Dip Shrestha Receives Judges’ Choice Award for Executive Chef of the Year at Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025
Chef Dip Shrestha Marks Over a Decade of Distinguished Service at Wyndham Garden Ajman, Demonstrating Excellence in Culinary Innovation and Leadership.

At the prestigious Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025, Dip Shrestha, Executive Chef at Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche, was honored with the Judges’ Choice Award for Executive Chef of the Year. This recognition celebrates his exceptional leadership, creativity, and longstanding contribution to the culinary industry in the UAE.
With over 13 years of persistent service at Wyndham Garden Ajman, Chef Dip has consistently elevated the dining experience, blending innovation with authenticity in every dish. His philosophy goes beyond cooking—it’s about inspiring excellence in others, maintaining operational discipline, and nurturing a kitchen environment where creativity flourishes.
Chef Dip embodies the modern executive chef’s role: balancing the science of food, the art of plating, the strategy of business, and the warmth of hospitality. As he puts it, “A chef must think like a scientist, organise like an accountant, inspire and motivate like a warrior, move like a track star, plate like an artist, and cook like a grandma.”
This award recognizes not only his culinary skills but also his ability to lead and inspire teams, manage large-scale operations, and consistently uphold the highest standards of quality and service. Chef Dip Shrestha’s journey is a shining example of what passion, persistence, and purpose can achieve in the world of hospitality.
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