Executive Chef | Corporate Chef | F&B Director - Martin ZGraggen
WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS HAVE TO SAY about Martin ZGraggen "Martin is an artist and a professional always performing on the highest levels, no-one could ever keep him low, he is and was a tough but fair fighter" Alexander Mack - F&B Director Thailand
“You and your team showcased the Moevenpick Hotel Bur Dubai to all participants and top Management, and they have only praise for the result and the smooth handling of this event. You did not miss any moment to put your personal effort into each detail and all my compliments are directed to you. I am certain that the result of this event will bring us return business as the whole MH&R group saw a real 5star property” Thomas Tapken – General Manager Moevenpick Hotel Bur Dubai, Dubai UAE
“Through his hard work and dedication Martin demonstrated everyday to his team that excellence can be achieved under any condition. Martin never compromised his high standard and developed his team to the greatest level through intense training” Pascal Bertrand – Operations Director Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi UAE
“Martin has made a major impact on the Food and Beverage operation of both the Hotel and the private Club. His main achievements were in the updating of cuisine styles and food presentations; improvement in positive guest comments; introduction of new cost control procedures; ongoing staff training programs. In addition Martin has been an active participant of the planning team for the hotel’s central kitchen re-construction project” Ian Reid – Asst. General Manager The Grand Hotel Taipei, Taiwan
“He gets things done, where many others would have stopped trying” Bobby C. Carpio – General Manager XCentury Park Sheraton Manila, Philippines
“Mr. ZGraggen at all times conformed to the highest professional standards. He was instrumental in the restaurant (The Treasury & Bar) attaining the Sydney Morning Herald award for “Best French Restaurant” Tony Bilson – Chef Manager The Treasury Intercontinental Hotel Sydney, Australia
“Martin has impressed me with his enthusiasm, creativeness and continuous search for innovation” Clive Jackson – Executive Chef Radisson Century Hotel, Sydney Australia
“We appreciate the time you have given and your expertise in conducting the assessment of our students” Hans Schings – Chief Examiner Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, Australia
Executive Chef Martin ZGraggen with Anton Mosiman @ Gaurer Schweizerhof Hotel, Bern, Switzerland
WHAT CUSTOMERS and CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY about Martin ZGraggen “The quality and professionalism you and your team demonstrated are among the the things that my President and his delegation will ever remember of their trip to this beautiful country” Mambury Njie – Ambassador of Gambia in Taipei, Taiwan
“Congratulations for a job well done on Saturday evening for the annual ala Dinner for the American Chamber of Commerce. You and your team deserves to be highly commended” Patrick J. Hardy – General Manager Grand Hyatt Hotel Taipei, Taiwan
“This success of the Australian Food & Culture Promotion is due part to your exceptional assistance “ Ian Reid – Asst. General manager The Grand Hotel Taipei, Taiwan
“Chef Martin’s personal appearance made it an evening that will be long remembered by all the attendees” John M Rooney – President Croissant de France Taiwan Limited
“The guests were treated to an excellent eight course gourmet menu, prepared by Executive Chef Martin ZGraggen and his team.. This lavish meal and the enchanting décor made the evening a truly memorable experience for all the guests attending” Monsieur Baty – Grand Chancelier President of the Parisian headquarters of the Chaine des Rotisseurs (Rolling Pin)
"It was the culinary high light of Beijing in the entire year and probably the greatest christmas festivity of the PR of China in that year and according to monsieur Batty one of the greatest diners he ever had" Alexander Mack - F&B Director Thailand
“My hearty congratulations to you for the most distinguished honour bestowed on the Hong Kong Macau Center / Swissotel, of being elected the finest Hotel in Beijing. This indeed is a great achievement and honour” Prof. Sir Harry S Y Fang – Hong Kong
“A special appreciation goes to Chef Martin who’s prove to be a “Cordon Bleu” has succeeded and the presentation of the menu was extremely artistic and innovative” Silvie Seidlitz – President Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce Beijing, China