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Courts and KitchenAid team up

Published:Sunday | March 23, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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Executive chef at Jewel Resorts, Ravi Anne (left) uses a KitchenAid mixer while executive chefs Steve Sowa of Half Moon (centre) and Daniel Schweizer of Goddard Catering Group converse.
The KitchenAid team from left: Brand consultants Heather Morrison and Jerome McKellar and Brand Product Trainer Tanisha Cowan.
From left: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Sharon Folkes-Abrahams, Dennis Harris, managing director of Courts Jamaica, and Sasha Stojanov, regional commercial director of KitchenAid, unveiling the sweet treats.
From left: André Boswell, marketing manager of Margaritaville Caribbean, Salome Campbell, manager of Showjam Modelling Agency, André Dixon, director sales and marketing, Margaritaville, and Janet Williams, brand associate at CPJ.
From left: Debbie Rowe (merchandise manager, Courts) in a photo op with Jackie and Nathan Robb.
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Karrie Williams, Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:

Chefs and housewives in western Jamaica can now expect a better experience in the kitchen, thanks to the recent launch of KitchenAid appliances by Courts Jamaica Ltd at its flagship store, located at the Fairview Shopping Centre, Bogue, Montego Bay.

The Gleaner-sponsored event, hosted by Marlene Stephenson-Dalley, proved to be a major drawing card for several Montegonians; who turned out to view the kitchenware and enjoy a three-course meal prepared by three of the western region's most acclaimed executive chefs, using a number of KitchenAid appliances.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sharon Folkes-Abrahams, who was one of the keynote speakers, complimented both Courts and KitchenAid on their joint venture, noting, "The launch of the KitchenAid Experience Centre is even more important today when the ethos of 'do it yourself' is becoming increasingly attractive."

In attendance, too, were a number of other top business executives, including Dennis Harris, managing director for Courts Jamaica Ltd, and Sasha Stojanov, regional commercial director for KitchenAid.

Another major highlight of the night was in the form of Jamaica's famed cabaret singer, Karen Smith. She delighted patrons with a musical performance accompanied by warm hugs to everyone she encountered as she went around the showroom.

A variety of hors d'oeuvres and drinks was provided throughout the night by Pier One's attentive dining-room staff.

Here are the highlights.

Photos by Di Foto Shoppe