I have rediscovered the pleasure of cooking at home during the lockdown period, in fact, it was so much fun that I have shared them on my social media IG and Facebook.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.·
I’m an Executive Chef Who studied gastronomy at the prestigious Italian institute, ‘E. Maggia Stresa’ and with over 20 years’ experience gained across a range of highly successful restaurants, hotels, and a cruise ship.
Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Silversea Cruises, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Rotana Hotel Management are some of the International’s brands I have worked for.
Inspired from a young age by my parents who ran their own restaurant in Calabria Southern Italy, the passion has taken me across Italy, Europe, Middle East, and Asia where I have gained extensive culinary and life experiences.
After my last assignment as a Complex Executive Chef for two Marriott hotels in Surabaya, Indonesia. I have decided to start the profession of Global Culinary Consultant and now I travel all over the world sharing my experience trough differentiated and personalized services.
2. What led you to take up this career path?
I wanted a job that combines my passions for travel, food, and people.
3. Does one's approach change when cooking professionally and at home?
Passion is the same but cooking at home is more fun you are more relaxed, I have rediscovered the pleasure of cooking at home during the lockdown period, in fact, it was so much fun that I have shared them on my social media IG and Facebook.
4. Is there a dish you particularly associate yourself with?
As for each person, I have different qualities so it is difficult to choose only one, but if I have to. I say Risotto with shrimp and lemon is my "lucky charm."
5. Can cooking be learned at culinary schools or natural talent is required?
A school is always better and I advise the young generation to do so, because it gives you the bases, for sure the talent will do the difference.
6. Which is your favorite book and why?
"Start with why" is one of my favorite books because why is the key to the passion for me.
Instagram ID -@chefcristianmarino
Chef Cristian Marino
Italian Executive Chef
Interviewed By - Shubham Gupta
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