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Alshaya Brands Recognised at 2014 HORECA Kuwait with 10 Major Culinary Awards

16 Feb 2014

Top performances by Alshaya teams in Kuwait's annual culinary competition Awards highlight Alshaya's commitment to delivering outstanding dining experiences to its customers

Some of Kuwait's best-known restaurant brands, operated by leading international franchise operator, M. H. Alshaya Co., as well as the company's Central Production Kitchen, have recently won a total of nine medals and one top trophy at the annual Hotel, Restaurant and Catering awards, known as HORECA Kuwait.

The participating brands: Dean & Deluca, Asha's, Gaucho Grill, Noodle Factory, Katsuya, Veranda and the company's Central Production Kitchen brought in a medal tally of one gold, five silver and three bronzes, reflecting Alshaya's commitment to delivering an outstanding dining experience to its customers. The results build on success in the previous year when brands operated by Alshaya won four medals.

Alshaya Brands Recognised at 2014 HORECA Kuwait with 10 Major Culinary Awards

Overall it was Alshaya's upscale delicatessen brand, Dean & Deluca which won the most medals, including one bronze, three silver and one gold, the latter awarded in the live Sushi category.

Two of Alshaya's newer luxury dining concepts Katsuya by Starck and Veranda at Harvey Nichols were also recognised for their culinary excellence. Three medals were won by newly-opened Katsuya and a silver medal went to Veranda which also garnered five Certificates of Merit.

The Noodle Factory won the much-coveted Best Hygiene and Food Safety Practices trophy against more than 140 contestants. A further twelve Certificates of Merit were awarded to Alshaya by the judging panel of eight international chefs.

Overseen by a panel of eight international judges, HORECA Kuwait's stringent cooking and food preparation competitions this year attracted almost 150 chefs, competing in sixteen categories.

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.