Known for his infinite passion for Italian cuisine, Chef Giovanni Di Giorgio hosted a series of Chef’s Table sessions in Doha from 14-18 December

As part of its World Class Chefs initiative, Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), and Kings of Kitchen, hosted one of Italy’s most renowned chefs, Giovanni Di Giorgio in Qatar.

The initiative, launched in October this year, is a two-year-long undertaking that aims to host high-profile chefs from around the world to offer new dining experiences for Qatar’s residents and visitors and explore investment opportunities.

Giovanni Di Giorgio is a renowned Italian chef, who started his culinary experience during his teenage years at his uncle’s pastry shop, Casa del Dolce, in San Felice town. He worked in numerous renowned Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy and Denmark such as Imago restaurant in Hassler Hotel, Noma restaurant, Azurmendi restaurant, and Bottega del Buon Caffè. Di Giorgio is currently the head chef of Meo Modo restaurant in the five-star luxury boutique hotel, Borgo Santo Pietro in Italy offering innovative farm-to-plate dining experiences. He was awarded a Michelin Star last year.

Di Giorgio demonstrated his craft and served exquisite dishes during exclusive Chef’s Table sessions at Il Galante restaurant at the Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb.

As part of its mandate to regulate and develop the tourism sector, Qatar Tourism is working closely with its partners across the public and private sectors to help build products that showcase Qatar’s varied offerings and support local entrepreneurs by showcasing their offerings.


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