This unique culinary festival, Flavours of MO has been tantalising tastebuds at the Mandarin Oriental, Doha since the festival began on 1 October.

But there is still a fantastic array of enticing cuisines on offer, until 31 October, which will encourage guests to explore different flavours and dishes, ignite conversations, stimulate the senses and create fabulous memories. Learn more about what’s happening below!

Continue reading to see:

  • The Chef’s Are Coming To Town
  • Event Calendar
  • Book A Masterclass
  • Flavour of MO Cakes

The Chefs Are Coming To Town!

Chef Izu Ani
IZU, 18 October

With a grounding in traditional French cooking and a passion for high-quality ingredients, Chef Izu has become one of the Middle East’s most celebrated chefs. Chef Izu has opened his own restaurants in Dubai and Qatar, where IZU at Mandarin Oriental, Doha showcases his innovative use of flavours and techniques.

Check out the Private Dining Menu here.

Chef Kan Chi Kwan
Liang, 9 – 21 October

With an extensive knowledge of Chinese and Beijing food culture, Chef Kan is regarded as one of the pioneers of Provincial Cuisine. Using both his culinary experience and flare for flavour, he creates innovative variations of classic, time-honoured Beijing dishes with a contemporary twist.

Check out the Four Hands Dinner Menu by Chef Kan & Chef Thomas here.

Check out the Tasting Menu by Chef Kan here.

Chef Joe Barza
Mosaic, 25 – 28 October

Credited with bringing Lebanese cuisine to the global stage, Chef Barza frequently travels the world as a culinary consultant, working with restaurants on their menus, kitchens and training practices. For Chef Barza, every project is a challenge as he seeks to push the boundaries and introduce new signature culinary trends.

Chef Marc Balaguer
Gelato, 24 – 31 October

Trained in Spain, Chef Marc has won numerous competitions for his work. He was awarded the prize of Best Young Pastry Chef in Spain and has represented Spain in both the World Pastry Championship and the World Ice Cream Championship.

Check out the menu here.

Chef Amine Hmani
Baraha Lounge, Mandarin Lounge & The Mandarin Cake Shop, 7 – 17 October

With a true passion for pastry, Chef Amine is one of the most exciting new patisserie stars in the world. Born in Morocco, Chef Amine learned alongside pastry world champions such as Jean Michel Perruchon Pascal Molines and Pascal Lac. Perfecting his pastry skills next to these legends confirmed for Amine that the art of pastry is a continuous learning journey.

Check out the menu here.

Chef Brice Konan-Ferrand
Baraha Lounge, Mandarin Lounge & The Mandarin Cake Shop, 16 – 31 October

Keen to showcase his art, in 2014, Chef Brice took part in the popular French TV show “Qui Sera le Prochain Grand Pâtissier” where he came fifth. As his pastry-making skills and experience grew, Brice worked with Maison Bouillet and as a pastry chef, as well as a pastry and chocolate instructor. Having shared his passion at L’École Valrhona in Tokyo for over 6 years, he is now based in Dubai.

Chef Ishan Udayanga
IZU, 18 – 31 October

Having worked in Barcelona and Dubai, Ishan has, for the last four years, enjoyed a wonderful collaboration with Chef Izu Ani as a pastry chef. Working with the Bulldozer group, he has made desserts for La Maison Ani, Alaya Dubai, Shanghai Me in Dubai and Doha, Scalini restaurants, Kaienzo Dubai, La Petite Ani and IZU Brand.

Sebastian Felipe Rojas
Ambar, 8 – 21 October

Sebastian Felipe Rojas is a talented mixologist with over 7 years’ experience creating incredible cocktails. His unwavering passion for mixology drives him to continually seek knowledge and excel in his craft. An expert in bar management, menu creation and customer service, Sebastian is also a master of mixology. Notably, he secured the second place in the national “Batalla de gallos” cocktails competition and served as a Departmental Coach at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago. Sebastian’s dedication to the art of mixology has taken him to great heights in his career and he has overseen multiple bars and lead teams of bartenders.

