Chef Juan Carlos Barzola will be preparing a lavish Peruvian brunch at Emporia State University's Lakeview Cafeteria on Friday, October 12. Chef Barzola is a participant in the Sodexho Global Chef program, and tours Sodexho operations worldwide to provide exposure to his country's unique cuisine.
Chef Barzola has studied at at the French Culinary Institute of New York and Le Cordon Bleu Peru. Since completing his formal culinary training he has directed kitchens at the JW Marriott Hotel in Lima, Royal Caribbean Celebrity Cruises for Europe, Roosevelt Hotels & Suites and the APC Corporation, one of the largest catering companies in Peru. Chef Barzola joined Sodexho in 2006 and is currently Executive Chef of the Business & Industry and Education programs.
Lunch will be served in the Memorial Union Lakeview Cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The menu includes Vegetarian Ceviche, a vegetarian entree (tba), Grilled Chicken in a Peruvian sauce, Arroz Zambito and Passionfruit Mousse. You can sample all of these dishes as well as access the regular deli bar and salad bar. Chef will be available to answer questions and talk about his homeland. Cost: $5.00 (all you can eat). Come discover the tastes and culture of Peru with Chef Barzola.