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We're seeing Michelin stars

“I did dream of one day getting a Michelin star, but I never thought I would become a chef restaurateur with so many restaurants.”

Meet Chris Galvin, Chef Patron and restaurateur. He and his brother, Jeff Galvin, are credited with the revival of French bistro cuisine in the UK.

Award-winning, they’ve been honored with many prestigious awards, including the ‘Catey’ for Independent Restaurateurs of the Year 2010, AA Chefs’ of the Year 2011, Top 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality in 2012 by Caterer & Hotelkeeper, and not least, a Michelin–star.

Galvin Restaurants is soaring. So how can we learn from their success? Join us at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 and hear firsthand how the next generation can best prepare for a bright future in the industry.

5,000 chefs. 4 day forum. 1 inspired community.

 

Expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide.
See you in St. Petersburg for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020.
 
Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia
29 July – 1 August, 2020

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Date Change for Congress 2020: An Important Message from Worldchefs

Paris, France · 31 October 2019 · Date Change for Congress 2020: An Important Message from Worldchefs

Worldchefs has announced that the dates for the 2020 Worldchefs Congress & Expo have changed, moving back by one day to ensure that Congress organizers can deliver the best event experience and the highest level of participation for the July 2020 event.

Worldchefs looks forward to greeting you for the new Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 dates: Wednesday, July 29th – Saturday, August 1st.

Since 1928, Worldchefs Congress & Expo has united a global community of chefs and cross-industry innovators to explore the past, present, and future of the culinary trade. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs, the Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network.

Expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide. Join us for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 in St. Petersburg, Russia, 29 July through 1 August 2020.

For all event details and information regarding the program, travel arrangements, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.worldchefscongress.org

See you in St. Petersburg,

Worldchefs Congress Organizing Committee

www.worldchefscongress.org

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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Feed the Planet #9: The power is on our plate.

“The power is on our plate.” 

Dr. Brent Loken, EAT’s Director of Science Translation and Founder of Integrated Conservation, is a conservation expert. That’s why Feed the Planet partner Electrolux Food Foundation invited him to share how sustainable diets are a recipe for the future.

October 16th was World Food Day, and yet another reminder of what an important role chefs play in leading a shift towards a healthier and more sustainable food system. According to Dr. Loken, “Changing our diets won’t save the world – but we won’t have a chance of saving the world if we don’t change our diets.”

Join the movement to help foster sustainable eating. See what Worldchefs are doing around the globe and learn how to get involved below.

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The Worldchefs team

LEARN MORE AND TAKE ACTION
Same inspiring program, new name. Education for Employment has got a new title: ‘Like a Chef’. What else is new? Worldchefs, along with partners Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC, are gearing up to extend the ‘Like a Chef’ culinary training program to four more countries. The first wave in Cairo, Egypt, has just begun with 20 people beginning their journey to a better future. The program focuses on sustainable cooking and equips unemployed people with necessary culinary workplace skills. To find out more about ‘Like a Chef’ culinary training, click here.
 
We are just 1,200 kids away from our goal of educating 30,000 children around the world about sustainable eating! Help us get there! Bring the Food Heroes lesson to kids in your community. It’s easy and fun – just click here to download the toolkit! Whether it’s a whole school or your own children, just 70 minutes of your time is all it takes to make a difference. Have a look at photos from a Food Heroes workshop by Chef Munier Al Sallaq, Jordan’s National Sustainability Champion, and engineer Nivin Khanfar by following this link.
 
Sustainability Education will soon available in new languages! With the help of Feed the Planet partner AIESEC, the materials for Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals will soon be available in Russian and Arabic. It’s currently available in English and Spanish, and culinary schools and associations in Malaysia, Ecuador, South Africa, India, Namibia, Mexico, Jordan, Canada, and Ecuador are already using the curriculum. Implement it in your school or association! Click here to learn more about this free program.
 

