Meet The Team
Culinary Stars Showcase at Citrique Restaurant
Paul Smart
Executive Chef, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Having joined JW Marriott Gold Coast, Paul Smart provides creativity and expertise across all food and beverage venues to deliver exceptional cuisine, whilst also championing the local environment. Sourcing and working
with local producers from across the Sunshine State to create natural and nourishing yet sophisticated menu options. Creator of the Culinary Stars event, Paul has worked in some of the World's top restaurants across three
continents, and achieved multiple awards, including winner of the Iron Chef Thailand TV program in 2012 and 2013.
with local producers from across the Sunshine State to create natural and nourishing yet sophisticated menu options. Creator of the Culinary Stars event, Paul has worked in some of the World's top restaurants across three
continents, and achieved multiple awards, including winner of the Iron Chef Thailand TV program in 2012 and 2013.
Dayan Hartill-Law
Executive Chef, HOTA Gallery
Appointed the Executive Chef of HOTA Gallery in 2020, Dayan Hartill-Law is the driving force behind the dining experience at the Gallery. Throughout his 17 year career Dayan has worked across the globe in some of the world's best fine dining restaurants. Now based on the Gold Coast his passion is finding ingredients within the local area, whether native endemic species, or grown by some of the region's best producers, he ensures the utmost respect is shown to the produce.
Richard Le Deunff
Chef Pâtissier, Co-Owner and Founder, Aux Fines Bouches
Richard Le Deunff
Chef Pâtissier, Co-Owner and Founder, Aux Fines Bouches
Aux Fines Bouches first opened its doors in 2007 and was shaped, tempered and baked into the business it is today by sheer passion for fine pâtisserie. Originally from the North of France, Chef Pâtissier Richard spent years honing his skills at prestigious Palace Hotels in Lausanne, Switzerland before migrating to Australia. In the early days supplying cakes to cafés and restaurants across Adelaide before moving to the Gold Coast where he opened his most recent pâtisserie in Burleigh Heads. In 2018, Richard was nominated as Pastry Chef Of The Year by Gault & Millau.
Meyjitte Boughenout
Executive Chef, Glass Dining
Executive Chef of Glass Dining & Lounge Bar, the former two-star Michelin chef opened his first Gold Coast business venture Absynthe in 2005. The French native is renowned for his exceptional haute cuisine and for experimenting with flavours and textures, Meyjitte has excellent cooking credentials, having worked at three-Michelin star restaurants L'Auberge du Pere Bise, Restaurant George Blanc and Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire in Paris. The Australian Gourmet Traveller 2010 awarded Absynthe the best regional restaurant in Queensland and ranked it the 37th best restaurant in the country.
Angela Brown
Sous Chef, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Following a well-decorated career in the United Kingdom, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Maldives, Angela spent 7 years as Executive Chef in some of the World's most renowned kitchens creating culinary art at the
likes of London's Brasserie Roux before returning to Australia in late 2021. Regional winner of Nestle Golden Chefs Hat and top 5 within Australia, her cultural experience in the kitchen creates a multi-ethnic harmony of tastes and continues to set new culinary benchmarks at every kitchen she enters.
likes of London's Brasserie Roux before returning to Australia in late 2021. Regional winner of Nestle Golden Chefs Hat and top 5 within Australia, her cultural experience in the kitchen creates a multi-ethnic harmony of tastes and continues to set new culinary benchmarks at every kitchen she enters.
Emir Kusbeci
Junior Sous Chef, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Emir is no stranger to luxury properties, with leading culinary roles at both Hilton and Rixos before joining the team at JW Marriott Gold Coast. Completing his apprenticeship in Turkey, Emir attended one of the countries most prestigious culinary schools, learning from multiple Michelin Star recipients. Moving to Australia in 2019, he managed two family restaurants, including an authentic Turkish restaurant in Broadbeach.
Culinary Stars Showcase
Citrique Restaurant held the inaugural Culinary Stars showcase in Citrique Restaurant from 7 to 10 November.
The event held four spectacular days of decadent degustation dinners, a culinary cooking class and a delicious high tea featuring some of the Gold Coast's most talented Chefs. We look forward to welcoming our guests back for the next incredible degustation dinner event soon!
A celebration of culinary art.
Ocean to Plate Degustation Dinner
Monday 7 November 2022 , 6pm
Inspired by ocean to plate dining, indulge in a four-course degustation with cocktail pairing. Headlining snow fish ceviche, red emperor, ocean beef and oysters, finishing with a veliche dark chocolate tart.
Chefs: Richard Le Deunff, Paul Smart, Meyjitte Boughenout and Emir Kusbeci.
Chefs: Richard Le Deunff, Paul Smart, Meyjitte Boughenout and Emir Kusbeci.
Hinterland to Plate Degustation Dinner
Tuesday 8 November 2022, 6pm
Welcoming ingredients from the hinterland for a five-course degustation. Indulge in zucchini flower, butter poached rainbow trout, wood-fired roasted quail, roasted lamb and Yuzu gold bar.
Chefs: Dayan Hartill-Law, Angela Brown, Richard Le Deunff, Gavin Hughes and Meyjitte Boughenout.
Traditional High Tea
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 2pm
A resort tradition created by our culinary team using local ingredients sourced from the Gold Coast Hinterland. Each homemade product is inspired by the echo of birds in the peaceful and tranquil environment surroundings, finishing with veliche dark chocolate tart.
Chefs: Richard Le Deunff and Jeffery Santos.
Farm to Plate Degustation Dinner
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 6pm
A six-course degustation influenced by Australian flavours and inspired techniques. Seven culinary masters come together to create a mouthwatering journey of lobster and caviar, Daintree barramundi, confit duck, Rocky farm cobia and peach illusion with Witches Falls wine pairing.
Chefs: Paul Smart, Dayan Hartill-Law, Richard Le Deunff, Gavin Hughes, Angela Brown and Emir Kusbeci.
Chefs: Paul Smart, Dayan Hartill-Law, Richard Le Deunff, Gavin Hughes, Angela Brown and Emir Kusbeci.
JW Culinary Class
Thursday 10 November 2022, 10am
Learn from the culinary masters first-hand with an exclusive JW Marriott Gold Coast culinary class. Signature Moreton Bay bug dumplings and peking duck betel leaves.
Chefs: Paul Smart and Gavin Hughes.
Chefs: Paul Smart and Gavin Hughes.
Creativity to Plate Degustation Dinner
Thursday 10 November 2022, 6pm
Led by Executive Sous Chef Selva Gopalakrishnan, JW Marriott's rising star culinary team present a five-course degustation influenced by local Gold Coast produce and unique skills.
Chefs: Joel Walsh, Bora Jung, Jeffrey Santos, Young Mo Ann, Zenith Gurung and Rodney Anthony.
Chefs: Joel Walsh, Bora Jung, Jeffrey Santos, Young Mo Ann, Zenith Gurung and Rodney Anthony.