Who thought a long time IT veteran & corporate exec would quit his job and start a new path in the F&B world. Well that's me…

Having worked for companies like Microsoft in the past, I have always loved cooking and thought of pursuing the path of being a chef someday. During my sabbatical leave, I went to study French cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Whenever I found free times, I would go staging at restaurants & kept on cooking for families & friends.

A few years ago, I have said goodbye to the IT world and taken the leap to enter the food and beverage industry, starting from the ground up to learn different aspects of restaurant operations. I was fortunate to have the chance to work alongside many talented chefs, from whom I gained invaluable knowledge and experience.

Earlier this year 2024, I took the bold step of opening this private cooking studio Gratiné, with a focus on bistro-style French dishes. I believe this more casual, yet culinarily sophisticated approach provides the perfect backdrop for friends and families to come together over a glass of wine and enjoy each other's company.

Life is short and hopefully we can all live it to its fullness with fewer regrets. And I hope I will have the chance to cook for you and to share each other's stories one day. 😉🍷