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Worldchefs Renews Longstanding Partnership with Q Industries

Post author By Olivia
Post date November 14, 2022

Q Industries

Worldchefs Renews Longstanding Partnership with Q Industries

Q Industries, a market leader in integrated hospitality solutions, has renewed as a Global Partner of Worldchefs.
Since 1987, family-led Q Industries has delivered innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet each client’s unique procurement needs.
Learn more about Worldchefs partnership opportunities at www.worldchefs.org/partnership.

Paris, 14 of November 2022 – Worldchefs has renewed their longstanding partnership with Q Industries, a market leader in integrated hospitality solutions. Since 1987, family-led Q Industries has delivered products to new hotel and resort openings throughout Asia Pacific and beyond. Following their 5D integrated approach—Discover, Define, Design, Develop, and Deliver—their team collaborates with clients to meet each businesses’ unique procurement needs with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Headquartered in Singapore, and with offices in Southeast Asia, Q Industries’ extensive range of products can be found in some of the most reputable hospitality establishments all over the world. Their Quantrum Pro range, developed by chefs for chefs, are subjected to heavy duty product testing by their chef brand ambassadors in active professional kitchens. A fully comprehensive range of kitchen OS&E to outfit any professional kitchens from A to Z offers a ‘one stop shop’ to simplify the procurement process.

Q Industries has also ventured into skills development, with Q Industries Vietnam recently building a combined workspace, culinary institute, and restaurant. In providing culinary training, they support the development of the industry workforce, helping to empower the future decision-makers and foster long-term relationship building with the next generation of industry leadership.

“It is an honour and privilege to be part of the Worldchefs organisation as a Global Sponsor,” says Q Industries’ second-generation owner and Executive Director Huilin Quek. “I believe that the synergies between our company and chefs worldwide can be limitless. The organisation brings about valuable relationships internationally to us.”

“Q Industries is a pacesetter in integrated hospitality solutions, bringing creativity, versatility, and compassion to the industry,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “We so value our collaboration with their team of dedicated hospitality professionals and their commitment to social good.”

For more information on Q Industries, visit https://qindustries.com.

Grow your brand and business by affiliating with the leading global culinary association. Learn more about Worldchefs partnership opportunities at www.worldchefs.org/partnership.

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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 curriculum, 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.

Partnership

Dilmah-Worldchefs Partnership Brews Into its Tenth Year

Post author By Olivia
Post date November 8, 2022

Dilmah-Worldchefs Partnership Brews Into its Tenth Year

Paris, 8 of November 2022 – In a culinary partnership of gastronomic proportions, Dilmah commemorates its decade-long collaboration with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs), celebrating our collective passion in elevating tea and bringing it the recognition it deserves.

The collaboration which spans ten successful years has seen Dilmah and Worldchefs partnering on many events, including the vastly successful Real High Tea Global Challenge where participants competed in a culinary and sensory adventure to revolve tea around a Seven Star Luxury Tea Experience.

Dilmah will continue its co-operation with chefs around the world, to share the luxury and goodness in tea with chefs and future chefs whilst also developing Dilmah tea gastronomy and tea mixology.

“With the resurgence of tea and the increased appreciation of tea culture, tea has become a modern must-have experience within the global hospitality industry. We are glad to carry forth this partnership into another year and take tea to newer heights in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies. Just as tea has an innate ability to complement gastronomy beautifully, either paired with food, or as an ingredient in food or beverage, our partnership with Worldchefs too is a fruitful partnership evident in the expertise and finesse the accomplished panel of global chefs bring to tea gastronomy, and the manner in which tea as a star ingredient continues to spur them to elevate, include and honour it in their culinary masterpieces to create truly gourmet experiences,” Dilhan C. Fernando, CEO of Dilmah, commented.

Dilmah’s Worldchefs recognised Empower Culinary & Hospitality School is Sri Lanka’s premier culinary and hospitality facility, which creates new avenues and empowers underprivileged and marginalised youth with physical disabilities from rural communities and the plantation sector in Sri Lanka, through education in the fields of gastronomy and hospitality. The four-month culinary course offered by the school, completely free of charge, is equal to the best in the world with visiting international professionals supplementing the Sri Lankan faculty.

Additionally, the Dilmah School of Tea is the first and only Worldchefs recognised Tea School in the world, and is a programme that seeks to inspire passion in tea through knowledge of the artisanal aspects of the herb amongst hospitality professionals, tea aficionados, and consumers. It is a pioneering tea training course with a programme that has been meticulously developed by our experts and endorsed by Worldchefs, and offers an unmatched standard of education and awareness on the most consumed beverage in the world after water – tea.

