Polana Serena Hotel transforms culinary division

The Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique, is stepping up its food and beverage division with a host of exciting offerings, as well as a newly appointed, highly experienced team.

The hotel’s all-day Veranda Restaurant presents a cyclic buffet menu as well as à la carte choices, Delagoa offers fine dining and the poolside Aquarius Restaurant and Bar offers guests a more relaxed setting.

The new offerings include:   

•    Tailor-made conferencing menus to suit different palates and budgets.  
•    A range of international delicacies introduced at Veranda Restaurant, such as Asian congee as part of the breakfast buffet.  
•    Royal High Tea from 15h00-18h30 Monday to Friday is prepared by in-house pastry chef and reflects the sophistication of the hotel and its guests.  
•    Live Jazz on Thursday nights at Aquarius Restaurant and bar offers sumptuous sushi alongside sensuous sounds.  
•    Delagoa’s three-course business lunch offers a new menu daily from Monday to Friday.
•    The Polana Bar (and all other restaurants) offer wine by the glass, ensuring guests can enjoy their favourite wines without breaking the bank.  
•    Interactive cooking demonstrations allow guests to embark on their own culinary journey, an opportunity to experience the art of cuisine from the other side of the hotplate.  

Abhishek Singh Negi is the newly appointed Director of Food and Beverage, and Tony Khan has been appointed Executive Chef.  They join Chef de Cuisine, Harry Biwa.

Abhishek joined the Polana Serena Hotel in March. He brings 14 years of experience, having worked in some of the world’s leading hotel chains including Hyatt, Starwood and Jumeirah.

“Balancing goals and objectives of the hotel with cuisine and service is instrumental in creating the ‘wow’ factor that the Polana Serena Hotel has been renowned for. It is essentially an orchestra, and each team member plays their part in creating the harmony that will motivate guests to return again and again for the characteristic Polana experience,” said Abhishek.  

Chef Khan’s 35 years of experience as a chef are enhanced by his unique perspective about food, his team and his guests.  He has been internationally recognised numerous times in his career for being among the best chefs in the world, and is well known for his eclectic style and particular focus on healthy cuisine.  

For more information, Tel +27 011 021-2607 or visit www.serenahotels.com.