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Indonesia Celebrates International Chefs Day 2014

Each year, on the 20th of October, members of the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) celebrate International Chefs Day. On this day, chefs around the world celebrate their profession and take the opportunity to not only promote the organization (Worldchefs) but also goodwill and friendship amongst each other, as well as taking the time to help people who are less fortunate. It is also a day, on which to assist the younger chefs, but most importantly, the day when we recognize the very important role that chefs play in our societies, for we have a great responsibility not only to feed, but also to give nourishment.

This year, Association of Culinary Professionals (ACP) Indonesia in colaboration with Yayasan Emmanue held a Food Charity & Cooking Demo at Kampung Garungsang Pasir, Madang, Sentul.

ACP invited fellow members and sponsors to participate in the event.

The events has finished succesfully, we served over than 300 women and children in Sentul.

We would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous supports towards the event; PT. Artha Karya Utama, Classic Fine Foods, Inaco, JAPFA Food (So Good, Santori, PT. Suri Tani Pemuka, PT. Intan Kenkomayo Indonesia), Kalbe Nutritionals, PT. Fitrafoof International, Meat & Livestock Australia, PT. Optima Kreasi Utama, Prima Jaya, PT. Sukanda Djaya, PT. Sewu Segar Nusantara (Sunpride), PT. Amanah Prima Indonesia dan Unilever Food Solutions.

As Gissur Gudmundsson, President of the World Association of Chefs Societies says: “Example of what you can do is go to schools and pass on your knowledge, work with humanitarian aids on a local level, surprise kids in kindergartens, visit hospitals, orphanages… and bring back smiles to less fortunate ones. Once you hang up your Chefs jacket think about your actions, have they made a difference in the end of the day, and ultimately share your story with us”

 

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Slovakia Celebrates International Chefs Day 2014

The Slovakian association spent a day with children and shared their knowledge of how food waste can be reduced.

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Pakistan celebrates International Chefs Day 2014

The Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP) and College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (COTHM), Pakistan organized full-day events to celebrate the occasion of International Chefs Day 2014 in 8 major cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Okara, Sheikhupura and Bahawapur.

More than 2000 chefs, cooks and other revered guests from the Hospitality; Travel & Tourism Industry participated in the event.

Each year, on the 20th of October, members of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) celebrate the International Chefs’ Day. As members of the WACS, the Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP) and College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (COTHM), Pakistan organized full-day events to celebrate the occasion in 8 major cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Okara, Sheikhupura and Bahawapur. This year’s theme was ‘Pass it on’.  More than 2000 chefs, cooks and other revered guests from the Hospitality; Travel & Tourism Industry participated in the event.xd

 

To pay tribute to unparalleled talent of the chefs of Pakistan as well as to share the common vision of the chefs’ fraternity around the globe. The activities including Chefs’ Walk, Seminar and CAP Hospitality Awards Ceremony organized on 20th October 2014 at Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC), Gaddafi Stadium, Ferozpur Road, Lahore. International Hospitality Educator Mr.  Antonis Charalambides from Europe also attended the ceremony.

 

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Croatia Celebrates International Chefs Day 2014

On the International Chefs’ Day, members of the Croatian Culinary Federation and Podravka culinary promoter, visited the Nursing Home in Novigrad and Elementary School of Mary and Lina in Umag, where they were welcomed by pupils and children from kindergarten in Brtonigla.
On behalf of the President of CCF, Damir Crleni, children and elderly were greeted by the famous pastry chef Dragica Lukin. Lukin and the chef Dragan Visković, treated them muffins, and with the cakes which were made by Croatian pastry chefs and high school students. The cakes were made at the Croatian Culinary Days, being held in Umag from 18th to 22nd October.

– Cakes were delicious, our residents were delighted! It’s really nice that members of Croatian Culinary Federation thought of them and in that way brought freshness in their everyday lives – said Ines Mika, head of the Nursing Home.
At the elementary school, the delegation was welcomed by pedagogue Ljiljana Radijelović, and teachers Sanja Ošaben and Snježana Paripović whose second grade pupils prepared a program full of songs and dance for this occasion.

