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Cuisine
Why do we have an entire section devoted to cuisine?
Well, call us food fanatics, call us bon vivants,
because we just believe that you cannot have a great
vacation without great food. And being that the
all-inclusive concept has not been particularly know for
its superior level of culinary creativity, we set out to
create a new standard for all-inclusive cuisine;
Exclusive to El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul
Hotels, by Karisma,
Gourmet Inclusive
is a complete vacation experience whereby guests savor
every detail of their environment. From the gourmet
cuisine to the variety of resort services, fine décor,
and amenities, every aspect of Gourmet Inclusive is
designed to create a unique experience that fosters
togetherness for couples and families.
How does Gourmet Inclusive translate into the experience for the guest? First, we firmly believe –no, we are absolutely certain- that superior cuisine can only come a’ la Carte. That’s why all restaurants in all properties that we operate and manage serve all meals a’ la Carte. No exclusions, no exceptions.
Gourmet Inclusive serves as a platform for hospitality innovation and product specialization where the inclusiveness simply means no cash transactions and Gourmet addresses and defines every touch point of the guest experience. El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels cater to everyone, from the most demanding epicurean to weddings & honeymoons, families with children and groups & incentives. Featuring Gourmet a la carte restaurants with world renown chefs, Beach butlers, 24 hour room service, concierge service, luxurious suites with awe-inspiring views, and lavish spas guarantees an unparalleled experience every time.
We have a dedicated food expert who supervises all aspects of our food service. Each property’s food and beverage managers report to him. He is a highly experienced culinary expert who is not concerned so much with the daily operation of the restaurants, but focuses on several points crucial to serving superior cuisine: Quality, Creativity, Presentation, Innovation, and Taste.
Intrigued? Good! Our gastronomic mastermind leads a team of chefs and food and beverage managers, whose combined backgrounds are nothing short of impressive. We have young, ambitious chefs who are striving to make their mark and seasoned creative pros with decades of experience serving in many fine establishments such as renowned Michelin three star restaurants in Europe, Hyatt International, the Ritz Carlton and Caesar Park in Mexico, or the Mandarin Oriental in Asia. Their creativity and passion have taken them throughout Europe, Mexico, North America, Latin America and around the world.
Gourmet Inclusive means that we only use the finest authentic ingredients and produce most of our foods in house. Each property bakes their own bread and pastry on a daily basis. We make our own pasta. All of our sauces are made from scratch. We do not believe in pre-made or canned foods.
And we only use the finest food suppliers. All food prepared at
El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels are made
with our guests in mind and that’s why we often test new
dishes just to make sure they are absolutely satisfying.
We are passionate about hospitality and our cuisine. Our food preparation techniques are a melting pot of international influences and the objective of our chefs is to not only produce some mouth-watering creations for our guests, but to turn each meal into an experience in itself.
And here are some specific concepts our unique approach has brought to the table:
One example of Gourmet Inclusive is the variety of food available at our flagship El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort. The property has 7 a’ la Carte restaurants serving food as diverse as Continental, International, Mexican, Italian, Asian and Caribbean.
Another example is that each of the main restaurants at both the El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Seaside Suites have daily changing menus. That’s right, each day there’s a new menu and those are on a 14-day rotation, so unless you’re staying with us for more than two weeks, you will not see yesterday’s menu.
Another example is a lobster-only menu at Azul Beach Hotel. This menu consist of over 20 dishes prepared with lobster.
Are we obsessed with food? A little (but in a good way). So, go ahead. Call us food fanatics. We’re quite sure you’ll appreciate it.