María Marte lands this week in Doha from Santo Domingo to prepare an eight-course menu of culinary delights. She is the winner of two Michelin stars in Madrid and the top chef of the Dominican Republic, a country already famous for its music, its landscapes and its protected areas —with more than seven thousand endemic species—, its infinite kilometres of white sands bathed by turquoise waters and, above all, its charming people.

“It’s a pleasure and an honour for me to represent my country in preparing this exclusive dinner to conclude the 1^st Dominican Week in Qatar”, said María. “It will be an opportunity to enjoy the best Dominican gastronomy, which I have spent all my life promoting, getting me two Michelin stars as well as the National Prize for Gastronomy in Spain”.

The Dominican Republic is the top tourist destination of the Caribbean, receiving almost 7 million tourists in 2019. It is also the top culinary destination, with exquisite flavours, a variety of homegrown ingredients and the talents of creative chefs catering to the most demanding tastes.

The Westin Doha is delighted to host the renowned two starred Michelin Chef Maria Marte, as she takes over Hunters Kitchen to create an exclusive culinary experience showcasing a fusion of flavours of the Dominican Republic, Latino and Mediterranean cuisine, said Ammar Samad, General Manager.

Mr Ehab Amin, Qatar Airways Senior Vice President – Qatar, added: “The Dominican Republic is a prime tourist destination and Qatar Airways is proud to support this culinary event, helping strengthen the link between the State of Qatar and the Dominican Republic.”

“I thank Ambassador Federico Cuello for the initiative and the invitation, to Qatar Airways for flying my team and myself in their splendid planes and of course to the Westin Doha for hosting us”, said Maria. “Hope to see you all next Sunday 15 November at Hunters’. It will be a unique experience filled with flavour’s from my country as well as Latin and Mediterranean ingredients”.