THE HOTEL EDEN ROCK – ST BARTHS HOSTS THE TASTE OF ST BARTH GOURMET FESTIVAL

BARTHS, July 29, 2015 – Nov. 5-8 Eden Rock – St Barths is hosting the 2015 Taste of St Barth Gourmet Festival, the island’s leading culinary event showcasing the avant-garde of French cuisine. Organized by the Tourism Committee of St Barthélemy, this year’s festival will feature seven talented French chefs, from Michelin-starred to promising young masters. The festival celebrates exceptional cuisine with a long-standing tradition of culinary excellence.

This year, Eden Rock – St Barths has the great honor of welcoming Pastry Chef Laurent Jeannin from Forbes five-star property and member of the Oetker Collection’s Le Bristol Paris along with 3 Michelin starred Emmanuel Renaut, ambassador of this year’s festival. Triple-starred Master Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten acted as ambassador of last year’s festival.

During the festival, Eric Desbordes, executive chef at Eden Rock’s restaurants will collaborate with Chef Laurent Jeannin to serve a unique four-course sweet and savory menu themed around the fine art of pastry. As the gastronomic grand finale on the final evening, a signature eight-course tasting menu will be served, giving all three-star chefs the opportunity to combine their individual interpretations of contemporary French cuisine.

“St Barths is a real heaven for foodies” says Chef Eric Desbordes “and with the Gourmet Festival, Eden Rock will once again provide French art-de-vivre in the heart of the Caribbean.”

The 2015 Gourmet Festival of St Barths, often referred to as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, promises to be just as exciting this year.

About The Chefs

Emmanuel Renaut, 3-star Michelin Chef, 5 Toques Gault & Millau and Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Trained in Paris, Emmanuel Renaut began his career at Les Ambassadeurs restaurant at the Hotel de Crillon, working under Christian Constant along with Yves Camdeborde. After running the kitchen at Claridge’s in London, he turned toward the French Alps and opened his own restaurant, Flocons de Sels, in Megève. Named Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Emmanuel Renaut was awarded his second star by the Michelin Guide in 2006, when he also accompanied the Tour de France as their chef. He is also a member of the “Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux” and the “Grandes Tables du Monde.” In December 2008, he completed his project by creating a cooking school, a bistro, a hotel, and a lounge. In February 2012, the received the ultimate honor: the Michelin Guide awarded him a third star.

On the peaks of Megève, this acclaimed chef cultivated his personal style of French cuisine: gourmet, subtle, colorful, alluring and contemporary.

Laurent Jeannin, Pastry Chef at Le Bristol Paris

Laurent Jeannin joined Le Bristol Paris in 2007. His passion for gastronomy first brought him to Hotel de Crillon twenty years ago where he first met Head Chef of Le Bristol, Eric Frechon. A successful dessert for Laurent constitutes light ingredients which immerse the palate in a completely different world with flavors that combine in harmony. To create this experience, he prepares an ‘amuse-bouche’ that connects both sweet and savory tastes and prepares the palate to connect with a variety of flavors. He gains great pleasure from creating sensory tastes for his guests.

Eric Desbordes

Eric Desbordes, Executive Chef of Eden Rock’s Restaurant OnThe Rocks and Sand Bar, discovered his passion and vocation at the young age of 13. After carrying out his apprenticeship at the Hôtel George-V and at Joël Robuchon’s Studio, his career took off on a rapid trajectory. Within one year of opening 114 Faubourg under the guidance of Eric Frechon, he earned his first Michelin star. A loyal clientele from the in Paris has inspired Desbordes to heights of excellence. At Eden Rock – St Barths he demonstrates his flair to guests who travel the world in search of the finest pleasures in life.

ABOUT OETKER COLLECTION

Oetker Collection is one of the most inspiring selections of masterpiece hotels in the world. The name ‘masterpiece hotels’ includes a pledge; a commitment to provide service of the highest quality, every hour of every day. The pearl as a symbol combines singularity, beauty and quality. The individual pearls bind together to form a unique string of pearls.

Each property is one-of-a-kind, reflecting the unique European heritage and sharing the highest levels of service internationally with exceptional and historic architecture & interiors combining with great attention to detail.

Oetker Collection embraces nine luxury hotels:

L’Apogée Courchevel – a luxury chalet with a warm and family atmosphere offering the most desirable skiing experience at the top of Courchevel 1850 in the French Alps.
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa – an iconic grand hotel, amidst a sprawling private park in Baden-Baden, Germany. The historic Villa Stéphanie now offers Europe’s most refined and innovative spa experience.
Le Bristol Paris – an authentic vibrant French palace completely refurbished, the ultimate reference for Parisian art-de-vivre, ideally located on the prestigious rue du Faubourg St-Honoré.
Château Saint-Martin & Spa – a romantic chateau of excellence nestled in the heart of Provence, boasting breathtaking views over the Mediterranean coastline.
Eden Rock – a luxurious retreat in St Barths built on a rocky promontory, surrounded by white sandy beaches, and turquoise sea; French art-de-vivre in the heart of the Caribbean.
Fregate Island Private – a jewel of conservation featuring lush forest, wild fauna, and overlooking the crystal waters of the Seychelles. Unique on the Planet.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – a legendary luxury hotel at the centre of a scenic private park, where old-world glamour meets modern luxury at the tip of the Cap d’Antibes.
The Lanesborough – classically British service in a remarkably refined and charming grand residence in London.
Palais Namaskar – a peaceful oasis with contemporary and sophisticated design set in the Palmeraie, the most exclusive residential area in Marrakech.