KITTS – February 22, 2022 –Park Hyatt St. Kitts, a luxury beachfront resort on the idyllic island of St. Kitts, announces today the appointment of Lucas Curcio Perez as Executive Chef. A seasoned culinarian, Perez will oversee the resort’s three signature restaurants – The Great House, The Fisherman’s Village and The Stone Barn, while unveiling a fresh culinary program that immerses guests in the island’s rich heritage.
Perez brings more than 16 years of global experience to Park Hyatt St. Kitts, having worked in a wide range of award-winning kitchens from Jakarta to Buenos Aires. Most recently, he spent three years as the Executive Chef at Park Hyatt Jakarta where he led the launch of the hotel’s food & beverage programming. Prior to that, Perez led 20 restaurants as Executive Chef at Grup Boira Restaurant & Bars in Girona, Spain. Additional career highlights include being named Restaurant Chef at Four Seasons Resort Carmelo and Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota. Perez graduated from the Instituto Gastronómico del Sur in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2005.
“Chef Perez has made a name for himself in luxury kitchens across the globe,” said Marc Schneider, General Manager of Park Hyatt St. Kitts. “His commitment to local and sustainable food sourcing, paired with his forward-thinking and innovative approach will suit him well as he establishes a new vision for our culinary program. We are so honored to have Chef Perez join our team.”
In his new role, Perez will oversee operations at the property’s distinct dining outlets – The Great House, an all-day dining venue offering market-to-table fare with a Caribbean flair; The Fisherman’s Village, an open-air bungalow serving island-inspired delicacies and locally-caught seafood; and The Stone Barn, the resort’s adult’s only fine dining establishment presenting multi-course tasting menus and an expansive wine list.
Perez will additionally develop engaging guest experiences for the resort’s existing Destination Dining program, which draws on the fresh flavors and rich traditions rooted in Kittitian cuisine. The Destination Dining program includes:
- Rampart Waterfall Dining: Couples looking for a romantic evening can enjoy a specially prepared meal from their own private pavilion set alongside the Rampart Pool’s waterfall.
- Starlight Dining: With the Caribbean Sea and Nevis in the background, couples can enjoy an intimate starlight dinner on Banana Bay or on the Courtyard Lawn.
- Chef’s Table: Guests will have a front row seat to all the action in the kitchen as the chefs prepare a globally inspired meal and share insider knowledge.
- Afternoon Tea: Each day guests can relax with a book from the library and a selection of tea sandwiches, baked goods, and local teas.
- Private Cooking Class: For guests looking to try their hand in the kitchen, Park Hyatt St. Kitts offers a variety of locally and internationally inspired cooking classes.
Visit stkitts.park.hyatt.com or call (869) 468-1234 for additional information.
