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Chef Dominique

Born in the French city of Lyon to a family of bakers, chefs and grocers, Chef Dominique Thevenet brings four decades of distinctive international culinary experience to Quintessence Hotel.

Before moving to Anguilla 30 years ago, Dominique spent time honing his culinary craft at five-star hotels in France, Egypt, Yemen, Gabon, and Senegal. He worked in many of the island’s finest restaurants before opening his own, the much-acclaimed Café de Paris. Today, Chef delights guests and visitors alike with his unique fusion of local Caribbean and classic French flavors.

Before moving to Anguilla 30 years ago, Dominique spent time honing his culinary craft at five-star hotels in France, Egypt, Yemen, Gabon, and Senegal. He worked in many of the island’s finest restaurants before opening his own, the much-acclaimed Café de Paris. Today, Chef delights guests and visitors alike with his unique fusion of local Caribbean and classic French flavors.

“By capitalizing on our endless oceans and forging close relationships with local Anguillan purveyors, I am able to combine the freshest local goods with imported French and American delicacies. I have created a unique cuisine that includes the flavors of France, Anguilla and the Caribbean— we call it ‘island soul food.”

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Fruits of labor

At Quintessence we are proud to partner with talented local farmers and purveyors, many of whom have become dear friends. Chef Dominique has developed a thoughtfully-curated menu that highlights the freshest and best from the sea and the land. With access to both local ingredients and foreign delicacies, Chef’s creations delight guests and locals alike.