MasterChef Eva Millan and multi-award winning experiential restaurateur 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 dazzle 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.
Set within an iconic building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, we are inviting twenty handpicked leaders at innovative companies who understand the impact that unique experiences can have on their teams. We want to give you a small glimpse of our expertise and what you can expect from working with us, whether you are seeking reconnection, professional development, or extraordinary incentives for your team.