Event Calendar

Heenat Salma Farm to Table Menu
Where: Mosaic
When: 1 – 7 October, 6 pm – 10:30 pm
Price: À la carte

Oriental Cocktail Night
Where: Ambar
When: 1 – 17 October,  5:30 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR180

Cocktail Menu by MO Santiago
Where: IZU
When: 5 – 31 October, 6 pm – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

Secret Bar Snacks Menu
Where: IZU
When: 5 – 31 October, 7 pm – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

Breast Cancer Awareness Afternoon Tea Menu by Chef Amine
Where: Mandarin & Baraha Lounge
When: 7 – 17 October, 2 pm – 6 pm
Price: QAR350

Indian Curry Thali Menu
Where: Mosaic
When: 8 – 24 October, 11 am – 3 pm & 6 – 11 pm
Price: QAR125

Chef Kan Signature Fortune Chicken
Where: Liang
When: 9 – 21 October, 12 pm – 3 pm &  6 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR290

Tasting Menu by Chef Kan
Where: Liang
When: 9 – 21 October, 12 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR300

À la carte Menu by Chef Kan & Chef Thomas
Where: Liang
When: 9 – 21 October, 12 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

Four Hands Dinner Menu by Chef Kan & Chef Thomas
Where: Liang
When: 12 – 13 October & 19 – 20 October, 6 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR400

Dim Sum Brunch with the Peking Garden Hong Kong
Where: Liang
When: 13 – 14 October & 20 – 21 October, 12 pm – 3 pm
Price: QAR290

MO Indian Curry Brunch
Where: Mosaic
When: 13 October & 20 October, 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Price: QAR295

Private Dining with Chef IZU
Where: IZU
When: 18 October, 7 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR420

IZU Signature Dessert Menu by Chef Ishan
Where: IZU
When: 18 – 31 October, 12 pm – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

Chocolate Afternoon Tea by Chef Brice
Where: Mandarin & Baraha Lounge
When: 18 – 31 October, 2 pm – 6 pm
Price: QAR350

Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing Menu by Chef Brice
Where: Ambar
When: 18 – 31 October, 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR180 or QAR310

Chocolate Dégustation
Where: The Mandarin Cake Shop
When: 20 October, 7 pm – 10 pm
Price: Complimentary

Sorbet and Magnum by Chef Marc
Where: Gelato
When: 24 – 31 October, 2 pm – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

À la Carte Dessert By Chef Marc
Where: Gelato
When: 24 – 31 October, 2 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR40

Mosaic Take Over by Chef Joe Barza
Where: Mosaic
When: 25 – 28 October, 11 am – 11 pm
Price: À la carte

Private Dining with Chef Suranga
Where: IZU
When: 27 October, 7 pm – 11 pm
Price: QAR420

MO Brunch with Chef Joe Barza
Where: Mosaic
When: 27 October, 12:30 pm – 3 pm
Price: QAR295

Book A Masterclass!

Indian Curry Masterclass
Chef Rohit
When: 13 & 14 October, 5  pm – 7 pm
Where: Mosaic
Price: QAR180

Wine Pairing Masterclass
Sommeilier Jayavani QDC
When: 18 October, 5 pm – 6 pm
Where: IZU
Price: QAR280

Signature IZU Desserts Masterclass
Chef Ishan
When: 20 October, 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: IZU
Price: 180

Chocolate Masterclass
Chef Brice
When: 21 October, 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: MO Club
Price: QAR180

Dim Sum Masterclass
Chef Thomas Fong Chin Fan
When: 23 October, 3 pm – 4 pm
Where: Liang
Price: QAR180

Belgian Waffle and Milkshake Masterclass
MO Team
When: 24 October, 4 pm – 6 pm
Where: Gelato
Price: QAR120

Platted Dessert Demonstration 
Chef Marc
When: 25 October, 5 pm – 6 pm
Where: Gelato
Price: QAR120

Liang Signature Dishes Tasting
Chef Thomas Fong Chin Fan
When: 26 October, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Liang
Price: QAR180

Classical & Historical Cocktail Masterclass
Head Mixologist Sebastian & MO Team
When: 26 October, 3 pm – 5pm
Where: Ambar
Price: QAR180

Coffee Cupping Masterclass
Wings
When: 27 October, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: MO Club
Price: FREE

Lebanese Food Masterclass
Chef Joe Barza
When: 28 October, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: Mosaic
Price: QAR290

Latte Art Masterclass
Wings
When: 29 October, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Business Centre
Price: FREE

Flavours of MO Cakes

Pink Ribbon Cake
Chef Amine
When: 8 – 31 October
Where: Available for order from Mandarin Cake Shop
Price: QAR350

Signature Egg Waffle Millefeuille Cake
Chef Brice
When: 19 – 31 October
Where: Available for order from Mandarin Cake Shop
Price: QAR350

Click here to learn more about the Flavours of MO Festival at the Mandarin Oriental, Doha. For reservations, please call +974 4008 8888 or email [email protected]