Dave Pynt appointed guest chef of W Retreat & Spa Maldives

Dave Pynt, Owner and Head Chef at Burnt Ends, Singapore, will serve as the guest chef and Barbecue Ambassador at W Retreat & Spa-Maldives from 28 to 30 August, 2015.

While there, the Australian-born Chef will train the W team in preparation and presentation methods of barbecue dishes and will share his passion for playing with fire.

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Pynt comes from a culinary background, staging and working under legends such as Tetsuya Wakuda (Tetsuya’s and Waku Ghin), Rene Redzepi (Noma), Victor Arguinzoniz (Asador Etxebarri), Nuno Mendes (Viajante and The Loft Project) and Fergus Henderson (St John and St John Bread and Wine).

During his stay, Pynt will present his standout signature dishes at FISH, the overwater restaurant and at FIRE, the Al Fresco BBQ offering alternatives such as charcoal grill, tandoor and spit roast. Highlights include the pulled pork shoulder in home-made brioche bun with slaw and chipotle mayonnaise and the smoked quail eggs and caviar.