Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail unveils new culinary team

Doha, Qatar: Le Royal M ridien Place Vend me Lusail has introduced its dynamic new culinary leadership team, unveiling Askin Buyuk as Executive Chef a...

Doha, Qatar: Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail has introduced its dynamic new culinary leadership team, unveiling Askin Buyuk as Executive Chef and Anastasiya Buyukli as Executive Pastry Chef. This duo of seasoned professionals brings a wealth of international experience, poised to elevate the hotel’s food and beverage offerings and redefine the guest dining experience.

Hailing from Bodrum, Turkey, Chef Askin Buyuk joins from the prestigious Bodrum EDITION hotel, where as Executive Chef he meticulously oversaw restaurants such as Brava, Morena, and Michelin starred restaurant Kitchen by Osman Sezener. With a rich culinary journey that includes roles at The Ritz-Carlton Almaty in Kazakhstan, Billionaire Mansion in Dubai, and Rixos Ras Al Khaimah, Chef Askin’s deep-rooted passion for Mediterranean flavors will inspire creative innovations at Le Royal Méridien’s diverse dining destinations.

Returning to Doha, Anastasiya Buyukli rejoins Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, where she previously served as pre-opening Executive Pastry Chef. She arrives from Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. With an impressive portfolio spanning The Ritz-Carlton, W, and St. Regis brands, Anastasiya’s artistry in pastry will bring a refined touch to the hotel’s artistic dessert offering.

“We are thrilled to welcome this stellar team of culinary professionals to our hotel,” said Radek Cais, Multi-Property General Manager. “Their remarkable talents and global expertise align perfectly with our commitment to excellence. Together, we are excited to reimagine our culinary offerings and create extraordinary, memorable dining experiences for our guests.”

Elissar Mediterranean Grill: Delight in a refreshed menu featuring Chef Askin’s Mediterranean inspirations, along with the debut of a new chic outdoor terrace, directly connected to Place Vendôme Qatar. Guests can also enjoy the newly enhanced “Bodrum Nights” dining experience, a tribute to Chef Askin’s Bodrum background.