The new Executive Chef of Couran Cove Island Resort Charles Mancey knows the five-star touch required to win awards.

Charles has helped the eco-tourism island resort take home Restaurant and Catering Queensland�s �Gold Coast�s Best Corporate Caterer 2008� for the fourth year running and more recently ��Queensland�s Best Corporate Caterer� at the Restaurant & Catering Industry Awards for Excellence in September.

Couran Cove Island Resort�s focus on quality food and restaurant service underpins the island�s complete offer. A dedicated staff has upheld Couran Cove�s status as a premier resort in all aspects, since opening 10 years ago.

Charles has worked at some of the world�s top hotel chains and restaurants, during his 25 years as a chef.

His cooking style embodies a twist of classical French with a strong emphasis on modern Australian cuisine. His approach is uncomplicated, using the best-quality produce and ensuring taste is always paramount.

The restaurants� many natural settings provide a beautiful scenic outlook with a casual approach.

Charles said the food is delectable yet simple and the seasonally adjusted menus are easy to read.

�To me good food means you get the basics right and the rest will follow, here at Couran Cove that�s exactly what we�ve done� Charles said.

�My passion is to create gourmet Australian cuisine and see guests marveled by the succulent experience we�re recognised for.� Up-market dining is just one of the many features guests can take pleasure in when visiting the resort.

Couran Cove is a tranquil island paradise which has embraced world-class environmental preservation practices and earned its reputation as Queensland�s premier eco-sensitive and environmentally aware resort in the process.

Its environmental practices have been recognised by the AAA tourism body and have certified Couran Cove�s environmental practices with a Green Star accreditation, which evaluates the resort�s energy efficiency, waste minimisation and water management.

Couran Cove Island resort is just a short ferry ride from the Gold Coast�s Hope Harbour Marina. �Spring into Summer� packages start at $99 per person per night.

For full information on the resort and its latest offers, visit our new look website www.couran.com or call +61(0) 7 5509 3000 or 1800 268 726 within Australia.

To enjoy the sumptuous cuisine of Couran Cove�s Executive Chef Charles Mancey and the team, book your place today by calling Ph +61 (0)75509 3000.