Press & Awards
Chef Saradhi Dakara has been honoured with multiple accolades for his culinary excellence, including the prestigious Fuad Barahim Award from the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. He has also been inducted as a Maître Rôtisseur into the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. In recognition of his leadership and expertise, he was nominated as a member of the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club and currently leads its UAE chapter alongside Ilaria Zamperlin.
Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin to lead UAE chapter of Chefs’ Irish Beef Club
MARCH, 2021
The Irish food board, Bord Bia, has revealed that New England Brasserie Company group executive chef Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin will lead the UAE chapter of the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club (CIBC).
Dakara and Zamperlin were inaugurated as the latest members at a special event held at Meat & Co. in Madinat Jumeirah on St Patrick’s Day (March 17) with the Irish ambassador to the UAE HE Aidan Cronin as the guest of honour.
Fuad Barahim Award for excellence from Châine des Rôtisseurs for the Maine Land Brasserie
OCTOBER, 2020
The Maine Land Brasserie, under the culinary direction of Chef Saradhi Dakara, was honored with the 2020 Fuad Barahim Award for Excellence by the renowned Châine des Rôtisseurs. The award was presented in recognition of the outstanding dinner hosted at the restaurant for Châine members in October 2020. This accolade reflects The Maine’s commitment to delivering refined cuisine, exceptional service, and a memorable dining experience that upholds the highest standards of gastronomic excellence.
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s Inspiring Journey to Global Fame; Building a Career in Dubai’s Top Kitchens
OCTOBER, 2020
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s journey started in a small coastal town in India, where food was more than just sustenance, it was a way of life. Inspired by his mother’s natural talent in the kitchen, young Saradhi spent hours watching her cook. Meals were at the heart of family life, creating lasting memories that would shape his future. While societal expectations nudged him toward a traditional career, he was drawn to the magic of cooking.