Update - Dubai Metro, Buses and Trams: Commuters Can Now Travel Using QR… Transport - Dubai Trials Glydways Driverless Pods That Run on Dedicated Tra… Weather - Chance of Rain in Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain as Temperatures Rea…

Send an Inquiry

Fill in the details below and our team will get back to you.

Food & FMCG 1 min read 19 views

Dubai Marina Yacht Club appoints James Knight-Pacheco as new Executive Chef

Dubai Marina Yacht Club, one of the renowned private yacht clubs in the Middle East, has appointed James Knight-Pacheco as its new Executive Chef, responsible for all culinary operations.

Knight-Pacheco brings over 14 years of experience to the table after working with some of the finest restaurants in the UK as well as with esteemed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the double Michelin starred restaurant The Square in London, and with famous French chef, Raymond Blanc, at the world-renowned Le Manoir aux QuatSaisons in the village of Great Milton near Oxford, in Oxfordshire, England. He has also worked with Michael Caines MBE, Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton, renowned culinary consultant Peter Gorton and top-class Executive Chef Andr Garrett.

He has seen his career go international as Chef de Cuisine at Sense on the Edge part of the Six Senses Resort and Spa in Zighy Bay, Oman.

Knight-Pacheco also has extensive experience in a variety of media roles. He featured in two prime time BBC shows, and in Out of the Frying Pan, a series aired in the UK, Singapore, Australia, US, Russia and Denmark, on BBC Lifestyle Worldwide.

Other television appearances include Market Kitchen and The Restaurant. He has been featured in Come Together, Eat Together and BBC Good Food Guide, and conducted live demonstrations at exclusive events such as the BBC Good Show, Taste of London Westfields Shopping Centre and the annual Thermomix Demonstrators Conference.

Having earlier worked as a Chef in Michelin starred restaurants, Demonstrator, Chef Tutor and Executive Chef at prestigious venues, he has deep knowledge and insights on all aspects of restaurant operations with a focus on assuring the highest standards in quality and world-class customer service.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Home / Nivine William

ASDAA Burson-Marsteller

+9714 4507 600

kelly.home@bm.com; nivine.william@bm.com

Related News

More on Food & FMCG

View all

Comments (0)

Join the conversation

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

More News

See all
Entertainment

JioHotstar Launches on STARZPLAY Across MENA, Plans Subscriptions From Dh34.99

JioHotstar has entered the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through a partnership with STARZPLAY, bringing a multilingual library of Indian films, television shows, original series and reality programmes to South Asian audiences across the region. The streaming service is available through a...

Oct 12, 2026 · 3 min
Environment

ICBA Completes Agricultural Sustainability Training Programme Linking Dubai and Uzbekistan

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has completed a knowledge exchange programme connecting specialist training in Dubai with practical agricultural applications in Nukus, Uzbekistan, to strengthen local expertise in sustainable farming systems. Funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund...

Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min
Art and Culture

Dubai Culture to Host 11th Reading Box Initiative at Mirdif City Centre

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority will host the 11th edition of its Reading Box initiative at Mirdif City Centre from October 19 to 28, bringing together writers, poets, publishers and readers for a programme of literary events and interactive activities. The initiative aims to encourage reading...

Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min
Business

GFH Bank and Forbes Middle East to Launch Business Hub at Davos 2027

GFH Bank and Forbes Middle East have partnered to establish a business hub at GFH’s pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027 in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together investors, business leaders, government representatives and decision-makers for discussions on the global...

Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min

Our Associates


Add Business Card Add Event Add Directory Add Forum