Sunday, October 26, 2008

Working for the Mouse

I always like reading a behind-the-scenes account on anything Disney, mainly because most of the time, I'm not privy to such things.

This is an account of what goes into the food preparation, especially for the Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, from the point of view of a visiting Chef at WDW.

Throughout my 28-year restaurant career I have participated in numerous culinary events and festivals behind the scenes, in front of cameras, and as a guest chef or lecturer. Walt Disney World blows them all away with their efficiency, professionalism, service and offerings. It should come as no surprise that a company dedicated to hospitality and good times 365-days a year is able to pull it off so well - from the festival's attendees down to the guest chefs.

Just to tour the food service facilities and work alongside Disney chefs was a treat. This is a company that employs more than 350 top-notch chefs and thousands of line cooks to work at more than 300 food service facilities offering more than 6,000 food items. It is baffling when seen as in a behind-the-scenes manner.


An interesting article to read.

Zz.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Well that makes me feel good about Disney dining. Unfortunately that makes me feel bad about not being able to go for a while. :(