The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain will welcome internationally recognised Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi to Plums for Plums by Tala, an exclusive culinary residency from November 11 through January 1, 2027. Created especially for the residency, the menu will feature a five-course tasting menu and a selection of à la carte dishes, with new creations that draw on global influences.
“Plums by Tala is a chance to do something completely new. Every dish has been created especially for this residency, drawing on flavours and techniques I’ve gathered from kitchens around the world, and I can’t think of a better way to close out the year than sharing them with guests at Plums,” said Chef Tala.
A celebrated Bahraini chef with an international following, Chef Tala holds a master’s degree in culinary management from the Culinary Arts Academy César Ritz in Lucerne, Switzerland, where she also trained in some of the country’s leading hotel kitchens.
Among her many accolades, Chef Tala was named the inaugural recipient of MENA’s Best Female Chef by MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2022. In 2024, she was appointed a UN Tourism Gastronomy Ambassador and received Three Knives from The Best Chef Awards and in 2025, she received the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award, reflecting the esteem in which she is held by her peers.
Plums by Tala will run every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7pm, beginning November 11, featuring a five-course tasting menu and a selection of à la carte dishes by Chef Tala. Special menus will also be presented on December 24, 25 and 31. The original Plums menu will remain available throughout the residency.
“I’m delighted to welcome Chef Tala to Plums. She has an inimitable style of cooking that brings a fresh perspective to Khaleeji cuisine, and I’m confident her distinctive culinary approach will delight our guests. I look forward to the collaboration and the opportunity to exchange ideas and culinary perspectives throughout this residency,” said Joergen Sodemann, Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
Set along the coast of Manama, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is home to a collection of distinctive dining destinations. Among its longstanding restaurants, Plums is known for its premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and Art Deco-inspired interiors. The residency brings Chef Tala’s interpretation of global flavours to the restaurant, complementing its established approach to fine dining.
To make a reservation or for more information, call 1758 6499 or WhatsApp 3977 0525.
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