Food waste is scary stuff. Wasted food is wasted money, energy, water, land, human labor & other precious resources. So join us for the Food Waste Challenge! We’ve made it even easier to cut down on food waste in your home kitchen and workplace. With a shorter challenge time, find out just how much you’re throwing away with 1 month to measure your food waste baseline and 3 months to reduce waste and save money! Find out more and get started now at www.feedtheplanet.worldchefs.org/fwc

What does a sustainable diet really mean & what impact does food have on the planet? Electrolux Food Foundation asked Dr. Brent Loken of EAT Forum how we can translate the science on climate change into everyday life. Hear what he had to say here
Food Heroes at the International Independent School in Amman, Jordan. Thank you, Chef Munier Al Sallaq and Nivin Khanfar for helping to educate kids on sustainable eating!
Food Heroes in Toronto, Canada. On 22 October, Toronto’s Culinary Federation branch presented the Food Heroes lesson to 34 students. Well done, chefs!
Héroes de la Comida en Loja. On 19 October, Chef Rodrigo Duarte Casar and his wife, chef Marlene Rojas Le-Fort held a Food Heroes workshop at a local school in Loja. Around 50 students participated. To read more about this workshop in Spanish, click here.
Ever think about how much waste is produced on Halloween? 
It’s scary! In the UK alone, more than 8 million pumpkins will be thrown away this Halloween. That’s 18,000 tonnes of edible pumpkin – enough to make 360 million portions of pumpkin pie, more than you’d need to feed every UK citizen in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 5 slices each! 

Here are a few tips to “green your Halloween” this October 31st. 

 
1. Don’t waste Jack.
From toasted pumpkin seeds to delicious soups, muffins, the classic pie, you can find so many recipes for this festive squash. Get creative! Food innovation experts in Scotland released a zero waste ice cream recipe that uses every part on the pumpkin, available in this video tutorial.

2. Choose organic, non-gmo candy.
Buy candy made from natural ingredients, without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Instead of candy, consider giving out things like pencils, temporary tattoos, or other fun treats. In addition to reducing the amount of garbage produced from those single-serve packages (which are not recyclable), you’ll provide a healthier alternative to sweets.

3. Purchase locally grown pumpkins.
You’ve got your recipes ready to use the whole pumpkin. But don’t forget – you can lower your emissions by purchasing locally grown, organic pumpkins.

 

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Worldchefs News: October 2019

Hello Chefs,

We’ve been busy! And so have you. Thanks to your inspiration, we’re more excited than ever to see you in St. Petersburg for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020. From Michelin–starred chefs to the finest in Russian cuisine, we’ve got a program that is not to be missed. Don’t forget – discounted tickets are available now for a limited time!

Discover new stories and behind-the-scenes from our members around the globe in the latest issue of Worldchefs Magazine, just released! Have something to share for the next issue? Get in touch with us at the end of this message.

Finally, thank you to all those who are preparing to celebrate International Chefs Day with us this Sunday, October 20th. That’s just kicking off a week of chef-led events around the globe, helping to teach kids How Healthy Food Works! It’s not too late to join in 
 find out how below.

Be well and do good,
The Worldchefs team
NEWS FROM WORLDCHEFS
“We should know who changed the world.” Join James Beard award-winning Chef Jeremiah Tower, father of American Cuisine, at Worldchefs Congress & Expo in St. Petersburg, 28 – 31 July. Why? “Attending the Congress will give you the information and contacts to power up your career, says Chef Tower. Read more about Jeremiah and meet all our renowned speakers at www.worldchefscongress.orgGet your discounted Early Bird ticket today!
 
Worldchefs Magazine Issue 24 is out now! The Fall 2019 issue highlights this year’s updates and activities from Worldchefs members. Get a sneak-peak of future projects in 2020. Meet Young Chef Club ambassadors and get acquainted with the next generation of industry leaders. Discover how Worldchefs programs are changing lives and preparing both chefs and consumers for a better future, and explore how culinary professionals are adapting and making in a difference in the face of the climate crisis. Read it here!
 
International Chefs Day is this Sunday! Our profession can have an impact on children everywhere. President Gugler shared, “I urge all chefs from around the world to be part of this fantastic initiative from Worldchefs and Nestlé Professional. We must all ensure that our children and the children of our children find a healthy food environment and share their knowledge with generations to come.” So how will you make a difference in a child’s life this International Chefs Day? Download the ready-to-go toolkit hereIt’s not too late to participate! Read more from President Gugler here.
Want a discount on Congress tickets?
Register now for Early Bird rates!
White Rabbit’s team just got bigger.
Over the course of 2 months, 15 teenagers were trained in basic cooking skills under the guidance of professional chefs in the Worldchefs community. Now they’re apprentices with the renowned White Rabbit Family, and Vladimir Mukhin – #10 Best Chefs Award in 2018. Read more here.
A snap from our Paris Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar.
Future judges, team coaches, driven competitors, chefs looking to network. Competition Seminars are for you! Learn more here.
Our Pastry Arts Competition Seminar crew in Paris.
Thank you for joining us!
LTB-Worldchefs Without Borders Committee headed by chef J.A. Ventura will be having an outreach program on September 29 at the Aeta community in Sapang Bato, Porac Pampanga.
Learn more here.
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This Sunday, October 20th, join Worldchefs around the globe in celebrating International Chefs Day. Download recipes, games, and this award to present to kids in your community. Visit internationalchefsday.worldchefs.org for everything you’ll need.
Empower Culinary & Hospitality School Student Graduates with World Class Training

