Cunoaste ECHIPA
Chef John este pregatit sa iti serveasca cele mai delicioase preparate!
Chef John este pregatit sa iti serveasca cele mai delicioase preparate!
Vreau sa ma prezint…
Sunt bucatar profesionist cu o experienta de peste 25 de ani in bucatarie. In tot acest timp am activat pe 3 continente si am experimentat diverse tipuri de bucatarii internationale: frantuzeasca, mediteraneana, asiatica, americana, etc.
Care a fost cea mai importanta etapa a experientei tale profesionale?
Cred ca aceasta a fost perioada de doi ani pe care am petrecut-o in bucataria unui restaurant cu 2 stele Michelin, in Shanghai. Am putut vedea si invata cel mai inalt nivel de profesionalism intr-o bucatarie, iar aceasta experienta m-a ajutat sa imi imbunatatesc abilitatile si stilul de management al unei bucatarii.
Ai vreun preparat preferat? Pe care iti place sa il gatesti, respectiv pe care l-ai recomanda?
Da. In general imi plac preparatele care necesita mult timp, atentie la detalii si implicare, pentru ca astfel de bucate sunt cele care sunt imaginea experientei si creativitatii unui Chef. Daca ar fi sa aleg un astfel de preparat, acesta ar fi foie gras cu iepure si dulceata de smochine. Pentru cei carora le plac peparatele mai usoare, as recomanda rata confiata cu legume si puree de conopida.
Ai preferinte pentru un anumit tip de bucatarie?
Prefer fine-dining pentru ca imi pot folosi creativitatea in bucatarie, insa consider ca orice peparat poate deveni o dovada a abilitatilor si calitatilor bucatarului, daca acestea au la baza pasiunea si dedicarea. De aceea, orice preparat poate deveni traducerea experientei si gusturilor Chef-ului, adaptate insa audientei.
Care este cea mai mare audienta pentru care ai gatit?
Am pregatit singur meniul pentru 100 de persoane insa, in echipa, am participat la mese de peste 1.500 de persoane.
Ce parere ai despre selectia de bauturi, corelat cu un anumit preparat?
Cred ca experienta culinara include mai multe aspecte, alaturi de alegerea preparatelor si a gustului acestora. Aceasta include si atmosfera creata prin muzica, ambianta, aranjamentul mesei, chiar si temperatura ambientala. Acestora li se adauga bineinteles alegerea corecta a bauturilor de calitate, adaptate fiecarui preparat in parte.
Ai vreun sfat pentru o masa bine balansata?
Succesul unei mese nu trebuie sa se lege de cantitate. In ceea ce priveste experienta culinara, „less is more”. Este bine sa avem o farfurie care sa imbine proteina, carbohidratii si fibrele astfel incat, la finalul mesei, sa ne simtim indestulati dar nu greoi.
Let me introduce myself…
I am a professional chef with over 25 years of experience in the kitchen. During all this time I have been active on 3 continents and I have experienced various types of international cuisine: French, Mediterranean, Asian, American, etc..
What is the most important part of your professional experience?
That would be the time I have had the opportunity to work in a 2 stars Michelin restaurant, in my home town: Shanghai. I have seen and thus learned the highest level of professionalism in a kitchen and this helped me to further improve my own skills and kitchen management style.
Do you have a favorite dish you like to cook/recommend?
Yes. In general, I like dishes that require a lot of time, attention to detail and involvement, because such dishes are the ones that are the image of the experience and creativity of a Chef. If I had to choose such a dish, it would be foie gras with rabbit and fig jam. For those who like lighter meals, I would recommend the confit duck with vegetables and cauliflower puree.
Do you prefer certain type of kitchen?
I like fine-dining cause I can use my creativity but, I consider any dish can become a proof of one’s skill and creation, if the trigger for the entire activity comes from passion and dedication. That’s why, any type of dish can become the translation of the chef’s experience and taste, but they can also be adapted to the audience.
What is the largest number of people you have cooked for?
I prepared the menu alone for 100 people but, in the team, I participated in meals for over 1,500 people.
What do you think about the selection of drinks, in relation to a certain dish?
I think the culinary experience includes several aspects, along with the choice of dishes and their taste. This includes the atmosphere created by the music, the ambiance, the arrangement of the table, even the ambient temperature. To these we need to add, of course, the correct choice of quality drinks, adapted to each dish.
Do you have any general advice for a well balanced meal?
The success of a meal does not have to be tied to quantity. In terms of culinary experience, „less is more”. It is good to have a plate that combines protein, carbohydrates and fiber so that, at the end of the meal, we feel full but not heavy.

EXPERIENTA PROFESIONALA:
July 2021 - Present: Executive Chef @ Lac de Verde (Romania)
Dec 2019- Dec 2020: Chef @ Plaza Premium Lounge (Toronto)
May 2019- Dec 2019: Sous Chef @ Old Mill Toronto
April 2018 - May 2019: Junior Sous Chef @ Hotel X, Toronto
July 2015 - May 2016: Sous Chef @ Diana’s oyster bar & grill, Toronto
June 2014 - June 2015: Line Cook @ Trattoria Mercatto, Toronto
June 2013 - October 2014: Prep Cook @ Earls, Toronto
October 2013 - June 2014: Line Cook @ Milestones, Toronto
July 2009 - March 2010: Demi Chef @ Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, China
April 2009 - June 2009: Chef De Partie @ Ramada Plaza Pudong South Shanghai, China
March 2000 - 2008: Head Cook @ S.B Submarine Systems Co. Ltd.
CALIFICARI ACADEMICE:
Sept 1993 - June 1996: Culinary @ Shanghai International Vocational School
First Aid/CPR & CRFA certified (Food handlers)
Certificat de calificare: bucatarie stil Western (nivel Senior)
Red Seal Cook
Fluent in Engleza & Mandarina