Appointment of Mr. Patric Qi as the Executive Chef

of Hangzhou Xianghu Xiaoyao Manor

杭州湘湖逍遥庄园行政总厨齐昌奎先生新任命

杭州湘湖逍遥庄园正式任命Patric Qi齐昌奎先生担任行政总厨一职。拥有181间客房及套房的湘湖逍遥庄园坐落于风景秀丽、历史悠久的杭州湘湖国家旅游度假区内，独踞杭州西湖“姐妹湖”的湘湖湖畔，是宾客探索当地风情，寻求闲适、静谧度假生活的理想之所。

Patric齐昌奎先生来自江城武汉，成长于一个热爱美食的传统家庭。在他的心中，餐桌是供一家人相聚、交流的“场所”，有着举足轻重的地位。他说：“美食可以传达真切的情感与享受，这观念一直深植于我的内心，从很小的时候，我就立志要成为一名厨师。”

Patric有着逾20年的烹饪经验，2001年，他在杭州知名社会餐饮“红泥”开始其职业生涯，2005年入职杭州君悦酒店·湖滨28中餐厅，并凭借高超的厨艺获得来自各方食客的赞誉。在加入杭州湘湖逍遥庄园后，齐昌奎总厨将带领一支超过100人的团队，负责庄园内四间餐厅和酒吧的厨房运营工作，包括水漾中餐厅、云从全日餐厅、逸·Bar和松涧堂茶室。同时，庄园所有的宴会服务、家宴服务和客房送餐服务的餐品，亦由他全权掌管。

在逍遥庄园， Patric将秉持“料”理生活的餐厅哲学，呈现一系列以丰富多变的天然时令食材为灵感来源的传统杭帮菜肴。他聚焦于优质、新鲜的食材本身，同时展现简约本真的独特滋味。 “我曾经为一对来杭州旅行的广东夫妇烹饪过晚餐，他们非常满意，以至于到现在我们都还保持着联系。他们时常会给我发消息，与我分享他们在世界各地所体验到的美食经历。” 他说，“这种主厨与食客间的连结，一直激励着我不断探索进取，通过持续的精进，将自己的烹饪技艺发挥到极致。”

Hangzhou Xianghu Xiaoyao Manor officially appointed Mr. Patric Qi as Executive Chef. With 181 innovatively designed guest rooms and suites, Xianghu Xiaoyao Manor is centrally located in the heart of Xianghu Lake Scenic Area. It's ideal destination for leisure as well as business trips and combining city exploration.

Mr. Patric Qi grew up in a traditional family in Wuhan. In his mind, dining table is a "place" for family gatherings. He says:" Food can convey true feelings and pleasure. This concept has been deeply rooted in my heart, and that’s the reason why I have been so much determined to become a cook since childhood."

With over 20 years’ cooking experience, Patric started his career in “Hong Ni”, a renowned restaurant by the West Lake in Hangzhou from 2001, then joined Grand Hyatt Hangzhou in 2005. With his excellent cooking skills, he was praised by diners from every corner of the world. After joining Hangzhou Xianghu Xiaoyao Manor, Chef Patric is now leading a kitchen team of over 100 people, responsible for the kitchen operation of the 4 restaurants and bars, Including Shuiyang Chinese Restaurant, Yuncong All Day Dining Restaurant, Lobby Bar and Songjian Hall (Tea Bar). Meanwhile, Patric is also in charge of banquet services and In-room dining services.

Patric believes in the philosophy of "material" and present a series of traditional Hangzhou cuisine inspired by rich and natural seasonal ingredients. He focuses on fresh ingredients themselves while presenting the unique taste of simplicity. "I once cooked for a Cantonese couple during their trip to Hangzhou and they were so satisfied with my food that we are still in touch. They often send me messages and share with me their dining experiences around the world." He said," The connection between chef and diners has always inspired me to explore and forge ahead."