Thursday, August 22, 2024 Infusing a vibrant spirit into the kitchens at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, the newly appointed Executive Chef Alvin Dela Cruz brings over two decades of culinary expertise to this picturesque countryside. “Alvin is a highly accomplished chef with a rich portfolio,” says Anthony Tschudin, Resort Manager. “Having most recently led the culinary team at Four Seasons Resort Lana’i in Hawaii, Alvin truly understands the significance of celebrating a destination through its cuisine and culture.
” Carrying on a Legacy Home to such a rich and vibrant culture, Thailand presents a unique opportunity for Alvin to display his culinary prowess. With heritage and legacy as his two watchwords, he takes on this role knowing the legacy that he is going to imbibe. “In a place like Chiang Mai, the dynamic is amplified,” he says.
“With so much ancient Lanna heritage and a vibrant modern metropolis to showcase – the possibilities are limitless.” Asian Roots Having grown up in an Asian family in California, Alvin recollects his childhood with fondness, where food is always a family affair. “With us Filipinos, and with expat families perhaps even more so,” he grins.
Encouraged to explore his skills in the kitchen by his mother, Alvin quickly found that he had an affinity and an aptitude for cooking at an early age. A graduate of the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, California, he has since honed his skills in various capacities with th.