Meet Simon, the new gardener chef who can turn any dish into an event!
The gardener chef Simon Devost-Dulude enjoys the Palais' rooftop garden to add fresh produce picked a few metres from the kitchen to his dishes. (CNW Group/Palais des congrès de Montréal)
MONTREAL, Aug. 22, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Palais des congrès and its exclusive caterer, Capital Catering, are pleased to introduce their executive chef, Simon Devost-Dulude. Chef Devost-Dulude recently took over as head of the seasoned staff at Montréal's largest institutional kitchen. He plans to add his own unique flavour to renewing the Palais culinary experience, a process that began in 2010.
"Selecting a local chef demonstrates how much we appreciate Québec cuisine and our eagerness to widely promote it among our regional and international customers seeking culinary discoveries," says Marc Tremblay, President and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. "The dynamism and passion of our gardener chef Devost-Dulude will soon define every dish we serve to the thousands of guests expected this year."
"With the support of his experienced kitchen staff, Simon Devost-Dulude is determined to showcase fresh-picked Québec products, such as the vegetables and fine herbs from the Palais rooftop garden, grown literally just steps away from the guests", declares Sébastien Hébert, Capital Catering's Director of Sales and Development.
A local chef
A graduate of the ITHQ hotel management school, Simon is a member of
Québec's new wave of chefs who never miss an opportunity to showcase
locally grown products. Passionate and creative, he is meticulous in
his drive to provide every guest with an unparalleled experience,
whether for business or gala events.
According to Simon Devost-Dulude: "Each customer is unique and my team and I especially love to offer them dishes that stand out because of the freshness of the products and the way the flavours come together. Our rooftop garden gives us this opportunity during summer since it doesn't get any fresher than using products picked the same day just a few metres from the kitchen!"
A garden next door
The Culti-Vert project, comprised of plant life and a container
vegetable garden, originated in 2011 atop the roof of the Palais des
congrès de Montréal as part of the Palais Sustainability Action Plan
and in collaboration with the Montréal Urban Ecology Centre. Capital
Traiteur, who partners in the project, benefits from a portion of the
harvest, as do the Intercontinental hotel and the Crudessence
restaurant. This means the Palais' upscale clientèle enjoys
incomparable freshness thanks to the carefully selected fruit,
vegetables and fine herbs. The Palais is also happy to share with the
local community by dedicating part of his garden to Herstreet
Foundation, who can enjoy their own summer harvest.
2011-2012 in review: A very successful year
The Palais des congrès de Montréal ended its 2011-2012 year eclipsing
its previous record of 2010-11 by 5%, after breaking attendance records
with 368 events that attracted more than 657,000 participants. These
results confirm Montréal's standing as the Number One host city in the
Americas for international association event, as ranked by the Union of
International Associations. During that period, 34% of events included
green planning and hosting initiatives, and our gardener chef Simon and
his team had the pleasure of serving thousands meals to those who
participated in the conventions, exhibitions, galas, meetings and
conferences held at the Palais. A mission accomplished in a flavourful,
creative and eco-friendly manner!
About the Palais des congrès de Montréal
The mission of the Palais des congrès de Montréal is to attract and host
conventions, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and other events. A
public institution with a commercial vocation, the Palais generates
major economic spinoffs for Québec and has contributed proudly for 28
years to sharing knowledge and enhancing Montréal's international
reputation as a first-rate destination. To learn more about the Palais
des congrès de Montréal, visit our website at www.congresmtl.com.
About Capital Catering Montréal
Driven by a commitment to serve, Capital Catering constantly strives to
offer quality products served by a qualified team in the most
professional and friendly manner. Working together with Capital
Catering means enjoying thoroughly turnkey solutions, unparalleled
service and quality food. For more information, visit www.capitaltraiteur.com.
N. B. Chef Devost-Dulude is available for interviews and news coverage, and to talk food! We could also grant photographers and film crews access to the Palais rooftop garden for some interesting shots or footage.
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Image with caption: "Simon Devost-Dulude, executive chef at Capital Catering, exclusive caterer at the Palais des congress de Montréal. (CNW Group/Palais des congrès de Montréal)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120822_C8831_PHOTO_EN_17143.jpg
SOURCE: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Simon Devost-Dulude, executive chef at Capital Catering, exclusive caterer at the Palais des congress de Montréal. (CNW Group/Palais des congrès de Montréal)
For further information:
Source:
Chrystine Loriaux, Adm.A., B.A.A.
Director, Marketing and Communications
Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal
Phone: 514 871-3104
For information:
Amélie Asselin
Advisor, Communications and Public Affairs
Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal
amelie.asselin@congresmtl.com
Phone: 514 871-5897