The Institut Escoffier, represented by Mrs. Tiina Fabre and Mr. Jérôme Fabre, was awarded the 2024 Education Excellence Award at the European Hotel Awards for its visionary approach to training luxury hotel professionals.
Located in Mauritius, the Institut Escoffier is recognized for offering immersive and practical programs, combining culinary arts with hotel management, in a stimulating environment. Created to prepare the leaders of tomorrow’s hospitality industry, the Institut Escoffier offers programs integrating gastronomy, event management, and hotel communication modules.
“This award highlights our mission to train individuals committed to excellence. Our expansion in Europe is an important step, allowing us to meet the demand for skilled labor in the sector.”
Mr. Jérôme Fabre
The Institut Escoffier: A renowned school
With a model based on experiential learning, each training combines theory and practice, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the sector. Students develop transversal skills, benefiting from teachings aligned with luxury standards and the expectations of the world’s leading hotel establishments.
“The Institut Escoffier sets high standards in hotel education. Their method trains professionals to meet the expectations of our industry.”
Michel Stalport, President of the European Hotel Awards
An exceptional dinner orchestrated by Chef Henrik Fredskov
The gala dinner of the European Hotel Awards 2024 designed by Chef Henrik Fredskov offered a rare gastronomic experience. The meal began with grilled Unima Label Rouge Madagascar shrimp, accompanied by daikon, grilled coconut, yuzu-ponzu, ginger, cashew nuts, and shiso. Then, a Wagyu Miyabi, with chimichurri and shiitake-eggplant purée, followed by a grilled black angus fillet on the Josper of Grandiose Gastronomy, served with miso sweet potato purée and grilled bimi with truffled teriyaki sauce. The tables were adorned with Griottines© in translucent red boxes, adding refinement and sophistication.
The dessert consisted of a Suspiro caramel cream, accompanied by mango-passion fruit sorbet, and salted almond crisps. The meal was paired with fine wines, including La Scola White Wine, Plaza del Sol Red Wine by David Moreno, EPC champagne, and Bottega Gold Prosecco, as well as Healsi water personalized with the European Hotel Awards 2024 logo.
The evening closed with a selection of Pineau des Charentes from Maison Guérin, Hiroshima sake, and Giordano coffee by Paola Giordano, accompanied by Sambika chocolates for an elegant final touch. This exceptional dinner reflected the spirit of excellence of the European Hotel Awards.
Information about the Institut Escoffier:
escoffier-institut.com
About Radisson Collection Royal Copenhagen:
The Radisson Collection Royal Copenhagen hotel, a masterpiece of modern architecture by Arne Jacobsen, embodies Scandinavian luxury and elegance in the heart of Copenhagen.
For more information:
www.radissonhotels.com
About the European Hotel Awards
The European Hotel Awards celebrate excellence in hospitality, rewarding the most innovative and high-performing hotels and professionals across Europe.
For more information:
www.european-hotel-awards.com