The 5th intake of students at the Empower Culinary & Hospitality School graduate after a world class culinary learning experience from first ever Sri Lankan born Michelin Star Chef. Larry Jayasekara, a Chef renowned for his creative interpretations of gastronomy, boasts an impressive 16 year culinary portfolio that has earned him international awards and accolades. 

The school which is one of the many initiatives by the Merrill. J. Fernando Charitable Foundation (MJFCF) empowers children from less privileged and disadvantaged backgrounds. With the invaluable knowledge and skills acquired through the training course, the school hopes to provide its students with employment opportunities as future chefs in the tourism and hospitality sector, in both local and international kitchens, bakeries and patisseries. As of now, a total of 96 students have graduated, including a Bocuse d’Or finalist.  

Click here to read more on how Michelin star chefs from around the world have inspired the students of ECHS.

Empower Someone with Your Skills or Knowledge: The Ethical Tea Society 

The Ethical Tea Society established in recognition of the importance of sharing the deep sense of fulfilment that is an indirect benefit of the process of changing lives gives professionals the opportunity to share their skills and empower others. 

Find out how your skills or knowledge can empower other at the Ethical Tea Society by clicking here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPETITIONS
EVENTS
Culinaria 2019: Festival Culinario Internacional
From: October 14, 2019 to October 18, 2019
Country: Cuba

Ningbo International Young Chefs Challenge (NIYCC)
From: October 23, 2019 to October 26, 2019
Country: China

“Delicious Uzbekistan” 2019 Culinary Challenge
From: November 6, 2019 to November 8, 2019
Country: Uzbekistan


QATAR SALON CULINAIRE
From: November 12, 2019 to November 14, 2019
Country: Qatar

3rd LaCuisine – SIAL Interfood 2019
From: November 13, 2019 to November 16, 2019
Country: Indonesia

GASTRONOMIA
From: November 28, 2019 to December 1, 2019
Country: Cyprus

For more information and to see the full event calendar,
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WCWB Chefs Social Responsibility for Ho Chi Mhing, Vietnam
From: October 19, 2019 to October 21, 2019
Country: Vietnam

International Chefs Day 2019
October 20, 2019
Country: All

Art&Science Seminar in Japan: Implementing HACCP with Innovative Culinary Technology in a Healthy Cuisine
October 29, 2019
Country: Japan

Chefs World Summit*
From: November 24, 2019 to November 26, 2019
Country: Monaco
*Get your free tickets HERE with the exclusive Worldchefs code: WORLDCHEFS19

For more information and to see the full event calendar,
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See what Worldchefs and our friends around the globe are doing to help #feedtheplanet. Click the image or follow this link to read now! 
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SkyLine gained the SMART Label award 2019

Paris, France · 21 October 2019 ·  SkyLine gained the SMART Label award 2019

Host Milano 2019The SMART Label is promoted by HOST – Fiera Milano in collaboration with POLI.design and awards innovation in the hospitality industry. SMART Label award rewards products, services and projects that stand out for distinctive features in terms of functionality, technology, environmental sustainability, and ethical or social implications.

“Innovation is something that makes the life of a client easier, more productive and more profitable. It means putting people – those who will actually be using those solutions in the end – at the centre of the development of products and processes. To achieve this, we use hi-tech solutions and A.I. algorithms,” explains Alberto Pezzutto, head of the Cook and Chill Category at Electrolux Professional, describing how innovative SkyLine appliances are.

“Our ovens and blast chillers work in a similar way, providing an integrated system that is unique on the market. The two appliances can also communicate with one another, which cuts preparation times, offering the very highest level of food safety and reducing errors and consumption to a minimum,” continues Pezzutto. Then, he specifies “Restaurateurs appreciate their ease of use and multi-functionality (a blast chiller can also work as a leavening compartment, a thawing device and a yogurt maker), and the fact that several appliances can be combined, which further simplifies things because shared accessories are made available.”

