Tom Aikens was the youngest chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars, and we are delighted he will be with us to cook up a tropical storm at the prestigious Royal Palm in Mauritius from 25th – 27th March 2013.
For three days only, Tom will be presenting his innovative and creative style of modern French cookery that has been made famous at his Michelin starred Tom Aikens Restaurant in London. Guests will be able to partake in a series of one-off Master Classes and sit down to private four-course dinners cooked by the celebrity chef, over the three nights.
Dedicated to serving ethically sourced, seasonal ingredients of the highest quality, Tom will be working with the Royal Palm and the island’s local suppliers to re-craft his acclaimed signature dishes and give them a Mauritian-inspired twist.
The exclusive event will conclude with champagne on the beach and a demonstration of Mauritian cuisine hosted by both Tom Aikens and Royal Palm’s award-winning French chef, Michel de Matteis. Here, guests will discover the fusion of flavours that createsMauritius’ complex gastronomy, a melting pot of Indian, Creole, Chinese, European influences that trace the island’s heritage.
Tom commented; “I’m very much looking forward to visiting Royal Palm and working alongside Chef Michel de Matteis. It is a great honour to partner with a leading gastronomic hotel and have the opportunity to offer guests my style of cuisine with a Mauritian twist …I’m sure I will learn a few things along the way too!”
The Tom Aikens Master Classes will take place between 25th-27th March and costs just £150 per person including:
- Two morning master classes with Tom Aikens
- Champagneon the beach with a joint demonstration of Mauritian cuisine hosted by Tom Aikens and Michel de Matteis
- Three Four-Course Dinners cooked by Tom Aikens each evening
(Non-cooking partners are welcome at the evening dinners for no additional charge.
The Tom Aikens Master Class Week costs from £3,950 per person. Price includes 7 nights at Royal Palm Hotel based on two sharing on a Junior Suite on a half-board basis including Economy flights from London Heathrow, private transfers and Tom Aikens Master Class participation as detailed above.
The Royal Palm in Mauritius is one of the finest hotels on the island and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It has a fantastic location on Grand Sable Beach in Grand Baie and boasts impeccable service where staff outnumber guests by 3 to 1.
