Palace Resorts has announced a joint partnership with world-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura to bring The Osteria Francescana Experience to the Mexican Caribbean. Known as one of the Top 50 Chefs in the world, Massimo Bottura will bring his culinary talents to Moon Palace Cancun for only two exclusive nights, on August 18^th and 19^th 2018. Proceeds from this upscale dining experience, in partnership with the Palace Foundation, will go to Food for Soul, Massimo Bottura’s non-profit organization that creates and sustains community kitchens around the world to raise awareness on the issues of food waste and social isolation.

Massimo Bottura

The message launched by Bottura’s organization and sustained by the Palace Foundation sheds light on the contemporary issues of food wastage and food insecurity as two sides of the same coin. With over 800 million people undernourished, still one third of the food produced every year goes to the landfill. Instead of viewing surplus ingredients as waste, Bottura sees them as a gift we can all transform for a greater good.

As the leader of the luxury all-inclusive space, Palace Resorts has proven its commitment to elevating the brand’s culinary offerings by partnering with some the world’s greatest brands. Now having the privilege, to align with one of the top culinary masters in Italian gastronomy, chef Massimo Bottura, the company brings elite culinary experiences from around the world to its guests.

“As we continue to position ourselves as the leader in the luxury all-inclusive space, Palace Resorts continues to form strategic alliances with brands that take us to the next level,” said Jabib Chapur, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Palace Resorts.  “In this case, partnering with Massimo Bottura was a natural fit given that both brands share a love for top-tier culinary experiences, along with a passion for giving back, to communities. Bringing these events to Moon Palace Cancun is a testament to our commitment to bring guests unique culinary experiences from all over the world, right to their vacations, while at the same time, raising awareness within communities that need a voice.”

“The spotlight is on chefs today so they need to use that energy to promote change. Reaching out and getting everyone in the community involved is the first step to making change. But it’s not only about chefs: everyone can do something, because we’re all in this together. Cooking is a call to act,” said Bottura.

Palace Resorts is offering world-class epicurean experiences at each of its properties. Just recently, the brand welcomed of the world’s best culinary masters, world-renowned three-Michelin-star Chef Joan Roca, owner of Spain’s celebrated El Celler de Can Roca, in Girona, Spain

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 In 2017, the brand announced an exclusive partnership with Certified Angus Beef, making it the first and only hotel chain in Cancun, to offer the highest quality of beef at all ten of its properties.  And, just recently the brand announced an exclusive partnership with the world-renowned pastry chef, Antonio Bachour. Named one of the ten best pastry chefs in America, Bachour’s partnership with Palace Resorts features an exclusive menu selection exclusively curated by him and are featured at all ten of the brand’s oceanfront properties in Mexico and Jamaica.

In addition, the brand has taken a step further in its commitment to perfecting its culinary offerings by launching its own cooking school and pastry shop. Here, chefs have access to ongoing educational seminars, additional training and can stay up to date on the latest culinary trends.

The Osteria Francescana Experience will take place at Moon Palace Cancun on August 18^th and 19^th 2018. For ticket information and bookings, please visit: www.palaceresorts.com