Christophe Laplaza has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Christophe Laplaza began his career with Four Seasons in 2018 as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca and quickly advanced to Executive Chef by 2019, managing the Hotel's entire food-and-beverage operation by 2020. He further refined his skills at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano before moving to Sharm El Sheikh. Now, he oversees one of the largest food and beverage operations in the company's portfolio, with twelve dining venues along the Red Sea.
Laplaza aims to create unforgettable dining experiences that allow diners to travel the world from the comfort of their table, offering a variety of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian, Latin American, Lebanese and pan-Asian among others. He leads a team of 320 professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment focused on excellence and authentic culinary experiences. His leadership maintains the Resort's status as a premier culinary destination. "Our restaurants and bars re-define the dining experience in Sharm El Sheikh with fine local ingredients, creative cuisines and interactive atmospheres immersed in our desert-to-sea culture, all led by the most talented chefs and mixologists," he emphasizes.
Laplaza's passion for cooking began in his grandmother's kitchen in Burgundy, France, and his career has included working at a hotel restaurant in Versailles with Gordon Ramsay as a consultant. Now in Sharm El Sheikh, he embraces a balanced lifestyle focused on health, sports and family, inspired by the tranquil environment of the Red Sea, aligning with his goal of advancing in the food and beverage industry.