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Worldchefs Celebrates IKA/Culinary Olympics 2020
- From 14 to 19 February 2020, the 25th IKA/Culinary Olympics took place in Stuttgart, Germany. Worldchefs President Thomas A. Gugler opened the historic event.
- Over 1800 participants, including 110 teams and 67 Worldchefs Certified Judges from all over the world came together over the four days of the competition.
- Worldchefs Village, at the heart of the competition arena, witnessed community, comradery, and culinary delights throughout the event. Photos are available here.
Paris, 28th of February 2020 – From 14 to 19 February 2020, the 25th IKA/Culinary Olympics took place in Stuttgart, Germany. Worldchefs President Thomas A. Gugler opened the historic event to an audience of white jackets representing 67 countries. His speech is viewable here.
Over 1800 participants, including 110 teams and 67 Worldchefs Certified Judges from all over the world came together over the four days of the competition. Norway took home the gold medal. The official medal table can be found here with full results.
Worldchefs Village, at the heart of the competition arena, witnessed community, comradery, and culinary delights throughout the event. Photos of Worldchefs at IKA/Culinary Olympics 2020 are available here.
“Worldchefs Village is a fantastic atmosphere. So many different nations, so many different cultures, beliefs, races, under one umbrella. I am very proud to be here.” – Thomas A. Gugler, Worldchefs President
Amid the exciting atmosphere, Worldchefs announced the creation of Culinary Ability Awards Committee. Former Worldchefs President Dr. H. C. Siegfried Schaber was also presented with a VKD Life Achievement Award, handed out and given by President Gugler, recognizing Chef Schabers remarkable contributions to the industry.
Worldchefs offers utmost congratulations and appreciation to the organizer of IKA 2020, the Verband der Köche Deutschlands e. V. (VKD/German Chefs’ Association), as well as Messe Stuttgart, Dehoga Baden-Württemberg and numerous honorary VKD members that helped make the event a fantastic experience.
Thank you to our members and partners for joining us at Worldchefs Village: Electrolux Professional, Custom Culinary, Koppert Cress, VITO Oil, HUG, Friedr. Dick, Antonius Caviar, Sterling Halibut, Culinary Association of Wales, Maldive Chef Association, Singapore Chef Association, and the Nordic Chef Association.
Worldchefs also extends our sincere gratitude for special on-site support: kitchen equipment from Electrolux Professional, servingware from Figgjo, disposable products from Duni, champagne from Champagne Collet, beer from Birra Morena, kitchen utensils from Andy Manhart, pans from AMT Gastroguss, and logistics from VKD.
“The IKA/Culinary Olympics was the perfect setting for the international family of chefs to come together and devote themselves to our shared great passion: cooking.” – Richard Beck, President of the VKD.
Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 will be the next opportunity to gather together the Worldchefs global community. To learn more and to attend Congress 2020, visit www.worldchefscongress.org.
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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through four core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the globe through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events, Worldchefs Village, and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules and endorsemetn of key culinary competitions worldwide, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS 2020
The biennial event for industry leaders and culinary innovators, Worldchefs Congress & Expo unites thousands of chefs and celebrated voices in gastronomy for a dynamic four-day forum designed to transform an industry into an inspired community.
Hear from leading experts, experience masterclasses with top chefs, learn about the latest trends in HoReCa innovation, watch the world’s best culinary teams compete in the final of the Global Chefs Challenge, and connect with industry professionals from around the globe at Worldchefs networking and dining events.
Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, 29th July – 1st August. Network and expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide. Register now at www.worldchefscongress.org.
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For any media inquiries, contact:
Clare Pettersson
Communications Manager, Worldchefs
T. +33 1 80 06 58 30
Worldchefs Culinary Ability Awards Committee Created at IKA/Culinary Olympics 2020
- Worldchefs has partnered with the Culinary Ability Awards, an international non-profit organization that raises awareness in society for people with disabilities through professional skills development in the culinary industry.
- Joining in a collective vision to focus on ability in disability showcasing inclusion, a Worldchefs Culinary Ability Awards Committee has been established.
- The Culinary Ability Awards will also venture to Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 in St. Petersburg, Russia to compete alongside the Global Chefs Challenge final. Individuals with a variety of disabilities will compete against each other to showcase their skills and talent on a global scale.
Paris, 20th of February 2020 – Worldchefs has partnered with the Culinary Ability Awards, an international non-profit organization that raises awareness in society for people with disabilities through professional skills development in the culinary industry, joining in their vision to celebrate difference and create opportunities in the industry in which people with disabilities can thrive.
