Chef

November 23, 2021

From Green to Blue – On a 100-Day Gastronomic Adventure

Previously Executive Chef of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Greenhouse in London, Alex Dillon completed a 100-day residency at Iniala’s ION – The Harbour. As he tells Jo Caruana, it was a whirlwind of local ingredients, critical team building and gorgeous sea views – and he loved it.
June 17, 2021

A Man for All Cuisines

Despite the length of the journey travelled from working as a restaurant dishwasher to becoming one of Malta’s top cravingsatisfying restaurateurs, Daniel Grech has been in the business for no more than a decade.
June 17, 2021

Private Dining: There’s No Experience Quite Like It

From lunch on your terrace to dinner aboard a luxury yacht, there’s nothing quite as exclusive as exceptional private dining – and that’s exactly what the talented team behind Chef Agents have set out to provide.
November 4, 2020

Restaurant Review: Root 81

Dining out during a pandemic might not be one of the most enticing events, however the Horeca editorial team gladly accepted the invitation to dine at Root 81 and experience the launch of the restaurant’s new menu.
April 22, 2020

A Golden Sautée Pan and a Symbolic Plate

Excellent food is not all it takes to give diners their magical restaurant experience. It takes a lot more. Most of us who dine in restaurants set an expectation they hope will be achieved - from the moment they set their reservation to the moment they walk out of the restaurant’s doors - there needs to be a standard. Sitting at a Root81 table, whether with family or friends, is an experience from start to finish. There’s a feeling that you’re being taken care of in the establishment and it’s one instilled by Patron Chef Robert Cassar.
November 16, 2019

A Chef on his Travels

One of the benefits of working in the hospitality industry is that you can work anywhere in the world. Food has always been a passion of mine, and I always wanted to cook, so naturally and logically, I wanted to one day become a chef. Achieving the title of a chef is not easy - it takes years of dedication, sacrifice, respect, loyalty, mental and physical strength, practice, hard work and knowledge.
November 12, 2019

The Culinary Showman

Known for his ‘wow’ factor approach to gastronomy, restaurateur and chef Marvin Gauci now runs no less than six establishments in Malta and Budapest, and he’s certainly not slowing down.
August 15, 2019

A Tailor-Made Approach for Development

One of the benefits of working in the hospitality industry is that you can work anywhere in the world. Food has always been a passion of mine, and I always wanted to cook, so naturally and logically, I wanted to one day become a chef. Achieving the title of a chef is not easy - it takes years of dedication, sacrifice, respect, loyalty, mental and physical strength, practice, hard work and knowledge.
August 14, 2019

Chef Joe Vella

From a humble beginning with his family’s bakery in Qormi to a top-level career as Executive Chef at some of Malta’s foremost dining destinations. We meet Executive Chef Joe Vella at his new house in Rabat and he guides us through his early kneading days to becoming one of Malta’s most prominent and loved Chefs.
August 13, 2019

A Touch of Gold in Attard

With fresh ingredients, a host of seasonal dishes and a selection of choice wines, diners can expect an unforgettable gastronomical experience at The Golden Fork. Located in Attard, The Golden Fork is a new addition to the Maltese restaurant scene, and its owner, Chef Letizia Vella, is all set to ensure her guests enjoy their time and meal at her establishment.