Based on the combination of smart technology and human-centered design, SkyLine is born to set a new bar in the Cook&Chill, and in the overall professional kitchen business. SkyDuo allows the oven and the blast chiller to be synchronized and communicate with each other, making the work-life in the kitchen leaner, always getting top food quality with the highest productivity.

The SkyLine range, with the new combi ovens and blast chillers, will be the flagship for all the chef live demos on Electrolux Professional booth at Host Milano 2019, where you will be introduced to the new Electrolux Professional brand as the OnE trusted partner for Food, Beverage and Laundry solutions.

Did you know you can experience SkyLine appliances using an app? Discover how to exploit the Augmented Reality with your smartphone.

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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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Like a chef: “Cooking makes me feel good”

Moscow, Russia· 20 October 2019 · Like a chef: “Cooking makes me feel good”

Meet Vanja, who grew up in an orphanage in Russia. He found his calling during our culinary training program in Moscow and is ready to pursue a career as a professional chef.

The original link can be found below.

Vanja is one of 6,000 Russian teenagers that leave their orphanages every year and can struggle to transition to independent living, with only 10% able to provide for themselves or find a job.

He is also one of the first graduates of our global culinary training program Like a Chef that in Moscow is targeted towards young orphans.

The initiative builds on the program that started in Brazil in 2017 and is a collaboration between the Electrolux Food Foundation, Worldchefs and the local ‘Big Brothers, Big Sisters’ organization.

The eight-week course provides culinary training on sustainable cooking and valuable life skills, such as learning how to work in a team, start a business or pursue an education at a culinary college.

The second wave of graduates this year have been given the opportunity to become gastronomic stars of the future after being offered internships at restaurants owned by acclaimed Russian chef Vladimir Mukhin.

In 2019, the Electrolux Food Foundation is expanding the Like a Chef program with launches in Sweden, Poland, Egypt and Ukraine.

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The original article can be found on the Electrolux page.

Click here to find out more about ‘Like a Chef’. 

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 and Feed the Planet partners extend Like a Chef culinary training to four more countries

Paris, France · 17 October 2019 · Worldchefs and Feed the Planet partners extend Like a Chef culinary training to four more countries

Worldchefs, along with partners Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC, are gearing up to extend the ‘Like a Chef’ culinary training to four more countries. This program focuses on sustainable cooking and will equip unemployed people, such as orphans and women, with necessary culinary workplace skills. The trainings are expected to launch in Sweden, Poland, Ukraine, and Egypt in this coming October. To find out more about the ‘Like a Chef’ culinary training, please read Electrolux’s news article. 

The original link can be found below.

On World Food Day, Electrolux is proud to announce that ‘Like a Chef’ – the program to equip unemployed people with culinary workplace skills with a focus on sustainable cooking – is launching in Sweden, Poland, Ukraine and Egypt in October, building on the success of the Electrolux Food Foundation initiative in Brazil and Russia.

The news follows the August announcement to annually fund the Electrolux Food Foundation until 2030 with an expected total of SEK 100 million to help grow their work. Electrolux aims to make sustainable eating the preferred choice by 2030 and the Electrolux Food Foundation works with partners and employee engagement to inspire and educate on sustainable eating and cooking, and to help people in need.

The Like a Chef culinary training program began in 2017 and has so far educated over 150 people in Curitiba, São Carlos and Moscow.

“We have seen from experience that this program can truly make a difference to those who are out of work – from orphaned teenagers to single mothers – giving them both confidence and skills to gain employment,” says Ingrid Yllmark, Head of the Electrolux Food Foundation.

“We plan for this program to grow globally,” adds Malin Ekefalk, Director Social Responsibility & Community Investment, Electrolux. “We are looking for additional Electrolux locations, where we can set up the program together with our partners Worldchefs and AIESEC.”

The eight-week course developed by Worldchefs is taught by volunteer professional chefs and incorporates a zero-waste approach to promote sustainable cooking and eating.

Like a Chef will roll out in:

Sweden – Ten women are taking part in the program at Yalla Rinkeby, a worker-owned social enterprise to help immigrant women in Stockholm. The training kitchen has been equipped with a donation of Electrolux Professional appliances and courses will run four times per year.

Ukraine – Fifteen young people living in orphanages in Kiev are participating in the first wave of the program, taking in place in a local culinary school, with the aim of assisting their transition to independent living and gaining workplace skills.

Poland – In collaboration with the country’s National Federation of Food Banks, the program takes place in the city of Olzstyn where the Food Bank HQ is located. Courses will be held in a newly inaugurated community center and around 50 unemployed people will be trained annually.

