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Neues Präsidium für den Verband der Köche Österreichs

Der neue Präsident des Verbandes der Köche Österreichs (VKÖ) heißt Alois Gasser. Dem Salzburger wurde auf der Generalversammlung des Verbandes das Vertrauen ausgesprochen, den VKÖ die nächsten vier Jahre zu führen. Unterstützt wird er dabei von seinen beiden Vizepräsidenten Helmut Deutsch und Mike P. Pansi. Abgesehen von einer Stimme Gasser selbst enthielt sich stimmten alle Vorstandsmit glieder für das neue Präsidium. Mit diesem Vertrauensvorschuss kommt allerdings auch eine große Verantwortung auf Gasser und sein Team zu, ebenso wie viele Aufgaben, die es zu meistern gilt.

Die Ziele des Präsidenten sind vielfältig und ambitioniert. Im Zentrum soll die Förderung des Kochberufes und insbesondere der jungen Köchinnen und Köche stehen. Die Jugend soll wieder vermehrt an den Verband herangeführt und für dessen Themen und Anliegen begeistert werden. Besonders die Förderung der Weiterbildung soll hier ein Weg zum Ziel sein. Auch die Themen Nachhaltigkeit in der Gastronomie, Regionalität, und gesundes Kochen stehen ganz oben auf der Agenda von Gasser und seinem Team. Um die gesetzten Ziele zu verwirklichen, soll in einem ersten Schritt eine neue und klar definierte Philosophie für den Verband entwickelt werden.

An dieser sollen sich in Zukunft alle Mitglieder orientieren können und sie soll auch dabei helfen, den Verband nach außen hin geschlossen und stark zu vertreten. So sollen in Zukunft vermehrt aktuelle Themen vom Verband angesprochen werden. Gerade bei Angelegenheiten, die für Köchinnen und Köche von großer Relevanz sind, will der Kochverband nicht mehr nur stiller Zuhörer sein, sondern aktiv seinen Standpunkt einbringen und offensiv für den Berufsstand agieren.

Der Verband der Köche Österreichs besteht seit 1902 und umfasst derzeit etwa 1300 Mit- glieder. Der VKÖ vereint mehrere Sektionen in den Bundesländern, welche auf regionaler Ebene für den Kochberuf agieren.

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New Executive Committee Verband der Köche Österreichs

The new president of the Austrian Chefs Association (Verband der Köche Österreichs – VKÖ) is Alois Gasser. The VKÖ-board passed him a vote of confidence in the ge- neral meeting of the association. Gasser, native from Salzburg, will lead the VKÖ in the next four years. He will be sup- ported by his two vice-presidents Helmut Deutsch and Mike P. Pansi. Apart from one vote – Gasser himself abstained from voting – all the board members voted for the new executive committee.

With this credit of trust comes a huge responsibility for Gasser and his team. There are many tasks they will have to cope with. The objectives of the new president are di- verse and ambitious. At the centre of atten- tion will be the advancement of the chef- profession and the professional youth. The young cooks shall again become a much more important part of the association. One goal is to bring the VKÖ and its issues and matters closer to the youth. Especially the encouragement of further education will be a very important path in this field.

Furthermore the topics sustainability in gas- tronomy, regionality and healthy cooking are on top of the agenda of Gasser and his team. To achieve these ambitious goals, there will be developed a new and accurately de- fined philosophy for the VKÖ. This will help to guide our members and also to repre- sent the association outwardly in the best way possible. In the future the VKÖ will not just be a silent listener when it comes to to- pics concerning everyone working in the branch. It will actively contribute its point and its arguments to achieve the best pos- sible outcome for all chefs.

The Verband der Köche Österreichs was established in 1902 and includes about 1300 members. The VKÖ has various federal sections which are acting on regional level.Verbad des Koche des

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Congress Spotlight: Dilhan C. Fernando – DILMAH

Although it has become a worldwide leader in tea production and well-acknowledged brand across the globe, there is always a new inspiration blending in the house of Dilmah.

Right from the spot at the Worldchefs Congress 2014, Dilhan C. Fernando, Marketing Director at Dilmah and the son of the founder, Mr. Merrill Fernando, will share his success story about his family’s tea empire.

What's more, Robert Schinkel, a professional tea sommelier, wil be showcasing his Tea Mixology skills, while offering a real high tea delight signed by Dilmah!

REGISTER @ www.wacs2014.com

In the meantime, let Dilmah’s mission inspire you by clicking on this link

 

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Congress Spotlight: Chef John Folse – King of Creole

Come and meet Chef John Folse – a Godfather of Louisiana’s cuisine and many times awarded Chef, who doesn’t stop stirring up the global culinary stage!

His traditional but very unique approach to Cajun and Creole cuisine has made John Folse internationally recognized, but without dragging him away from his roots and great appreciation for Louisiana’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.

Join Chef John Folse during the Worldchefs Congress 2014 and let him take you on a tasteful and flavourful journey to remember, while picking up the latest tips and tricks from this culinary master!

