Chef's table: Behind the scenes at the Hilton kitchen

KATO Chairman Peter Ngori, Cabinet Secretary of Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala and General Manager Hilton Hotel John Mcaree in Nairobi during the Chef's table luncheon which was hosted at the Hilton's kitchen. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Fine dining often features tastes that are new to your palate, and at other times ones you are familiar with but you have no idea how they come about. Usually, the closest you can get to the heart of the meal is by complimenting the chef.