Karisma Hotels & Resorts, renowned for its Gourmet Inclusive Experience, is pleased to launch Little Eko Chefs at the newly opened Generations Riviera Maya, presenting foodie families with fun facts, interactive techniques, and easy-to-replicate recipes. Little Eko Chefs will debut during an exclusive Little Eko Chefs Weekend hosted by MasterChef Junior’s Season 1 Winner, Alexander Weiss, offered complimentary to guests staying Aug. 15 – 17, 2014.

“Little Eko Chefs is an unprecedented experience for our youngest guests to truly immerse themselves in the cultures of other foods, gain cooking skills for the future, and learn easy and delicious recipes as part of many memories they’ll be taking home from their stays at Generations Riviera Maya,” said Jeroen Hanlo, vice president of food & beverage for Karisma Hotels & Resorts and creator of the distinguished Gourmet Inclusive Experience. 

Little Eko Chefs, held every weekday in the resort’s Eko Kids Club, will be a first-of-its-kind program, incorporating historical and cultural facts, eco-friendly food basics, and hands-on cooking opportunities.  Classes will build upon Generations Riviera Maya’s existing commitment to delivering unforgettable culinary, environmental, and authentic experiences as a part of its Gourmet Inclusive vacations for the entire family.

Many of the ingredients used for Little Eko Chefs will be sourced locally, including from Karisma’s 75,000-square-foot greenhouse located just a few steps away from the resort.  All Little Eko Chefs participants will be awarded a special certificate after completing the class – offering them a personal memento of their vacations and testament to their new gastronomic skills!

Hanlo continued, “We are thrilled to welcome Alexander for the Little Eko Chefs Weekend at Generations Riviera Maya, and look forward to watching aspiring young chefs become stars in the kitchen as a part of the ongoing Little Eko Chefs program.”

Offering a first taste of Little Eko Chefs, Generations Riviera Maya invites guests to join Weiss, 13-year old wunderkid and first-ever winner of MasterChef Junior, on a three-day culinary adventure for the entire family.  The Little Eko Chefs Weekend will provide a select group of children (and parents) a sampling of Little Eko Chefs as well as exclusive opportunities to interact with Alexander, including a meet and greet with mocktails and photos, a live culinary performance, and a cooking class for kids to watch and learn from Weiss, personally. 

Guests of the Little Eko Chefs Weekend will also be invited to enjoy a pasta dinner on the Chef’s Market deck overlooking nothing but the azure sea and sky; a special turndown amenity for children before bedtime; and a goodbye afternoon ice-tea party.

“I’m very excited to host the debut of this awesome culinary program for kids at Generations Riviera Maya,” said Alexander Weiss. “The Little Eko Chefs concept is such a rare opportunity for kids like me, who to love to cook and eat, to discover new foods from around the world, gain hands-on cooking basics, and learn easy recipes while having fun.”  

The Little Eko ChefsWeekend hosted by MasterChef Junior’s Season 1 Winner, Alexander Weiss, is being offered complimentary to guests staying Aug. 15 – 17, 2014 at Generations Riviera Maya.  Little Eko Chefs will be available to all the resort’s youngest guests each weekday from 4 – 5 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 18.

Nightly rates for Generations Riviera Maya begin at $407 per adult, per night based on double occupancy and $67 per child, per night for 2014, including the Gourmet Inclusive Experience featuring gourmet à la carte meals, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, and full service concierge.  Rates are inclusive of taxes and fees. 

Hotel reservations can be booked by calling 1-866-527-4762, contacting your travel agent or visiting www.karismahotels.com.

SOURCE: Generations Riviery Maya press release