REGISTER @ www.wacs2014.com

To find out more about Chef John Folse, visit his official website, or even think about enrolling in Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

They don’t call him “King of Creole” without a reason! Click here to have a sneak peek and find out why!

 

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Electrolux мастер-класс Cook&Chill в Москвe

Всемирная Ассоциация Сообществ Поваров (Worldchefs) и Ассоциацией Кулинаров России, совместно с Electrolux Professional представляють мастер-класс Cook&Chill.

Вы будете иметь возможность узнать о технологии Cook&Chill в теории и на практике, технологии Sous Vide, а также об инновационных решений oт Electrolux-a как Air-o-steam и Air-o-chill.

Kогда и где?

3 июня 2014г, в 12:00

Oфициальное представительство Electrolux Professional Волгоградский проспект, д 42 kopп. 8,

Москва Tелефон: +7 495 627 76 81/82/83/84 

 

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Art&Science Come Together features another Chef2Chef seminar, this time in Moscow

After successfully sealing a milestone partnership “Art&Science Come Together”, and launching a series of “Chef2Chef “educational seminars, Worldchefs and Electrolux Professional keep on paving the way for food professionals worldwide to brush up their skills, implement sustainable practices, learn how to reduce food loss and increase profitability, while maintaining the high standards in the kitchens.

Moreover, after Dubai and London, the next “Chef2Chef” seminar will be held in Moscow on June the 3rd, at Electrolux Innovation Center.

During the seminar the participants will get an opportunity to obtain both – theoretical and practical knowledge on Cook&Chill and Sous Vide cooking techniques. Furthermore, while handling the food and acquiring new skills, the participants will be using the latest innovational solutions by Electrolux Professional such as: Air-o-steam and Air-o-chill, the latest technology that incorporates an oven and blast chiller in a single solution.

When and Where?

June the 3rd 12 o’clock sharp.

Address: Volgogradsky Prospekt, d 42 corp. 8, Moscow Phone: +7 495 627 76 81/82/83/84

For more information on the latest innovational solutions from Electrolux Professional, follow the link.

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THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2014 Celebrates its 10th anniversary

With much success, THAIFEX-World of Food Asia celebrates its 10th anniversary in partnership with DITP and TCC. Since it was officially launched in 2004, THAIFEX–World of Food Asia has reached many milestones in the past decade, and a record-breaking number of international participation this year.

 

The 3-day trade 2014 event has garnered a thumbs-up rating from exhibitors for another year of record-breaking trade visitor attendance. More than 30,000 international and domestic trade buyers and visitors attended this year’s THAIFEX-World of Food Asia. They were able to meet up with top quality exhibitors ranging from food and beverage producers through to seafood, coffee & tea manufacturers as well as equipment and food service providers. With Japan as the partner country, led by JETRO, THAIFEX–World of Food Asia featured an impressive presentation of Japanese products both on the show floor and at THAIFEX-World of Food Asia‘s 10-Year Anniversary Welcome Reception.

 

Parallel to THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, the ASEAN Food Industry Thought Leaders Panel brought together global opinion leaders and food industry experts sharing their views on building capabilities to overcome food safety and security challenges, both domestically and internationally.

 

Competitions Galore

 

The 3rd Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge proved to be another outstanding success at this year’s THAIFEX-World of Food Asia! With more than 500 chefs, the ratio of international to local participants was a close 30:70 ratio this year. This included 153 overseas competitors from Australia, Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Slovakia, Vietnam and 356 Thai participants from 20 provinces.

 

Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2014

 

Says Willment Leong, Organising Chairman, “This competition has become one of the most important culinary competitions in Thailand. The chefs are looking forward to joining this competition not just to win, but also to learn. With world-class judges with us, this has created a very positive atmosphere.”

 

Roasters’ Choice Award

 

At the 2nd Roasters’ Choice Award, 56 entries of beans were submitted by coffee producers from Asia. The panel of coffee specialists included, Michael De Renovard, Tuti Hahanah Mochtar, Hide Nishimura, Felix Wong and Chen Chia-Sheng, were in search for the best coffee beans in Asia.

 

THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2015 will return to IMPACT from 20 to 24 May 2015. For more information on THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2015, please visit their website.

 

To find out THAILAND ULTIMATE CHEF CHALLENGE 2014 & ROASTERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2014 RESULTS see the document enclosed. 

 

 

 

 

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Serbia in Need – World Chefs Without Borders unites to help

On May 14th, Serbia and the Balkan region were affected by huge floods due to a massive amount of rain that was poring down for a few days before the natural catastrophe.This was one of the biggest natural disasters in Serbian history, which made over 35,000 people become homeless and without any basic necessities for every day life, taking away everything they have built so far.

As a result, a great number of people have been evacuated from their homes and placed in temporary centers, where many volunteers and members of Red Cross are assisting in collecting and distributing food, hygiene products, clothes, shoes, to those in need, as well comforting them with words of hope and encouragement.

