Bound by a love for gastronomy and international acclaim, The Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury and Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa in Johannesburg will engage in a delightful and ambitious culinary exchange in 2024, featuring their respective executive chefs, William Girard and Matthew Foxon. They will take turns at the helm of La Goélette at Royal Palm and Grei at The Saxon Hotel for three unique tasting dinners with an exclusive menu that is a testament to their culinary prowess.
From 25 to 27 January, local and resident guests of Royal Palm will be delighted to taste the gourmet cuisine of Chef Matthew Foxon, and Chef William Girard will head off to Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg a few weeks later, from 14 to 16 March. A stunning event that will take guests at these two gourmet restaurants on a true journey of the senses.
About Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
The iconic Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury is set along a strip of fine white sand in Grand Baie, on the North coast of Mauritius. It is a legendary hotel and a sophisticated lifestyle destination that leaves an indelible mark in guests’ hearts. This grand hotel with a human face will cater to your every wish: every small detail is carefully thought out with ever-attentive and discreet personnel to take care of your every need, whether beneath the shade of a beach hut, by the pool or on the terrace of a suite. Every experience, every setting, every moment spent in this grand ‘Maison’ is imbued with elegance, making every stay a powerful sensory experience. Reaffirming its status, this flagship of the Mauritian hotel industry has been a member of The Leading Hotels of the World from its very inception and has renewed itself in recent months by taking a spontaneous drive to highlight better its defining features: elegance, excellence and exacting standards. This minor renovation emphasises the surrounding natural beauty and creates a new, sophisticated lifestyle while time and again redefining with the same passion the word “hospitality” in its truest and most wonderful form.
About Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa and Chef Matthew Foxon
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has been awarded the title of World’s Leading Boutique Hotel since 2000 by The World Travel Awards. Nestled in the verdant suburb of Sandhurst in Johannesburg, the hotel is situated in ten acres of gardens. Chef Matthew Foxon joined the Saxon as Executive Chef in early 2021, making a positive impact on the property’s sustainability efforts. He has conscientiously chosen local suppliers in line with Saxon’s sustainability policies, embracing practices that reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, such as using garden-to-plate methods and locally sourced, in-season ingredients. Beyond his culinary expertise, Chef Foxon is dedicated to mentoring young chefs and promoting sustainable dining, reflecting his passion for respecting ingredients. His carefully curated menus cater to the most discerning palates, presenting meticulously crafted dishes that showcase a deep appreciation for seasonal produce from local farmers and producers. Chef Foxon’s creations are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a humble celebration of the richness of flavours found in local ingredients.
