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Chef Azmin Ghahreman is a citizen of the world. Born in Iran and educated in Geneva, Switzerland, he attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, with concentration in French Cuisine. Chef Azmin has lived and worked all over the globe. He has served as the executive chef at international 5-star resorts, has recently partnered with Crystal Cruises, and through the years, has created several of his own highly successful culinary-inspired businesses. His passion for advancing the quality of food has lead him to help other restaurateurs and culinary concepts develop and perfect the art of creating world-class establishments including destination resorts, cruise ships, country club restaurants and other fine dining businesses.

Chef Azmin’s international-oriented cooking styles and avid interest in utilizing the best ingredients available distinguish him on the culinary map. His talent and extensive experiences have given him the prestigious opportunity to cook for more than 40 world leaders. A true renaissance man, his culinary interests have no bounds. He is a chef, sommelier, master mixologist, and expert in global spices and cooking techniques. He is known for saying, “the sky is not the limit.” In 2019, he just celebrated 12 Years in Laguna Beach. Additional information about Chef Azmin’s work can be found at www.sapphirelaguna.com.