Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta explores global destinations through local dishes rooted in history
Food brings people together. Every delicious dish tells its own story as it bridges cultures and speaks to time-honored traditions. For lovers of travel, biting into the authentic dishes of a region is often a top priority. Sharing in this passion for cultural culinary creations is Chris Nassetta, president & CEO, Hilton.
In Cooking with Chris, a new global video series, Chris meets the talented chefs behind some of Hilton’s most memorable dining experiences around the world. This culinary journey blends travel, culture, and connection, and along the way, he trades stories, techniques, and a genuine love of cooking as he learns to prepare a signature local dish at each destination.
The series begins in Morocco, where Chris finds himself at Conrad Rabat Arzana. Here, he rolls up his sleeves alongside Executive Sous Chef Adil Limi to take on a dish steeped in history: traditional chicken tagine. Dating back more than 2,000 years, tagine is both a recipe and a method of slow cooking in a clay pot designed to capture and intensify flavor using only the natural juices of its ingredients. It’s a dish born of necessity, perfected over generations, and deeply rooted in Moroccan culture.
Watch as the two cook side by side and share stories of their own family traditions.