Gurugram, January 2024 – Introducing the latest addition to the culinary team at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences – Italian Master Chef Carmine De Filippo. Chef Carmine officially joined The Leela Family on December 12, 2023, bringing with him a remarkable career spanning over 30 years.

With a catering background rooted in the heart of Milan, Chef Carmine De Filippo has nurtured his skills through diverse experiences at renowned establishments worldwide. Chef Carmine’s journey has left an unforgettable mark, from his impressive time at the Westin Bangladesh and Malaysia to the prestigious Regency Hotel Kuwait and Kempinski Kenya & Djibouti. Most notably, he recently served as the Italian Master Chef for Kenya & Djibouti, where he showcased his gastronomic prowess since July 2017.

A graduate of the esteemed C.A.P.A.C in Milan, Chef Carmine De Filippo’s deep love for cooking arts has been guided through a comprehensive diploma in culinary techniques. His dedication to the craft is evident in every dish he creates, making him a perfect fit for The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences’s commitment to delivering luxury and dining perfection like never before.

As Chef Carmine De Filippo takes the steering wheel of The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences’s Italian cuisine offerings, guests can expect a ride fueled with authentic Italian flavours and innovative techniques. This exciting addition to the hotel’s story solidifies its reputation as a master in the hospitality industry.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is beyond excited to introduce Chef Carmine to their team. Additionally, the team can’t wait to witness the remarkable impact of his solid experiences and cookery skills on their hosting experience.

About The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Located on Ambience Island, at the Delhi-Gurugram border, with the capital city on one side and established Gurugram’s business district on the other. This hotel is a part of a lifestyle complex, offering 412 rooms, suites, and apartments with contemporary and true Indian luxury feature, that is at a convenient 15 minutes’ drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The hotel features three restaurants and a bar: Spectra – 24 hours, multi-cuisine restaurant with 7 show kitchens; Diya – Pan-Indian Specialty Restaurant and Zanotta, an authentic Italian Specialty Restaurant, Rubicon Bar & Cigar lounge – stylish & contemporary bar with cigar lounge. Situated in a business hub, the hotel offers banqueting space of 35,000 sq ft including pillar-less ballrooms, board rooms and meeting rooms. The hotel offers also include 20,000 sq ft of space at The Leela Spa and Salon and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.

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