Kevin Cherkas Explained

Kevin Cherkas
Birth Date:15 January 1978
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma Mater:Vancouver Community College
Style:Western cuisine
Education:Culinary arts
Restaurants:
  • Cuca Restaurant (2013 - Present)
Prevrests:[1]
Awards:Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Kevin Cherkas (born January 15, 1978, in Vancouver) is a Canadian chef and owner of Cuca Restaurant in Bali, Indonesia.

Education

Cherkas graduated with a degree in culinary arts from Vancouver Community College in 1999 and in 2001 obtained his Red Seal Chef certification.

Career

Cherkas started his professional career as an apprentice in Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. After 3 years he moved to New York City to work at the "Daniel" by Chef Daniel Boulud.[2] In 2003, Cherkas moved to Spain and worked as a cook-trainee in Michelin 3 star "Arzak" in San Sebastián,[3] La Broche, 2 Michelin Stars in Madrid, Spain and elBulli in Roses, Spain.[4]

In 2006, Cherkas moved to Malaysia, where he helmed restaurant "Lafite" in Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.[5]

After two years being a pioneer in Molecular gastronomy in Kuala Lumpur,[6] Cherkas was appointed as Chef de Cuisine of "Blu’, the fine dining restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.[7] In 2011, Cherkas was invited to present at Madrid Fusion.[8] He was also asked to be a keynote speaker at Food Hospitality Asia (2012) and World Gourmet Summit in 2010[9] and 2012.[10]

In 2012, he left Shangri-la Hotels and together with his wife and partner Virginia Entizne opened his own restaurant called "Cuca" in Jimbaran, Bali in July 2013.[11] They serve unique tapas, cocktails and desserts and their focus on local produce has awarded them the Snail of Approval certification by Slow Food.[12] [13]

In 2016, Cherkas was invited to present at Madrid Fusion Manila.[14]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Cherkas : The Chef and Restaurant Database (ChefDb). ChefDb.com. 17 April 2016.
  2. Web site: Millimaci. Grace. Cherkas creates cheeky menu for 'big kids'. Yahoo! News. 13 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Leung. Priscilla. Culinary career taking Cherkas around globe. Delta Optimist. 17 April 2016.
  4. Web site: Madrid Fusión Manila, the second time around. BusinessWorld. 13 December 2016.
  5. Web site: Thirty years of Lafite. The Star. 17 April 2016.
  6. Web site: Wah. Lim Chee. The science of deliciousness. The Star. 17 April 2016.
  7. Web site: Molecular gastronomy in Singapore: Alive and bubbling. CNN. 17 April 2016.
  8. News: Chikiamco. Norma O.. Renowned int'l chefs here for Madrid Fusion Manila. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 17 April 2016.
  9. Web site: World Gourmet Summit 2010. World Gourmet Summit. 17 April 2016.
  10. Web site: World Gourmet Summit 2012. World Gourmet Summit. 17 April 2016.
  11. Web site: Bali News: Out of Sight Bites in Bali. Bali Discovery. 17 April 2016.
  12. Web site: Teehankee. Pepper. Kevin Cherkas at Sage. The Philippine Star. 9 June 2016.
  13. Web site: Chef Kevin Cherkas of Cuca at Sage. Asia Tatler. 13 June 2016.
  14. Web site: Tiu. Cheryl. The World's Best Chefs Cook with Philippine Suckling Pig, Mud Crabs and Choc Nut at Madrid Fusion Manila. Forbes. 13 June 2016.
  15. Web site: Madrid Fusion Manila. The Philippine Star. 17 April 2016.
  16. Web site: 18 rockstar chefs from east and west meet at madrid. The Philippine Star. 1 September 2016.

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