Bahamas team at presentation of portrait to Chef Andrés. L-R Sanique Culmer, Marketing Manager, Bahamas Tourist Office (BTO) Florida; Adrian Kemp, Sr. Marketing Representative BTO Florida; Chef José Andrés; Bridgette King, Executive Director Marketing, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) and DeAnne Gibson, Manager Culinary Department, BMOTA. Photo: WorldRedEye.com
THE Ministry of Tourism used the international stage of the recent Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival to say thank you to Chef José Andrés.
The legendary chef and his team were responsible for providing some 3.2 million meals to victims of Hurricane Dorian, which struck in September of 2019 and caused massive destruction and devastation to Abaco and Grand Bahama.
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation presented the humanitarian with a portrait of himself by world renowned Bahamian artist Jamaal Rolle at the event, presented by Open Table and hosted by Chef Andrés.
“Our country is forever in your debt for your limitless love, kindness, thoughtfulness and support demonstrated in the massive outreach you organized to feed thousands affected by the storm,” the ministry’s Executive Director of Marketing Bridgette King, said while presenting the gift to Chef Andrés.
In the aftermath of the deadly storm, Chef Andres’ World Central Kitchen feeding centres on Abaco and Grand Bahama were providing three hot meals per day to storm victims.
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TalRussell 4 years, 8 months ago
"Thank You and hugs" to the Rt. Honourable Comrade Chef José Andrés from the deepest depths hearts colony's thousands out islanders stomachs for your recipe of thought, caring and love that went into the teamwork's preparation and serving for each and every one 3.2 million meals served - and much appreciated. You are now awarded an be a Lifetime Honourary Distinguished Comrade Chef Out Islander, with Merit!
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