Executive Chef Cristian Bassi Joins the Hoffman Family's Montpelier Plantation & Beach in the Caribbean

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. February 29, 2016

NEVIS, W.I. February 29, 2016 - Montpelier Plantation & Beach, a 55-year-old iconic boutique Caribbean hideaway owned and operated by the Hoffman family, is pleased to announce the appointment of globally experienced Cristian Bassi as the resort's new executive chef.

“Chef Bassi has excelled in prominent kitchens from Italy to Egypt and distinguished himself at several top resorts in the Caribbean. We are very happy he is now supervising and cheffing at Montpelier, where classic cooking prepared with local bounty is so highly regarded,” said Montpelier owner Muffin Hoffman.

Twenty-five-year industry veteran Bassi will be spearheading all culinary operations including new menu development, staffing and procurement for the resort's three dining venues - signature fine dining Restaurant 750 and its award-winning al fresco experience; Indigo, which offers more casual island dining; and Mill Privee, private tasting dinners in the on-property 300-year-old converted sugar mill. In addition, he will oversee the food offerings at the resort's three bars - the main house Great Room, Montpelier Beach Bar and the Pool Bar, as well as be responsible for wedding and other special occasion catering and in-room dining. And, he will also be offering cooking lessons to resort guests, where he will introduce participants to the art of using Caribbean spices.

Prior to joining the culinary team at Montpelier, Bassi served as executive sous chef at Makadi Spa Hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, where he launched a new outlet featuring Mediterranean specialties. He also honed his skills as executive chef at Calabash Cove Resort and Spa, Gros Islet, St. Lucia, West Indies, and served as sous chef at Sandals Beach Resort, Ocho Rios and at Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay - both in Jamaica. Born in Verona, Italy, Bassi's earlier chef positions were at Italian restaurants and resorts in Italy, as well as Italian restaurants in Switzerland, England and the Cayman Islands, British West Indies. This hospitality pro is multilingual and holds a diploma in foodservice and chef specialization from Instituto Professionale, Bardolino, Italy.

About Montpelier Plantation & Beach

Montpelier Plantation & Beach, a 55-year-old boutique West Indies hideaway, has been privately owned and operated by the Hoffman family since 2002. Situated on the former site of a 1747 sugar plantation amidst 60 tropical acres and 750 feet high in the lush hills of Nevis Island, the resort is a AAA Four Diamond award recipient and Relais & Châteaux member. With 16 sea-view, newly refurbished rooms and three suites housed in beautiful bungalows, the resort owns a secluded three-acre private beach. Its three bars, recently refurbished Great Room, three dining venues - including award-winning fine dining Restaurant 750, the exclusive Mill Privee and the casual Indigo - are available for private dining and events. The property offers an outdoor Spa, a 60-foot mosaic-tiled freshwater swimming pool, water and outdoor activities and side trips. While Montpelier is elegantly romantic for destination weddings and honeymoons, the younger set aged 5 to 12 can participate in the resort's Children in Action customized kids' programs.

Contact:
Marguarite Clark
[email protected]
(949) 295-2801