Egypt – Twenty unemployed women from Cairo will be trained in the first wave in a kitchen specially built in the Electrolux cooker factory, close to the Egyptian capital. Several local partnerships are also involved and the first group of students will graduate by the end of the year.

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Electrolux extends Like a Chef culinary training to four more countries

The original article can be found on the Electrolux news page.

Click here to find out more about ‘Like a Chef’. 

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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How Healthy Food Works: International Chefs Day

How Healthy Food Works

INTERNATIONAL CHEFS DAY – OCTOBER 20

Greetings Chefs and Colleagues!

As we continue to prepare for International Chefs Day on October 20, it is important to take a moment and think about how our profession can have an impact on children everywhere.  Teaching and sharing our skills are the most important things we can do to help children in our communities.  Cooking and establishing healthy eating habits can positively affect their entire lives. So how will you make a difference in a child’s life this International Chefs Day?

Let’s hear from two Chefs who have had an impact in their communities. 

Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs President

“For me as the Worldchefs President, it is always very important to support children and promote healthy eating habits in my region and all around the world.

I personally involve myself in the education and alertness about healthy eating habits to make children aware why it is so important to have healthy and fresh food in their daily diet. Especially in Saudi Arabia where the wrong eating habits (including fast foods) have caused severe health problems for children, teenagers and even adults.

Children in Saudi Arabia have been very keen about International Chefs Day events. They always enjoy trying healthy dishes they cook and prepare together with members from the local chef’s society. It has also been a common practice for chefs to go to local schools in KSA to provide tutorial and practical lessons, resulting in a great and positive outcome for all.

I urge all chefs from around the world to be part of this fantastic initiative from Worldchefs and Nestle Professional. We must all ensure that our children and the children of our children find a healthy food environment and share their knowledge with generations to come.

After all, healthy food is the key for a long, happy and healthy life.”

Emmanuel Lorieux, Global Food Executive Chef, Nestlé Professional

“At Nestlé there are several events at the Alimentarium to educate children on how to choose the best fresh products and how to recognize the different kinds of fresh products. There is a real educational garden around the Alimentarium. They can also pick up the ingredients and cook them with the chefs and eat the meals that they prepared.

Chefs are now highly concerned about healthy eating and about teaching kids how to eat better, so as a chef and as a parent, I encourage all the chef communities to make that a mission to educate kids for better and sustainable eating as often as they have the opportunity.”

More Tips for International Chefs Day from your Chairman Venessa Marquis:

  • Use social media & hashtags below to show the world this fun day.
  • Don’t use a flash for pictures, use natural lighting.
  • Be sure to leave branded items out of your pictures.
  • Only take photos of children with permission badges. Print from toolkit.
  • Use the colorful place mats in the toolkit or food pictures and to brighten up the room.
  • NEW: Return the Tracking Form to Worldchefs at [email protected] immediately after your event (by October 25) so we may share how many children and Chefs joined us to teach How Healthy Food Works.
  • And lastly, HAVE FUN!

It’s not too late to participate. Take a moment to share with your children at home too!

How Healthy Food Works on October 20, 2019 


Vanessa Marquis, Chairman

International Chefs Day Committee

“Preparing Children for a Healthy Life!”

[email protected]

#InternationalChefsDay #NestleProfessional #ThisIsWorldchefs

Download the toolkit now to get started now!

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See you in St. Petersburg!

5,000 chefs. 4 day forum. 1 inspired community.

Expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide.
Join us for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020 in St. Petersburg, Russia, 
29 July – 1 August, 2020.
 

At Worldchefs Congress & Expo, you’ll learn from cross-industry leaders about emerging trends set to shape the world of hospitality. Meet experts from around the globe, including:

See you in St. Petersburg.

Help shape future trends through diverse expert workshops and educational programs, an international trade exhibition, and Worldchefs preeminent culinary competition, the Global Chefs Challenge.

Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia
29 July – 1 August, 2020

Early Bird rates are available now!

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Feed the Planet #8: How dare you?

A 16-year-old is leading the fight against climate change. “The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.”

If you haven’t seen or read Greta Thunberg’s speech at the UN earlier this week, you’ll find it below. She and 15 other children filed a historic complaint to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on global government inaction to the climate crisis. Hundreds of thousands of young people across continents are taking to the streets to demand action.

But it’s not just up to them.

“How dare you.” Don’t sit this one out. Join the movement. See what Worldchefs are doing around the globe and learn how to get involved below.

