A Spanish Feast for La Chaine

Interestingly, the Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailliage de Cebu was founded in October 1993 and had its formal induction and diner amical at the then Cebu Plaza Hotel in March 1994. Amparito Lhuillier was its founding president and to this day still holds the position of Bailli de Cebu. It was simply a matter of time before history repeated itself. Excellent dining is a result of passion, knowledge and impeccable standards; an art that requires an eye for perfection and quality.

Hans Hauri, General Manager of Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, and Canadian Executive Chef Luke employed their skills and talents to find the exceptional ingredients, the realistic ambiance and festive décor to make the recent Chaine des Rotisseurs' informal party that carried a Spanish theme, simply one of the best.

The evening started with cocktails where members and their guests gathered to set the festive mood, while sipping a selection of fine Spanish wines. When the exact hour arrived, the doors across the hall swung open to reveal a beautifully decorated scene that simulated a vineyard with an abundance of grapes dangling from trellises overhead. A true to life mural painting of the Walls of Avila brought together the whole ambiance into one lively Spanish fiesta.

While seated on long tables, Chaine members and their guests were served dishes that were uniquely presented on an elevated ledge. One after another they came, it seemed endless. The menu included Carpaccio of Cod and salmon with lemon and spices, rabbit terrine with prunes, long fin tuna with olive and capers and squid with summer salad. The main course was a whole roasted suckling lamb; quail in chocolate sauce, medallions of beef tenderloin wrapped in Serrano ham, fish in salt crust and stuffed pig's trotters. The piece de resistance was the delicious desserts of candied fruits, deep-fried custard slices, sweet pancakes, Galician almond tart and St. Teresa's egg yolk confection. One fabulous feast !

Towards the end of a most enjoyable evening, everyone was in agreement that the Chaine des Rotisseurs, synonymous with culinary excellence, stood by its impeccable reputation.