Aitor Olabegoya - Culinary Director At Migas, Beijing, and Guest Chef At Zest, At The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin.

Published: April 12, 2015, 1:19 p.m.

b"Chef Aitor Olabegoya was the First prize winner at The International Competition for Young Chefs in Spain in 1999. He is also the most awarded Spanish Chef in Beijing. He leads the Migas kitchen team with his vast experience of having worked with many renown professionals in the industry, building a long career, despite his young age. He is constantly in search of new recipes and ways of cooking and creating fusions of different products from different cultures, and blending them with a special Mediterranean touch.\\n\\nApril will see Aitor at Zest at The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin as a guest of Executive Chef Ornato Antunes, where the two of them will create a culinary delight for everyone.\\n\\nIt was great chatting with Aitor, as he's so passionate about food - which really comes through in this interview. We ranged over ingredients, freshness and supplies, through Basque country cooking, and on to what lies ahead for him."