Partner Content: Follow Chef JP Anglo as he reveals how Dubai’s top culinary talent selects ingredients and flavours.
Dubai’s dining scene is thriving, and behind every memorable dish is a chef who cares as much about sourcing as seasoning. In a city where premium produce is always within reach, one destination continues to stand out for chefs who take their ingredients seriously: Waterfront Market.
Located on the Deira Corniche, Waterfront Market is the UAE’s largest fresh food hub and a vital part of Dubai’s culinary landscape. Open 24 hours a day in a fully air-conditioned setting, it brings together an impressive line-up of seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, dry goods, and spices under one roof. For many of the city’s leading chefs, it is where menus begin.
It is also the backdrop for FACT’s new video series, Behind the Plating. The series follows some of Dubai’s most exciting culinary talents as they move through the market, explore seasonal produce, and explain how the right ingredients can transform a dish from good to unforgettable.
The previous episodes spotlight Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s, Chef Roberto Segura of La Barra, Chef Hadrien Villedieu of Chez Wam, and Chef Sperxos of the Efzin group, who invite viewers to see the market through a chef’s eyes. FACT trails them as they weave through the seafood counters, negotiate with trusted vendors, and pause at stalls piled high with herbs, citrus, and spices. Each stop becomes a lesson in freshness, traceability, and taste.
And this time, it’s Chef JP Anglo in the spotlight. Chef JP Anglo is a culinary innovator from the Philippines who has championed modern Filipino cuisine on the global stage. Raised in a food-loving family, he developed a passion for bold flavours and local ingredients early on, which later shaped his approach to Filipino cooking. After building a strong reputation in the Philippines through his restaurant Sarsa, he brought his culinary vision to Dubai, where he continues to elevate Filipino cuisine through concepts like the FACT winner Kooya Filipino Eatery.
This collaboration between FACT, Waterfront Market, and Chef JP Anglo shines a light on the decisions made long before a dish reaches the table. By celebrating responsible sourcing and chef-driven selection, Behind the Plating encourages viewers to think more about where their food comes from and why that matters. For Dubai’s food lovers, it is a delicious blend of education and entertainment that looks as good as it tastes.
GO: Visit www.waterfrontmarket.ae for more information.