World Chefs Without Border is urging all Chef Associations and their community to come together and donate whatever they can to help and provide our friends in Serbia with food, water, shelter and other hygiene supplies.

Worldchefs are in contact and working with our local Chef Association to help the people in Serbia.

Chef Associations/Individuals can donate by clicking on the bottom button which will bring you to PayPal account or you can transfer money into the World Chefs Without Border account by using the below IBAN / SWIFT number.

Despite the great efforts that the Serbian Chefs Association and others in the region are making to help the affected population, it is time to unite and help with as much as we can!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Competition schedule for Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup

During the traditional Luxembourg Spring Fair, which took place in Luxexpo, an important meeting occurred. Moreover, several distinguished delegates from Luxembourg Chefs Association “Vatel Club”, along with the Worldchefs representative and competing countries delegations took part in the official drawing of the competition days for the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup 2014, happening on 22 – 26 November.

Moreover, Vatel Club’s President Armand Steinmetz welcomed a delegation from different countries that will be competing in the upcoming Culinary World Cup 2014, along with the Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee Chairman – Gert Klötzke, who gave his support on behalf of the Worldchefs and shared some exciting news.

The first news to be introduced on the upcoming World Cup 2014 was the inclusion of a brand new Junior Regional Competition, in which the cold table will be replaced by an edible buffet and live cooking, as well as the introduction of digital judging by using tablets, which will allow more transparency.

Nevertheless, a series of the Worldchefs Judging Seminars will be organized right before the World Cup 2014. In this manner, culinary professionals will have an outstanding opportunity to get a live insight in one of the world’s top culinary competitions immediately after brushing up their knowledge during the Worldchefs Judging seminars.

All in all, featuring 30 National teams, 15 Junior National teams (7 teams are on the waiting list), 10 Community Catering, 10 Juniors Regional teams; and with more than 25 Regional teams that have already been registered, the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup 2014 will undoubtedly be an amazing culinary experience once again!

While keeping a close eye on the Worldchefs website, we suggest you to visit the official Vatel Club’s webpage and get yourself informed on the latest World Cup’s updates and schedules.

 

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Ahmad Shafiq, CEO of COTHM Pakistan, awarded the “Lamp of Knowledge Award” by the American Hotel & Lodging Association USA

Becomes 1st Pakistan to receive the highest international award of the Hospitality Industry

Mr. Ahmad Shafiq, CEO of College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan, received the ‘Stars of the Industry Awards’ USA on April 01, 2014 at a mega event at JW Marriott in Washington DC. “The Lamp of Knowledge Award”, the most prestigious award in the hospitality industry, has been conferred upon him as outstanding international educator for excellence in the area of hospitality. The ‘AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards’ program, backed by the Cornell University USA, was created more than 40 years ago to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the hospitality industry.

On receiving the award, Mr. Ahmad Shafiq became the first Pakistani and the only international educator of the year 2014 who received this award. It was a moment of great jubilation and joy for him but he dedicated that precious moment to Pakistan. Before he was called upon to receive “The Lamp of Knowledge Award”, the President & COO of AH&LEI, Robert L. Steele, generously applauded the selection of Ahmad Shafiq and was all-praise for the talent of Pakistan. The way Pakistan was elevated in the award ceremony in front of the august house, made Ahmad Shafiq hold his head high in esteem and honor for his country.

The management of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the representatives of the US President Barrack Obama, the senators, the Congressmen, the Congresswomen, and the CEOs of all major American and International hotel chains like Hilton Hotels, JW Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts to name a few, were present at the award ceremony. They all congratulated Mr. Ahmad Shafiq on earning this award.

The hospitality and tourism industry places ‘Stars of the Industry Awards’ on a high pedestal because it encompasses the entire hospitality and tourism industry as its representative. All major stakeholders of the hospitality and tourism industry from all states of the USA become part of the ‘Stars of the Industry Award’ through their overwhelming participation in the whole process of the awards.

The high-powered team of AH&LA has a very significant role to play in the entire hospitality industry of the USA. Its upper tier of management is strongly connected with the government of the USA to provide its continuous support in policy-making. On the one hand it is the leading academic resource provider for the hotel schools and universities internationally, whereas on the other hand, its professional advisory role to the entire hospitality and tourism industry is highly acclaimed.

The award is also symbolic of a paradigm shift in the American hospitality industry as to the orthodox view of Pakistan which only looked at one side of the picture: Pakistan as a country which is infested with terrorism and restlessness. It shows that certain barriers of so-called perception of Pakistan as country that harbors terrorists have been broken. It is undoubtedly a matter of national pride for all of us as Pakistanis.

Ahmad Shafiq promoted the cause of tourism and hospitality industry even in the most challenging circumstances in Pakistan. He believes that whatever he is today is because of Pakistan. Mr. Ahmad Shafiq has dedicated this award to the beautiful and hospitable people of Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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