The Chef JKP Podcast - Limited Series with Valrhona ! Carmen and Kelvin !

What happens when two of the world’s most creative chefs meet in the halls of the Louvre? They’ve cooked for royals, redefined fine dining, and now - they’re reimagining chocolate. Join in the conversation with two luminaries of the culinary world: Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, recently honored as MENA's Best Pastry Chef 2025 by the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, and Chef Kelvin Cheung, the visionary behind Dubai's acclaimed Jun's restaurant, renowned for its innovative 'Third Culture' cuisine. Recorded at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, this episode delves into the artistry of fine chocolate, celebrating creativity, culture, and community in partnership with Valrhona. The chefs share nostalgic food memories, their unique approaches to crafting sophisticated dishes, and the significance of storytelling through food.  00:00 Introduction 01:53 Special Edition: Celebrating Fine Chocolate 03:19 Food Memories with Chocolate 06:50 Creating Dishes for the Event 16:35 Challenges and Inspirations in Culinary Arts 23:03 Quick Fire Questions 29:49 Conclusion and Farewell Follow the guests on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefkelvincheung/  https://www.instagram.com/chefcarmenrueda6 A huge thank you to our partners Valrhona for making this special series possible! www.valrhona.com Please leave us a review on any podcast platform - it’s the best way to support the show! Food is Memories ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices