Nigerian Chef Gbubemi Fregene, otherwise known as Chef Fregz, is transforming traditional African cuisine into contemporary and inventive plates.
Is it quite unusual for people in Africa to take up cooking as a serious career, but Gbubemi Fregene’s determination for the art of cuisine has brought him international recognition.
Chef Fregz brings a high level of passion for cooking, which has given him a considerable amount of international appreciation. Chef Fregz believes that one needs true love for the craft of cooking to create tasty meals, and to keep up in the game.
Gbubemi was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, but grew up in Benin City. Later Fregene left Nigeria to study at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Paris, France, where he learned classical French cooking techniques while researching new cultural influences from different countries.
After his internship periode and residence at Market Restaurant, Paris, he returned to Nigeria to built his brand. He focused on captivating Nigerian youths by targeting their passion for innovative and unique cooking.
Going back in time, Chef Fregz admites that the profession chef is starting to get the respect that it deserves. In Africa, people are starting to accept that it is a real profession.
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