Riviera Maya, Mexico (September 9, 2015) – The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast has appointed Ma”tre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Mustiere brings with him more than 25 years of culinary experience in various countries and different prestigious restaurants and hotels worldwide. Formerly Executive Chef of the resort’s award-winning French restaurant, Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world to attain the prestigious Master Chef title.
“Grand Velas resorts have earned a much deserved reputation for culinary excellence. I’ve been privileged to have studied and worked with two of the world’s cuisines designated part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage, French and Mexican. I look forward to applying this knowledge and my passion to bring the restaurants and bars at Grand Velas Riviera Maya to even greater heights with new food experiences and events,” said Mustiere.
In October, Chef Michel will be joined by three other Ma”tres Cuisiniers de France, Chefs Christian Têtedoie, Claude Le-Tohic and Claude Godard, to present a Best of France Riviera Maya dining experience at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Sharing a kitchen, restaurant and passion for creating an amazing culinary experience, the decorated chefs will each prepare different dishes of the 10-course dinner with wine pairing to be served October 14-18th each evening in the resort’s Piaf restaurant.
Chef Mustiere is an active member of Cha”ne des Rôtisseurs and Culinaire de France Academy.
For more information on Grand Velas Riviera Maya, please visit www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.
About the Resort’s Culinary Experience
With 18 Diamonds by AAA, Grand Velas Riviera Maya has set new standards in the All Inclusive World. Food, creativity and presentation comparable to top restaurants in world capitals, that’s what reviewers and leading media are writing about the resort. Name your favorite specialty cuisine – Mexican, French, Italian, Asian, it’s exquisitely prepared by award winning chefs including disciples of Spain’s star chef Arzak. Cocina de Autor is the first restaurant in the world that’s part of an All-Inclusive that won the AAA 5-Diamond Award.
Then there are the foodie experiences – a famed margarita trolley; wine and sake pairings; tequila, mescal, wine and even hot sauce tastings. Enjoy 24/7 elegant ensuite service, and special taste treats pool and beachside, from exotic fruit pops to mini cupcakes. Plus luxurious oversize suites with top flight amenities and service, spas, innovative kids club and family programs, and breathtaking beaches. All of this has earned the resort more awards than there is space to list including a Top 10 Coolest All Inclusive by Forbes.com and Top Searched All-Inclusive in the World by Yahoo Travel. Everything, from unlimited food and wines to premium beverages, in suite service and even service and tax are part of the all-inclusive daily rate.
