Our story
From Mauritius to Italy, and back to Grand Baie
The story of Chef Paolo, founder of La Marinara in Grand Baie (Mauritius).
The roots
Rishi Gukhool was born in Mauritius. He grew up among the island's scents, colours and pace, developing a precise taste from the very beginning.
The metamorphosis
In Italy, the method of real pizza gave shape to his art. Slow proving, few ingredients, great attention. Rishi became Chef Paolo — or Paul — the cook who turns tradition into his own craft.
Rishi, Paolo, Paul: the names that travel with him tell the richness of a human identity built from roots, encounters and choices.
For La Marinara, the process matters as much as the result. From earth to plate, every step is respected and valued, because the quality of the experience begins before the first bite.
The revolution
Back in Grand Baie (Mauritius), he founded La Marinara. A bridge between Italy and Mauritius, a fresh idea for the island. Every pizza follows his hands: from the rocket grown on site to the sun-ripened tomato, and the hand-kneaded dough with Caputo flour and extra virgin olive oil.
- The roots
- Rishi Gukhool
- Mauritius
- The metamorphosis
- Chef Paolo
- Italy
- The revolution
- La Marinara Grand Baie
- Founded in 2023
The chef behind the counter
The charm of Mauritius meets the flavours of Italy.
Known as chef Paolo, or Paul, Rishi brings the same care to his dough that he brings to the people around him. Nothing here is made by machine or by shortcut.
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