World’s smallest chef Le Petit enthrals audience at Shangri-La Eros

Shangri-La Eros New Delhi recently hosted ‘Le Petit Chef & Friends’, a show featuring the world’s smallest chefs. 

The chefs created through animation included Pequeña Maria from Spain, Piccolo Luciano from Italy, Chisano Takahiro from Japan, besides Le Petit chef from France, who is only 6 cm tall. 

The show is an extraordinary fusion of theatre and dining as the world’s smallest chef, along with his friends, takes you to an immersive experience. 

Set against the backdrop of the hotel’s elegant decor, the show promises a captivating one-and-ahalf-hour dining experience curated by these international chefs, to celebrate a diverse array of global flavours with the fusion of innovative 3D mapping and creative cuisine. 

Orchestrated by live hosts, it served a four-course contemporary European menu available as vegetarian and non-vegetarian, with interactive storytelling technology staged directly on guests’ plates. 

Since his creation in 2010, Le Petit Chef has become a viral sensation in restaurants around the world, from London to Singapore, and from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. 

Following an introduction, guests are seamlessly transported into the realms of a thrilling virtual cooking competition. Here, they discover a tantalising array of global specialities awaiting their discerning palates, while the ultimate victor is bestowed with the prestigious ‘Golden Hat’ award. Chef Piccolo Luciano from Italy was honoured with the award. 

The culinary journey, which is the best of theatre and dining combined, accommodated 32 guests per dining experience. 

The contemporary European menu is prepared with fresh ingredients and presented with flair and offers signature dishes such as Hass Avocado & Chicken Mortadella, Liquid Parmigiano Reggiano, Braised Lamb Rump with Compound Butter, and Mushroom Flan, ending on a sweet note with Green Tea Cake and Citrus Cremeux.

Children can indulge in a specially curated kids’ menu featuring a Mini Corn and Avocado Tortilla, Macaroni al Forno, Exotic Vegetable Cake and paired with a new cocktail menu. 

“We are delighted to introduce the latest edition of Le Petit Chef & Friends at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi. This extraordinary 3D immersive dining experience is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. As we unveil this new show, we invite guests to embark on a journey of culinary delight, where every dish tells a story and every moment is infused with magic as guests enjoy the healthy competition of our little chefs,” says Abhishek Sadhoo, General Manager, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi. 

The hotel management said that the show is open every Wednesday to Friday during dinner time. The show will also be presented during lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. The lunch session starts at 1:30 pm and dinner starts at 8:30 pm. 

“The vegetarian and nonvegetarian menus are priced at Rs 4,500 plus taxes, per person. Guests are also invited to upgrade the menu with wine pairing priced at Rs 9,000 plus taxes, per person, while the cocktail paired menu is priced at Rs 8,000 plus taxes, per person,” the management said.