Swissôtel Al Ghurair, a five-star family destination, along with the renowned Swiss chocolatier brand, LINDT, celebrated their Swiss heritage and individual craftsmanship through a unique Masterclass.
As a Swiss chain of luxury hotels spread across 37 hotels in 17 countries and 28 cities, Swissôtel promises authentic Swiss Hospitality endorsing core values of Vitality for Body & Mind, Sustainable Excellence and High-quality Craftsmanship. Founded in 1980, Swissôtel reinforces the vision of wellbeing and quality of life through its thoughtful guest experiences, reminding its very diverse guests that, “Life is a Journey, Live it Well.”
Swissôtel pioneered Dubai in 2017 with Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living Al Ghurair, offering 428 guestrooms and suites along with 192 serviced hotel apartments.
LINDT, the premium chocolate and confectionery company, founded in 1845, started as a small confectionery shop in the old town of Zürich that popularised across the globe and is best known for its classic chocolate truffles and chocolate bars, also celebrates its sterling Swiss heritage.
To celebrate our Swiss heritage and in commemoration of Swiss National day, the two eclectic Swiss brands came together for an exclusive tailor-made event, hosted by LINDT Master Chocolatier, Matthew Müller and Swissotel Al Ghurair’s passionate pastry chef, Chef Swapnal, as the participants learned the nuances of crafting the Swissôtel Chocolate Cake. Created especially for Swissôtel, the recipe uses gluten-free, premium ingredients of hazelnut and almond flour, that is gently baked into a rich, silky and smooth indulgent cake.
Chef Matthew, an avid traveler, is the LINDT Master Chocolatier for the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent Region, and has been associated with the brand for over eight years. He uses classic and simple techniques and is a passionate LINDT brand ambassador. With years of culinary experience, he started off working in world-class hotels and award-winning restaurants, including celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver’s famous restaurant in London, Fifteen; Chef Matthew has polished and perfected his many skills, with a true passion for the art of chocolate.
Leading the participants through the art of chocolate, Chef Matthew and Chef Swapnali from Swissôtel Al Ghurair conducted an exhilarating Masterclass for 60 minutes, showcasing the method of whisking, chocolate folding, and many more tips and tricks of the pastry kitchen.
The Director of Sales and Marketing of Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Natalia Zubareva, mentioned: “This is a true display of the Swiss culture, and we wish to conduct many more events in future engage with the community and bring together people, interests and passion.”