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Education for Employment is giving teenage orphans a better start in working life. Young graduates of the Moscow Better Future program have been given the opportunity to work with the best after being offered internships at restaurants owned by acclaimed Russian chef Vladimir Mukhin. Read the full story here or by clicking the photo. Meanwhile in Poland, we’ve launched an Education for Employment zero food waste culinary training program for the unemployed, with its first class of students in Olsztyn.
Help us reach our goal of educating 30,000 children around the world about sustainable eating. Click here to check out a video of a recent Food Heroes workshop in Poland. Inspired? Bring the Food Heroes lesson to kids in your community! Click here to download the toolkit and teach a workshop of your own. Whether it’s a whole school or your own children, just 70 minutes of your time is all it takes to make a difference. 
Sustainability Education will soon available in new languages! With the help of Feed the Planet partner AIESEC, the materials for Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals will soon be available in Russian and Arabic. It’s currently available in English and Spanish, and culinary schools and associations in Malaysia, Ecuador, South Africa, India, Namibia, Mexico, Jordan, Canada, and Ecuador are already using the curriculum. Implement it in your school or association! Click here to learn more about this free program.

Do your part to help reduce food waste. From waste tracking to volume forecasting, make positive changes towards sustainabilityOur webinars provide hands-on waste cutting practices that make day-to-day waste tracking easy. Bonus: it will save you money. Follow this link for more information on how to implement waste-saving techniques in your kitchen at work and at home.

Happy 100 years to our Feed the Planet partner! To celebrate, Electrolux announced an action plan for sustainable living and funding for the Electrolux Food Foundation. CEO Jonas Samuelson shared, “The way we all live our lives as consumers is challenging our environment, our planet. And challenging the way future generations will be able to live their lives. We consume energy and water like never before. We throw away fully edible food… Our purpose at Electrolux is to shape living for the better. And we can — and will — do more.”
The happy faces of Food Heroes in Warsaw, Poland.
The White Rabbit family just got a bit bigger. Vladimir Mukhin (#10 Best Chefs Award 2018, #13 World’s 50 Best Restaurants) here with his young apprentices, a group of orphans from our first wave of Education for Employment in Moscow.
Students prepare for a better future. Our zero food waste culinary training program for the unemployed just launched with this Education for Employment program in Olsztyn, Poland.
100 years of ethical business. Thank you to Electrolux and our friends at Electrolux Food Foundation for continuing to inspire us to help #shapelivingforthebetter!
Just in time for #MeatlessMonday and #TacoTuesday!

Run, walk, or bike to your nearest farmers market! The season for squash blossoms is coming to a close, so we’re making the most of it. Treat yourself, your family, or your customers to these beautiful (and vegetarian) tacos while you still can!

Squash, Corn, Roasted Poblano & Squash Blossom Tacos
Recipe from Wild Greens & Sardines

4 poblano chiles, roasted
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large white onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
sea salt
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound squash, cubed 1/2-inch thick
12 squash blossoms, stamens and stems removed, sliced into strips
1 cup fresh corn
1/2 to 3/4 cup creme fraiche or Mexican crema
12 corn tortillas
feta (or other crumbly hard cheese) for garnish
microgreens (optional) for garnish
lime wedges and habanero hot sauce for serving

Char the poblano peppers: Place the whole peppers over the gas range of your stovetop or under the broiler, turning the peppers every few minutes until charred on all sides. Place the peppers in a paper bag for 5 to 10 minutes to help loosen the skins. The skins should slide right off. Slice the peppers open, remove the seeds, slice into thin strips.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt, and sauté until browned about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano, and sauté another minute or two. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the squash and sauté, turning the pieces frequently until nicely browned. Add the poblano strips, squash blossom strips, corn, and reserved onions. Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Continue to cook another couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Taste and season with salt. Add more creme fraiche if you like.

Heat the tortillas. Scoop the vegetable mixture into the warm tortillas. Top with crumbled feta and microgreens, and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.

“A Few Drops Is All It Takes” Habanero Hot Sauce
8 habanero chiles
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Place the habaneros and garlic cloves in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning regularly until softened and blackened in spots, about 10 to 15 minutes. Peel the garlic.

Place the chiles, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth. You can add a little bit of water if too thick. Strain through a mesh strainer. This hot sauce will keep several weeks in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Top tip: Tacos not your thing? That doesn’t mean you can’t pick up some squash blossoms, too. A Worldchefs favorite: squash blossom and homemade ricotta pizza.

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