“Our partnership with Dilmah is a fabulous reflection of pursuing the uniqueness of tea and its health benefits and the potential for going beyond the traditional cuppa; in exploring the luxury of terroir in tea with tea gastronomy and mixology, and the use of tea as an ingredient. Dilmah has taken the lead in bringing innovation to the global tea industry and in educating and inspiring hospitality professionals to offer new tea experiences to guests – and Worldchefs is proud to be a part of this, and to recognise an organisation that truly has a passion for our profession,” Thomas A. Gugler, President of the World Association of Chefs’, commented.

Dilmah is pleased to take forward this collaboration designed to inspire passion in tea with a Worldchefs body of ten million chefs; we raise our cuppas to a partnership as strong and energizing as our robust Brilliant Breakfast Tea!

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

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.

Global Chefs Challenge

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023: Dates Announced for the 1st Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final Competition

Post author By Olivia
Post date October 24, 2022

European Grand Prix 2023

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023: Dates Announced for the 1^st Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final Competition

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, will be held in Rimini, Italy from 19 to 22 February 2023. Successful teams will advance to compete in the Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
Hosted by Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC) during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo, and 12^th International Horeca Meeting, the event provides excellent global networking opportunities.
Chefs interested in competing should contact their National Chefs Association for more information.

Paris, 24 of October 2022 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced that the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition will be held in Rimini, Italy, 19 to 22 February 2023. The semi-final competition, entitled the Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, will be hosted by Italy’s Worldchefs National Association Member, Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC).

Over the course of four days, competitors meet to show their mastery in the culinary arts through three competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors will be vying for a coveted opportunity to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress in Singapore.

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023 will take place during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo, and 12^th International Horeca Meeting, providing global networking opportunities.

To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.

WANT TO COMPETE?

If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations. Discover everything the event has to offer at en.beerandfoodattraction.it.

GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS AT WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS & EXPO 2024

Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.

The 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.

Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for the more information.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

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.

Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy launches Culinary Foundations Initiative with Saudi Airlines Catering Company

Post author By Olivia
Post date October 18, 2022

Jeddah, 18 of October, 2022 – Worldchefs Academy is proud to announce the launch of the Culinary Foundations Initiative and acknowledges Saudi Airlines Catering Company as its first co-branded partner.

Expanding on outstanding success over the past 5 years with the Pre-Commis Chef Course Library in 7 languages, participants successfully completing the free online course will now receive an additional Certificate in Culinary Foundations in their choice of language including English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, and Mandarin.

“We are very excited to introduce the Culinary Foundations Initiative,” states Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Academy Program Manager & Chief Advisor. “By offering a learning opportunity for culinary professionals in all stages of their career, we will help to reinforce the culinary basics and international standards recognized globally.”

As an integral educational component of the collaboration between Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SACC), the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) and Worldchefs Academy (WCA), the co-branded WCA/SACC Certificate in Culinary Foundations is also available.

The WCA/SACC Certificate in Culinary Foundations demonstrates SACC’s commitment towards an increase in corporate training and individual talent development, while reinforcing quality food production standards and health & safety protocols.

The Culinary Foundations and Pre-Commis Chef Course provides effective e-learning methodology in 6 key areas: Culinary Theory; Nutrition; Kitchen Operations; Hygiene & Sanitation; Professionalism and Professional Cooking.

“We are proud to launch the co-branded Culinary Foundations Initiative with Saudi Airlines Catering Company. We recognize their strong commitment towards training and development, and we look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have on SACC’s talent-building objectives,”, stated Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs President.

Through the Culinary Foundations co-branded partnerships, Worldchefs Academy will provide support to hospitality and foodservice companies around the world to reinforce inhouse development and skills training strategies. Co-branded partners will have the opportunity to empower employees, qualify achievements, and increase performance capabilities and productivity of core competencies.

For information on Worldchefs Academy’s Corporate Partnerships for Co-Branded Certificates in Culinary Foundations, contact Worldchefs Academy Program Manager & Chief Advisor Cornelia Volino at email: [email protected]

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About Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy provides the opportunity to learn the culinary basics needed to start a career in culinary arts, review culinary foundations with international standards, and help deepen knowledge of sustainable culinary methods. To get started, visit www.worldchefsacademy.com or download the Worldchefs Academy mobile app from Google Play or the App Store.

Worldchefs is a non-political professional organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. Worldchefs accomplishes these goals through education, training, and professional development. Worldchefs is the global voice of culinary professionals. www.worldchefs.org

About Saudi Airlines Catering Company

Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SACC) was established in 1981 to provide catering services to the Kingdom’s National Airline. SACC has since blossomed into a broad and diversified enterprise offering a full suite of food and beverage, retail, hospitality, and support services to local and international clients.

Over the years, SACC has pressed forward with its program of continuous improvement and innovation, as well as streamlining its operations to meet growth in demand and to achieve operational efficiencies.