While hospitality is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, it is currently experiencing staff shortages, with employment in the industry being a significant challenge for businesses. Many disabled people are excluded from the labor market as they lack industry relevant qualifications.
To help address this and to advocate for integration beyond inclusion for people with disabilities, a Worldchefs Culinary Ability Awards Committee has been established. The Committee will be led by Chef Brendan O’Neill, with Awards founder Chef Chris Sandford serving as a Special Advisor. The aim is to provide career opportunities for individuals with special needs, and to deliver passionate and valuable team members to professional kitchens struggling to retain staff.
“For us as Worldchefs, it is the biggest honor to establish a Committee under the banner of the Culinary Ability Awards. This gives us the pleasure to include individuals with disabilities and chef talent from all around the world in our noble organization and family. Here at IKA/Culinary Olympics, it was a fantastic opportunity to witness the Culinary Ability Awards in action. The inspiring team showcased their knowledge and dedication for the culinary field. As of today, this Committee, under the leadership of Chris Sandford, will ensure that this part of our community is represented on the global stage. Congratulations to you all, and thank you sincerely for making this possible.” – Thomas A. Gugler, Worldchefs President
The Culinary Ability Awards will also venture to Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 in St. Petersburg, Russia to compete alongside the Global Chefs Challenge final. Individuals with a variety of disabilities will compete against each other to showcase their skills and talent to a global audience. Competitors will have 40 minutes to prepare, cook and plate two main course plates, judged on creativity, workmanship, composition, and presentation.
“It is my distinct pleasure to have the acknowledgment of such a globally respected organisation on supporting our vision of integration and inclusion. An extended thanks to Richard Beck and the German Chef Federation VKD in their support to showcase our Culinary Ability Olympic team. We are thrilled to have such a wonderful opportunity to share the skills these talented individuals bring. To the president Thomas and all Worldchefs members, from the bottom of our hearts a very big thank you for establishing this Committee supporting individuals with disabilities in our industry. For all countries who wish to join in we welcome your interest in uniting our industry.” – Chris Sandford, Culinary Ability Awards Founder
Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 will be a primary platform to showcase the Culinary Ability Awards Competition to chef delegates, industry professionals, and celebrated voices in gastronomy from across the five continents. To learn more about Congress 2020, visit at www.worldchefscongress.org.
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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through four core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the globe through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events, Worldchefs Village, and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules and endorsemetn of key culinary competitions worldwide, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
ABOUT WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS 2020
The biennial event for industry leaders and culinary innovators, Worldchefs Congress & Expo unites thousands of chefs and celebrated voices in gastronomy for a dynamic four-day forum designed to transform an industry into an inspired community.
Hear from leading experts, experience masterclasses with top chefs, learn about the latest trends in HoReCa innovation, watch the world’s best culinary teams compete in the final of the Global Chefs Challenge, and connect with industry professionals from around the globe at Worldchefs networking and dining events.
Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, 29th July – 1st August. Network and expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide. Register now at www.worldchefscongress.org.
ABOUT CULINARY ABILITY AWARDS
The Culinary Ability Awards is an international non-profit organization that raises awareness in society for people with disabilities through professional skills development in the culinary industry. 
Through training and competition, the Culinary Ability Awards empowers and promotes, in unity, the personal and professional possibilities with food. Through these efforts, individuals with disabilities build professional skills to work in professional kitchens in order to enable a career and independence.
Culinary Ability Awards celebrates its 15th birthday in 2020 and has, during this period, managed to reach a global audience spanning across 100 countries. The organization is privately funded by the founder, Chris Sandford, recipient of the Worldchefs Humanitarian Award, former international manager for the Irish culinary team, and an international gold medalist himself.
To learn more and to get involved, visit www.culinaryabilityawards.com.
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For any media inquiries, contact:
Clare Pettersson
Communications Manager, Worldchefs
T. +33 1 80 06 58 30
*A pdf of this press release is available for download below.
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Germany · 20 January 2020 · Limited special edition
forged chef’s knife Premier
Plus “GO FOR GOLD”
The
IKA/Culinary Olympics is the oldest, largest and most diverse international
culinary arts competition in the world. Professional teams of chefs passionately
compose the perfect interplay of ingredients, preparation and presentation. For
100 years, new culinary trends have been emerging here in fair competition. The
competition is taking place in Stuttgart for the first time, parallel to the
INTERGASTRA 2020.
