Chefs Table Beach Canteen 2025 in Dubai

Chef Milan Jurkovic brings bold Balkan flavors to life with heart, heritage and a dash of modern flair. Inspired bytraditional recipes and Dubai’s vibrant food scene, he champions simplicity, creativity and sustainability - earning Michelin Bib Gourmand, Gault&Millau, and MENA’s 50 Best accolades.

Homegrown Chef: Yes — passionate about bringing Balkan heritage to the UAE.

Industry Experience: Over a decade of hands-on culinary expertise across Serbia and the UAE.

Special recognitions/achievements:

• Gault&Millau UAE (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• 50 Best Discovery by World’s 50 Best Restaurants (2022)
• Michelin Bib Gourmand (2023, 2024)
• MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants by World’s 50 Best (2024, 2025)

References:

• Michelin Guide
• Gault & Millau UAE

Chef Carmen Rueda, named Best Pastry Chef at the Middle East & Africa 50 Best Awards 2024, is a leader in the pastry world. 

With a background at Michelin-starred institutions like El Bulli and The Fat Duck, and as a two-time World Chocolate Masters finalist, Carmen has honed her expertise across Europe, Asia, and Africa. 

Now leading BRIX Café and Journey, she brings innovative, award-winning creations that continue to redefine the region’s dessert scene. Her visionary approach has made her a key figure in the ongoing success of 3Fils and BRIX.

Chef Faisal, the first Emirati chef in the Michelin Guide, blends heritage with modern techniques. At 30, he’s renowned for bold creativity, sustainability, and seasonal ingredients. His award-winning restaurant has gained global recognition, inspiring future chefs and redefining Emirati cuisine with a visionary approach to contemporary gastronomy. 

Recognitions:

• Featured on the Michelin Guide
• Featured on Gault Millau One Toque

Canadian-Chinese Chef Kelvin Cheung blends Chinese heritage, North American upbringing, and French training at Dubai's Jun's.

A pioneer of "Third Culture Food," his globally-inspired cuisine has earned Michelin recognition and MENA's 50 Best placement.
Beyond cooking, he advocates for sustainability and empowering women in the culinary world.

How long have you been in the industry:
20+ years, I grew up in my parents’ restaurants

Special recognitions

• Ranked on #7 Mena’s 50 Best, 2025 (And 2024 & 2023)
• Caterer Middle East, Chef Patron Of  The Year, 2024
• Whatson Dubai Chef of the Year, 2024
• Fast Company, Most Innovative Person in Business, 2024
• Michelin Guide, 2023 & 2024
• Awarded One Toque, Gault & Millau 2023, 2024, & 2025

Chef Jhovani Manalo, Head Chef at 3Fils, is renowned for his culinary expertise and leadership, overseeing everything from ingredient sourcing to creating innovative dishes. 

A graduate of Batangas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Jhovani’s career began in the Philippines, where he worked alongside chefs like Roberto Segura and Carlo Garcia Valentino at Waka Restaurant & Bar. His contributions to menu development and high-profile collaborations helped shape his expertise. 

Now leading 3Fils, Chef Jhovani continues to push culinary boundaries, offering bold flavors and unforgettable dining experiences.