Eduard Balan is Partner and Managing Director of Anguilla’s newest Meads Bay Beach dining experience, Savi Beach Club. The seaside venue was inspired by Anguilla’s famous hospitality in bringing people together to eat, drink, celebrate and raise their energy.  Balan’s mantra is, “Let’s make every day a celebration.” Surrounded by the pearly sand and turquoise waters of Meads Bay Beach and within this atmosphere of celebration, Savi Beach Club allows guests to shift easily into holiday mode no matter what the season. Balan’s bespoke cocktails are touched by the taste of an Italian summer and Japanese spring to complement Chef Dario Schavio’s Italian-Japanese fusion menu.

Prior to opening Savi Beach Club, Balan was Bars Manager for Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa part of LXR Hilton in Anguilla, where he paved the way for a new style of mixology with his creative flair and unique techniques.

Having found his passion for the hospitality industry whilst working in Italy in a Michelin-starred restaurant, he quickly learned the art of pairing drinks with food to create the perfect marriage of flavors. In 2014, after moving to the UK, he started his career at Aqua Shard working his way up to Bar Manager.

Eduard competed at the 2017 ‘Waqar Pisco Cocktail Competition’ with competitors from all across Europe, winning 1st place in the UK (out of 45 opponents) and 3rd place in Europe.