Networking in Action- Russian Gala Success Story

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Earlier this year I received the following email:

May 5^th 2008

Hi Matthew,

I wonder if any of our friends have some interesting 5 course Russian Gala Dinner menus.

Thank you- Eduard

As a result I put the request to “Our” Network and received a number of responses from chefs within network. There was one particular response from a chef that had previously worked in Russia that proved to be extremely fruitful. He was willing to assist Chef Eduard and asked me if I could pass on the relevant contact details. I asked Chef Eduard if I could carry out the request. To cut a long story short I put the 2 chefs in touch and the results were overwhelming. Basically Chef Eduard contacted him and he kindly advised him on a few Russian dishes, tips on preparation, decoration etc.

The input was then used as a foundation as well as inspiration for the menu- it was that simple.

This is a powerful example of one Chef giving professional input to another – made possible by “Our” Network.

Last week, I received the following email from Chef Eduard

Hi Matthew,

I had asked help for my Russian Gala Dinner a couple of month ago and got in contact with Chef Michael Boehnke who had worked in Moscow previously.

See the result of a very successful event attached!

Regards

Eduard

The actual menu and images from the event follow:

A gala dinner, inspired by Russian art and traditional ingredients was served at the prestigious event. Chef Eduard Betz, the Executive Chef of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta and his team prepared a delicious 7-course modern Russian set menu for the distinguished guests invited.