The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bali Appoints Stephen Seckold As Chef De Cuisine

March 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Mr. David Cuddon, the General Manager of The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Seckold as the new Chef de Cuisine for the finest resort’s signature restaurant, Ocean Terrace Beach Front Dining.

Stephen brings a wealth of international culinary experience from luxury resorts and restaurants in New South Wales, London, Sydney, Botswana and most recently famed Flying Fish restaurant at the Sheraton Fiji Resort. He also experienced in Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin starred restaurant, La noisette working for Chef Patron Bjorn van der Horst in London and high end safari camps located in central Botswana, Uncharted Africa Safari Co with high profile guests including several members of the British Royal family.

During the two and a half years with Flying Fish Sydney, Stephen has successfully progressed to Head Pastry Chef before finishing his assignment at this restaurant as Senior Sous Chef through a combination of exceptional display of his culinary skills and driving ambition. Stephen considers his culinary experience at the Flying Fish as timeless invaluable and served to create further career opportunities under the close guidance of Peter Kuruvita, a renowned restaurateur and co-owner of the Flying Fish.

Stephen Seckold joins The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali to bring his culinary talents to The Laguna Resort's remarkable restaurant, Ocean Terrace Beach Front Dining to further strengthen the reputation that the restaurant culinary have already established in Bali and abroad. Stephen will report directly to award-winning Executive Chef I Made Putra.

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is a haven of relaxed luxury offering the highest level of personalised service to discerning travellers. Located in the exclusive Nusa Dua resort area, on Bali's most beautiful beach, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens and sparkling lagoons, the resort features 271 guestrooms and suites reflect a contemporary Balinese style. A Lagoon Access Rooms allow the guest to step from their private balcony directly into crystal-clear lagoon waters, 24 hours Butler service, 3 restaurants and bars, meeting facilities and spa.

As one of the members of The Luxury Collection®, The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is a part of selection of luxury hotels and resorts in the world which are offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world.   Most recently, Mystique, a Luxury Collection Resort, was honoured with the 2008 Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Small Resort in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. To learn more the resort, please visit www.luxurycollection.com/bali

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