The motto of
the Olympic Games is “citius, altius, fortius” – Latin for faster, stronger,
further. The Olympic concept of “being there is everything” is also a guiding
principle for the festival as an event. In a quote about the Olympic Games,
Bishop Ethelbert Talbot said:
“The important
thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part, for the essential
thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”
On the
occasion of the Culinary Olympics, Friedr. Dick presents a limited special
edition of its forged chef’s knife with a blade length of 21 cm from the
Premier Plus series. The knives are coated with a special ceramic enforced
hybrid coating. The antibacterial non-stick coating prevents cuttings from
sticking and allows easy cleaning. In addition, ceramic particles enable the
best sliding properties with reduced effort and higher wear resistance.
Forged from a
single piece of steel, perfectly balanced with a high-quality coating on the
blade and a unique marking – the perfect tool: not just for participating in
the IKA/Culinary Olympics.
The limited
special edition can be acquired starting mid February 2020 at the IKA/Culinary
Olympics.
Friedr. Dick
is the only manufacturer worldwide who offers a complete range of knives, sharpening
steels, ancillary items for chefs and butchers as well as grinding machines,
sharpening machines and knife cleaning devices. The long-standing tradition and
experience of manufacturing products for chefs and butchers allow a continuous
development of innovative products. Input from customers, especially end-users
and our own ideas are converted into high-quality products.
Further
information is available from:
Friedr. Dick GmbH
& Co. KG
Esslinger Str. 4-10
73779 Deizisau
Germany
Tel.: +49 7153 817 – 0
Fax: +49 7153 817 – 219
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dick.de
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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, our expansive network of Worldchefs Certified Schools and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs provides a platform for connection to chefs around the world, and a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the preeminent biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarian & Sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
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Worldchefs Partners with Hosco to Power Its Network
- Worldchefs has partnered with Hosco to provide a specialized network to Worldchefs’ global community of millions of culinary professionals in over 100 countries.
- Powered by Hosco, the hospitality network, Worldchefs online community is the ideal platform for culinary associations to engage with their current, former, and future members and to give them access to +6,000 premium companies and +35,000 international vacancies.
- Worldchefs members have been invited to create a profile on Hosco, which can be done within seconds at www.worldchefs.org/login.
Paris, 22nd of January 2020 – Worldchefs, the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, has joined forces with Hosco, the hospitality network, to provide a specialized platform to Worldchefs’ global community of millions of culinary professionals. On worldchefs.hosco.com, members can connect, find job opportunities, and stay inspired in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
“This is a revolutionary development for the Worldchefs community. Millions of chefs in over 100 countries will be able to engage and connect like never before,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “We are thrilled to partner with Hosco to empower culinary professionals and deliver exciting opportunities to our members around the globe.”
Through Hosco’s technology, Worldchefs’ National Members and Education Partners can better engage with and expand their community, share news and events, and offer access to career opportunities and tips from industry experts.
Users will have access to an expanded, specialized network of +500,000 hospitality contacts, +35,000 international jobs, +6,000 world-class companies around the globe to help boost and improve their careers.
“The Hosco model will allow Worldchefs to combine its network with the global Hosco network, turning it into a hybrid system representing an expansive community of passionate hospitality professionals,” says John Lohr, Hosco’s Director of Development. “Furthermore, the platform will provide accurate real-time data to Worldchefs so they can be aware of the success of its members in the job market.”
Worldchefs National Associations, schools, and individuals have been invited to activate their new Worldchefs profile on Hosco. Users can create an account within seconds at www.worldchefs.org/login.
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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.
ABOUT HOSCO
Hosco, the hospitality network, empowers the hospitality industry by connecting, inspiring, and providing opportunities to all its professionals around the globe.
Founded in 2011, headquartered in Geneva and with offices in Barcelona and Dubai, Hosco currently connects hundreds of thousands of professionals with thousands of first-class companies worldwide. For the industry, it offers an ever-growing pool of the world’s best talent through its partnerships with top hospitality schools across all continents. Also, for hospitality schools, it provides career and alumni management solutions, which gives them access to international employment opportunities, connections, and industry insights.
For more information related to Hosco, please visit www.hosco.com.
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For any media inquiries, contact:
Clare Pettersson
Communications Manager, Worldchefs
T. +33 1 80 06 58 30
Zhandra Fuentes
Senior PR & Marcom Manager, Hosco
T. +34 936 552 620
