmet Shoppe from November 21-30. Guests visiting The Gourmet Shoppe will have an opportunity to enjoy a range of French pastries, in addition to the regular offerings.
Chef Christian Faure was trained in Lyon under Chef Joseph Aimar, M.O.F. In his early twenties, he was awarded gold medals at the competitions: Concours Gastronomique d’Arpajon, La Confédération des Glaciers and La Confédération des Pâtissiers of Japan. In 1991, Chef Faure was recruited to manage the pastry shops of Flô Prestige and in 1994, he joined the brigade at the luxury 5 star Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat. 1997 marked one of the highlights of his career, when he received the title of M.O.F. The following year he was appointed Pastry Chef at the legendary Hotel de Paris, in Monaco. During his tenure he also served at the Royal Palace for his Royal Highness Prince Albert of Monaco.
In the same year, he became a member of the Académie Culinaire de France, received the Medal of Tourism and was nominated President of the National Society of M.O.F for the south region of France. In 2003, he was appointed Executive Pastry Chef for the opening of the Royal Hotel Resorts, Leading Hotels of the World, in Lebanon. Chef Christian Faure joined the team of Le Cordon Bleu Chefs in November 2006, as Director of Operations for Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Institute.
Says Mr. Devendra Bharma, Executive Vice President, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Mumbai: "We are delighted to be associated with Chef Faure, Le Cordon Bleu and the French Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. The Oberoi Group is constantly striving to bring new and unique experiences and services to our guests, and we believe that this French Pastry Promotion will be a wonderful way to further raise awareness about French cuisine in India."
Regarding his imminent visit to train Chefs in India, Chef Christian Faure stated: “I am delighted to be part of this training. Le Cordon Bleu, with 35 schools in 20 countries, is dedicated to the transmission of the culinary arts. It is a pleasure to see the enthusiasm and motivation of the Indian public to learn more about French cuisine and pastries. I hope that every time Indian consumers taste one of our delicacies, they will feel an attachment to French culture and culinary arts, and more importantly our love for food.”

For further information please contact:
Richa Thakur
Communications Executive
The Oberoi Group
Direct contact: +91 22 6632 6040
Email: richa.thakur@oberoihotels.com

About The Gourmet Shoppe
Conveniently located in the heart of the business and shopping district of Nariman Point, The Gourmet Shoppe and Snack Bar at The Oberoi, Mumbai offers a range of healthy breads, wholesome sandwiches, signature cakes, assorted cookies and pralines and more, along with imported meats and cheeses. Every month, our Chef whips up a special ‘cake and bread of the month’. The Gourmet Shoppe also offers a hand-picked selection of wines from destinations including Italy, France, Australia, California, Chile and New Zealand.

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, from the Oberoi Group, is a global chain of premium luxury business hotels and leisure destinations offering internationally acclaimed levels of excellence and service, at some of the most exotic locations around the world

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021
India

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