Alain Ducasse Celebrates at One&Only Resort Mauritius

  • September 6, 2009
Alain Ducasse Celebrates at One&Only Resort Mauritius
When Sol Kerzner and the world's most acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse joined forces in 1999, it marked the start of the success story of 'Spoon des Iles' at One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius. Now ten years after he opened the first Spoon outside of Paris, the celebrated chef is heading back to the island to join guests and staff alike for a series of culinary celebrations.

Marking this special anniversary will be the '10 Years, 10 Dishes, 10 Wines' concept, highlighting Ducasse's own personal choice of those food and wine combinations that have truly defined the restaurant over this period. At One&Only Le Saint Géran, the menu will showcase the best of Mauritius' national larder which continues to inspire and delight both the chef and his team at the resort.

From 6th till 8th December, epicureans will have the rare opportunity to catch this Michelin-starred master in action during three food-filled days. Overseeing all operations, Ducasse and his team will share the sophistication and flair of the Spoon menu with guests who’ll be able to join head chef Romain Meder in the restaurant’s kitchen for cooking classes where they are bound to discover some of Ducasse's best kept culinary secrets and tips.

The celebrations will culminate in a spectacular gala dinner set in the most glorious of surroundings. Guests will be able to feast on specially created dishes such as Mauritian palm heart ceviche and Lapsang Souchong Soup, all matched with wines carefully chosen by the resort’s sommelier Jerome Lucas.

Commenting on the celebrations, Alain Ducasse says: 'The authentic flavours found in Mauritius have always been precious to me and being able to open my first Spoon abroad at the legendary One&Only Le Saint Géran ten years ago was an opportunity not to miss. The team there has continuously delivered truly cutting-edge dishes that have made 'Spoon des Iles' the most sought after dining concept on the island and I am delighted to go back and celebrate this special anniversary with them.'

To further mark this occasion, One&Only Le Saint Géran have created a special package certain to excite any dedicated foodie. The ’10 Years, 10 Dishes, 10 Wines’ package costs 200 Euros per person and includes a private cooking lesson with Spoon’s head chef Romain Meder - inclusive of lunch with a glass of wine, recipes, cooking hat and apron as well dinner at Spoon des Iles (exclusive of beverages), one 'Spoon des Iles on the Beach' lunch box and a Spoon cookbook signed by Alain Ducasse himself.

The above package is valid from 20 November till 20 December 2009.