Gulf News: Cake Boss delights fans in Abu Dhabi live show
Chef Nouel Catis joins Buddy Valastro of hit television series, as judge at Cake Boss Abu Dhabi Edition. The live show held at the Emirates Palace impressed hundreds of fans who were regaled with cake-decorating tips from the renowned experts. Read the full article here.
So Good: The regional qualifiers for Valrhona C3 are in progress
Chef Nouel Catis represents the UAE as a finalist at the prestigious Valrhona C3 competition where hospitality professionals from around the world compete. In this round, aspirants were challenged to create an original and creative recipe of a plated dessert and another one of molten chocolate with the theme “Madagascan Manjari Grand Cru”, using the […]
Selection C3 – Chocolate Chef Competition
Semi-Finalist In 2018, Chef Nouel Catis showcased his exceptional chocolate artistry as a semi-finalist at the prestigious Selection C3 Chocolate Chef Competition. Competing against some of the best pastry chefs in the world, Chef Nouel impressed judges with his mastery of flavor pairing, technical precision, and innovative presentation. His performance in this elite competition marked […]
My Food Beginnings: “Don’t Underestimate your Filipino Heritage” (An Interview with a Chic Chef in the Sky)
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is one of the most Filipino-dense countries in the world. Approximately one out of eleven people you’d meet in the Emirates is Filipino. If you go to main cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the probability increases manifold. However, if you happen to be in Abu Dhabi and are expecting […]
Dubai Meets: Chef Nouel
When you are just starting in your career you’ll do whatever it takes to rise above the rest and claim your own throne. Since Dubai is a melting pot, you learn to appreciate humanity, become more open-minded, patient and tolerant of the varying cultural differences, and you will appreciate the world better – it appears […]
GMA News: Pinoy pastry chef of top UAE hotel shares recipe for success
There are no short-cuts to success, says Filipino dessert chef Nouel Omamalin, whose quick climb up the corporate ladder he credits to hard work and the constant drive to learn new things. Omamalin is the executive pastry chef at Fairmont Dubai, considered one of the best luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the […]
PhilStar Global: Food, fashion, fascinating adventures in M’s latest ish
As one of the world’s top producers of quality bananas, Maldives-based Dipolognon chef Nouel Omamalin’s reveals a modern take on the “linusak” (a traditional mashed banana delicacy). Also in this issue, explore the many choices of gastronomic fares of the island in M Restaurant Guide and learn about the events of the recently concluded Mindanao […]