 

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Singapore Celebrates International Chefs Day 2014

On the 20th of October 2014 our SATS team organized a luncheon for 150 people in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation, these people are all on the Dialysis machines, we created a menu with the support of our dietician and also the dietician from the Kidney Foundation, the chefs actually did a little show for all including a few song in English and Cantonese and a not so choreographed dance routine, but everyone enjoyed it.

Due to religious beliefs – we set up two distinct buffets and served by different people and even transported in different vehicles.

A game of bingo in which near everyone won a prize and the chefs served and cleared that tables with the help of many volunteers from our offices including our senior management who all wore a chef’s hat in recognition of International Chefs Day.

This is our company’s 4th year as a company of celebrating International Chefs Days and it is something that all the chefs and the office people look forward to too.

 

 

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Young Chefs Celebrate International Chefs Day 2014

Young Chefs from around the world celebrate International Chefs Day. Spread “Pass it on!” and enjoy this day – it is in your honour.
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Vanuatu Chefs Celebrate International Chefs Day 2014

Vanuatu Chefs & Food Handlers Association found a perfect way to kick-start its annual Salon Culinaire and honors the International Chefs Day 2014 at the same time.

With a help of Adam Khazaal, Australia’s Young Chefs Club President, VCFH Association was honoured to cut the ribbon and open the very first Vanuatu Young Chefs Club in the country. The entire event was supported by Vanuatu government and Ministers, food industry leaders, national and international Chefs, who are all aware of the importance of back-boning the young generations and providing them with suitable conditions to network, brainstorm and progress.

A wonderful way to commemorate International Chefs Day, acknowledge this year’s “Pass it On” theme and share the news with the rest of the Worldchefs community! Thank you Vanuatu Chefs!

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International Chefs Day 2014: Pass it On video ft. Worldchefs Board members

Anticipating World Food Day and International Chefs Day 2014, Worldchefs Board members created a very special video, underlining the importance of education and most of all – the exchange of different skills, knowledge and professional experience as the key elements for futher growth of the profession. Participating in the Board meeting held in Durban, South Africa, and inspired by this year’s International Chefs Day theme: “Pass it On”, members of the Worldchefs Presidium took a moment to share only a piece of their skills, but a mouth full of wisdom, aimed at inciting Chefs around the world to keep Passing it on!

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International Chefs Day 2014 in Taiwan

The 2014 International Chefs Day under the theme “Pass It On” was celebrated with TCA at a licensed approved Disability Community Centre in the remote mountain hills of Li-Shan, Heping‐Tawian which is located at 2050 meters above sea-level. The Smart Centre under its establishment name 103 “Faith-Hope-Love” actively supports the development of childhood from birth to age 6 by providing community support to family members on early child disabilities, physical aid, childhood-adult teaching and family guidance.

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Preparing for International Chefs Day with KitchenConnection.Org

Having both – the World Food Day (October 16) and the International Chefs Day (October 20) just around the corner, it could not be a better time for KitchenConnection to have its beta launch of KitchenConnection.org, a global platform that connects foodies around the world with Chefs – both lay and professional, who are willing to share their tips and tricks through live video sessions. What is more, encouraging Chefs to set their knowledge and skills free by sharing them with others, not only on October 20 but at daily bases, Worldchefs was more than glad to backbone the initiative.

The upcoming event, sponsored by Whole Foods Market® Bowery, will take place in New York City on October 21st 2014, when a very special video dedicated to Worldchefs will be recorded. Moreover, inspired by this year’s International Chefs Day theme – Pass It On, Vice President of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (USA) and distinguished member of the Academie Culinaire de France – Claude Godard, will embody this year’s celebration as he virtually teaches foodies in France how to make delicious hors d’oeuvres on KitchenConnection.

Fortenately, all those who won’t have a chance to attend the event will still be able to have a sneak peak, since the video will soon have its grand premier on the Worldchefs website.

Sharing a common mission to spread knowledge, empower networking at a large scale, and use food as the key element of the gastro diplomacy and its influence to create positive changes, Worldchefs was more than delighted to support the upcoming event, as well as the entire project that stands behind of it – KitchenConnection. Supporting each other in the future should only make the voice louder and create a greater impact towards positive changes worldwide.

To download the offical Press Release, please click on the document below.

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