Masterchef Eva Millan and multi-award winning experiential restauranteur Leon Lightman are bringing an interactive multi-sensory journey of the Mayan cuisine, and its evolution to the present day. Expect unique flavor profiles, ancient techniques, colorful presentations, exceptional wines/tequilas/mezcals, and a string of Leon’s characteristic surprises.
Since beating 8999 other chefs to come second place in MasterChef Spain 2013, Eva Millan was flown to Mexico to become the executive chef the world-famous Mayakoba hotel, then later became the lead instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu. Now after eight high-profile years in the spotlight, her name is synonymous with excellence, flare and Spanish/Mexican fusion.
Voted the best adventure guide in Latin America, Leon has led hundreds of adventures around the world. He is a serial restaurateur and food expert, having spent over a decade pioneering unique once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences from Argentina to Thailand. Now Leon is the co-owner and CXO of The Bucketlist Experiences, a boutique corporate travel company, creating exclusive experiences for executive teams around the world.
Those who call themselves foodies, who are passionate and excited about creative gastronomy, storytelling and unique dining concepts. This one-off event, split into three individual experiences is for those who enjoy fun with their food, and who are looking to celebrate the reopening of pop-up dining in style.