On Wednesday 21st October, Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting a guest demonstration featuring Chef Javier Duarte.
Javier Duarte is a private and performance chef working with UHNW families and elite athletes. Chef Javier has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world, specialising in Spanish, French, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Chef Javier will focus on Cooking for Performance: The New Role of the Private Chef in Elite Sport. He will demonstrate two dishes that show that performance cooking should not mean compromising on culinary technique, flavour or presentation and the skill of understanding the nutritional objective and then using your knowledge as chefs to execute it appropriately.
Chef Javier has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world, specialising in Spanish, French, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Throughout his career, he has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, Relais & Châteaux properties, and luxury dining establishments across Europe.
He is passionate about blending tradition with innovation and pushing boundaries to create memorable dining experiences.
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