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Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller partners with Alshaya to debut first ‘Bouchon Bakery’ in the Middle East

07 May 2017

Top food brands win 17 culinary awards at HORECA

If you think the food at Asha’s, Dean & Deluca, Katsuya by Starck and Café Coco is great, you’re not alone. The judges at Kuwait’s leading food and beverage competition agree, handing out 17 awards to restaurants operated by M.H. Alshaya Co. at the annual Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Awards (HORECA).

The competition was intense, with more than 300 chefs from some of Kuwait’s best-known restaurants participating across 16 categories. Their efforts were presided over by a panel of ten international judges.

Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller partners with Alshaya to debut first ‘Bouchon Bakery’ in the Middle East

Asha’s showed its flair in both international and local cuisines by winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the Eat and Live Cooking categories. Dean & Deluca collected one gold, one silver and one bronze in the Live Cooking and Cold Sandwiches categories. Katsuya by Starck collected two silver and five bronze medals, with Café Coco securing two bronze medals.

“The awards reflect Alshaya’s commitment to delivering an outstanding dining experience to its customers. They recognise the dedication of our world-class chefs, whose skills and passion for great tasting food delight our Kuwaiti customers every day,” said Ian Toal, President of Alshaya’s Food Division.

Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller partners with Alshaya to debut first ‘Bouchon Bakery’ in the Middle East

Alshaya offers customers a choice of more than 25 food brands across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe – including Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Shake Shack, IHOP, Babel, Raising Cane’s and PizzaExpress.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.