Singapore, September 2010 – A 5th generation chef from Sweden, Chef Ebbe Vollmer was most recently second-in-command at Gordon Ramsay’s three-Michelin-star signature restaurant on Chelsea’s Royal Hospital Road. New to Asia, Chef Ebbe is set to draw deeply from his Nordic heritage and Michelin-star culinary pedigree to present a rare and idyllic ethos of ‘Essentialist Cuisine’ at JAAN Restaurant. JAAN Restaurant on the top floor of Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore is celebrated amongst Asia’s most sought-after dining destinations and ranked no. 30 on the highly-covetes S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants List.
Born and raised in the coastal region of Malmö, an abundant agricultural centre often referred to as ‘The Pantry’ of south Sweden, Chef Ebbe hails from one the area’s most prominent and respected restaurateur families. At 13, he began with assisting in his grandmother’s and uncle’s kitchens and by his 16th birthday, he had crossed the continent to work for Marco Pierre White at Harvey’s Wandsworth Commons – an iconoclast of London’s emerging restaurant scene in the 1990s. There, he first worked alongside Gordon Ramsay. Returning to Sweden in 2003 as chef-owner of Restaurant Bloom, Chef Ebbe was lauded “The Swedish Gagnaire” by Gourmet Magazine in 2008 and received critical-acclaim by dining authority the White Guide.
Chef Ebbe's personal and culinary philosophies are based on Essentialism. With a ‘less is more’ spirit he finds creative freedom in culinary compositions that reap clear flavours and flawless textures, each effort bound by a fastidious selection of seasonal ingredients chosen from a mere handful of producers globally. Sharing his vision for JAAN, Chef Ebbe describes, "My culinary ethic embraces both quality and passion – from the producers, from my team at JAAN and most of all, from myself. Our pride, therefore, demands full flavour from sprig of herb ordered, an uncompromising quality from each cut of meat accepted by the kitchen, and an unwavering consistency in every dish we plate and serve our patrons."
In welcoming Chef Ebbe to the helm of JAAN, Mr Aiden McAuley General Manager, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore and Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, said, “My team and I take true pleasure in introducing Chef Ebbe to Singapore and Asia. Chef Ebbe stood out to us for possessing a very natural instinct for cooking and for presenting us with consistently impressive cuisine. Furthermore, his passion for bringing each guest an unparalleled fine-dining experience underscores Swissôtel's credo ‘A Passion For Perfection’. Chef Ebbe’s experience working alongside the great Michelin-masters of contemporary cuisine including Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White complements his distinct approach to cooking at the highest levels. JAAN has consistently set benchmarks for Asia's gastronomic scene and with Chef Ebbe now at the helm, we are confident in the team's abilities to up the ante again, as it has done many times in the past, and to continue Equinox Complex's pioneering efforts in the lifestyle, culinary and entertainment arena."
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JAAN Restaurant
Part of the prestigious Equinox Complex located within Swissôtel The Stamford, JAAN Restaurant presides over stunning views of Singapore’s dynamic city skyline, 741 feet above ground at Level 70. Renowned for its world-class cuisine and exceptional service, JAAN has received innumerable awards for excellence, serving a distinctive menu of neo-classic, essentialist cuisine crafted by Chef de Cuisine Ebbe Vollmer from Sweden.
*Ranked No. 4 Best Restaurant in Asia by The Miele Guide 2009/2010
*Ranked No. 39 on the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010
Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore (www.singapore-stamford.swissotel.com)
Conveniently located in the heart of Singapore, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore is a deluxe hotel that boasts a prime Singapore location amidst the diversions of the Raffles City shopping complex, just 20 minutes away from Singapore Changi International Airport. Southeast Asia's tallest hotel, Swissôtel The Stamford offers a luxurious range of 1,261 guestrooms and suites with a wealth of amenities, as well as panoramic views of Singapore, Malaysia and parts of Indonesia. It boasts an impressive array of 16 restaurants and bars, including the Equinox Complex, Singapore's most exciting dining and entertainment complex. The hotel also houses the 70,000-sqft Raffles City Convention Centre; comprising 27 meeting venues with technologically advanced business facilities and services.