On the cover: Lakshman Singh Shekhawat, Junior Sous Chef at Burj Khalifa’s At.mosphere and Best Cuisiner at La Cuisine du SIAL in Abu Dhabi. Also in this issue: Chef events and news from within the country and around the globe; interview with Mohammed Ghazawi, Nestle Professional’s newest advisory chef; Finalists of Golden Chef’s Hat Award – UAE – Season 6 revealed; images from the Guild monthly meet, World Record chicken margougat at Abu Dhabi, and the World of Food festival; Stella di Mare chefs Francesco Vescio and Udesh Herath take on Nestle Professional Golden Chef’s Challenge – Season 7; rules, regulations and classes for Salon Culinaire at the Expo Culinaire in Sharjah this March; exclusive images of medal winners at the La Cuisine du SIAL held in Abu Dhabi; monthly column by best-selling author Rohit Bassi