SACC’s Mission is to excel as a market leader through continual process improvement, innovation, and timely response for its’ customers’ best interest. SACC’s values include customer orientation, team spirit, transparency, sustainability, and commitment to quality.

www.saudicatering.com

Tags Worldchefs Academy, Culinary Foundations

News

Celebrating the Life of Chef Michael Ty

Post author By Olivia
Post date August 26, 2022

Paris, 26th of August 2022 – The Worldchefs community mourns the death of Michael Ty, former American Culinary Federation (ACF) National President, who passed away on 22 August 2022.

Michael Ty served two terms as the ACF as National President from 1993-1994 and from 2009-2013. He was a force in our community and the culinary world. There was never a need for recognition, as he quietly did what he loved to do in support of community and his passion for the culinary arts.

Worldchefs President Thomas A. Gugler wishes a personal and heartfelt farewell and offers his sincere condolences for his family and friends.

Our thoughts go out to all those who loved him and we wish them strength at this difficult time in dealing with his enormous loss.

Photo credit: https://magazine.chaineus.org/2021/05/27/chef-michael-ty-is-paying-it-forward/

About the American Culinary Federation

The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), established in 1929, is the standard of excellence for chefs in North America. With more than 12,000 members spanning more than 170 chapters nationwide, ACF is the leading culinary association offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States, with the Certified Executive Chef®, Certified Sous Chef®, Certified Executive Pastry Chef® and Certified Culinary Educator® designations accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to Chef & Child, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org. Find ACF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and digital publications hub WeAreChefs.com.

Partnership

Food Tech Start-up BOTINKIT Becomes Worldchefs Trusted Brand

Post author By Olivia
Post date August 10, 2022

BOTINKIT

Worldchefs has welcomed the award-winning food tech innovator BOTINKIT as a Global Partner.
Recognized as a Worldchefs Trusted Brand, the Shenzhen based start-up was founded in 2021 with a vision to create the world’s first robot-based digital food ecosystem.
BOTINKIT is delivering a revolutionary cooking experience, reimagining food-making and food-sharing with advanced technologies and innovative design via their products BOTINKIT ROBOT, BOTINKIT GALLERY and BOTINKIT BOTA.

Paris, 10 of August 2022 – Worldchefs has welcomed food tech innovator BOTINKIT as a Global Partner. Recognized as a Worldchefs Trusted Brand, the Shenzhen based start-up was founded in 2021 with a vision to create the world’s first robot-based digital food ecosystem.Their award-winning products provide an all-in-one solution to growing restaurant brands and home consumers, using robot design, chemistry, and algorithms to deliver a revolutionary cooking experience.

Named after “Robot in Kitchen”, BOTINKIT aims to digitize food-making and food-sharing by combining robotics, flavor, and technique. Using advanced technologies, BOTINKIT products help chefs and gourmets to achieve a simpler, smarter, and healthier cooking experience.The latest development, MAX Robot, is the third generation cooking robot launched by BOTINKIT. Built with the powerful BOTIN Gallery console, this robot can automatically heat up to 300℃, and 16 different seasonings can be precisely added into the pot without any help from human beings.

BOTINKIT is reimagining recipe development, inspiring food creativity from global talents and delivering a new frontier in tele-cooking. Their innovations allow for the easy and fast transfer of recipes and cooking process to anywhere, any time. BOTINKIT’s CEO Shirley Chen believes in the great potential of robotics to transform the traditional kitchen, with cost reduction and increased efficiency just the starting points. BOTINKIT sees a whole new food scene on the horizon made possible by technology.

In 2022, BOTINKIT won three major design awards, the A’ Design Silver, Gold MUSE Design Award and iLuxury Awards. The A’ Design Competition is the world’s leading annual international design competition, recognized by ICOGRADA and the European Design Association BEDA.The MUSE Design Awards is one of the most influential international awards in the field of creative design in the world, organized by International Awards Associates (IAA), a time-honored international awards association. The iLuxury Awards was also created by the IAA as a benchmark for seeking out the best brands that sets itself apart from the mainstream.

Seamlessly combining the latest technology, BOTINKIT ROBOT, BOTINKITGALLERY, and BOTINKIT BOTA are focused on user experience and product reliability. BOTINKIT ROBOT’s hardware ensures the efficiency of dish delivery. The software content platform system, BOTINKIT GALLERY, is the “brain” of the robot. Together, the software and hardware terminal is formed to digitally presentthe process, create the dish, and reproduce it across time and regional constraints.

BOTINKIT BOTA, an online robot, can analyze the operational data of catering companies in real time and provide guidance to improve operations.Through the combination of these three products, BOTINKIT is providing customers with a holistic solutions to improve their business from flavor to efficiency.

“Worldchefs is committed to helping culinary professionals navigate an ever-changing industry landscape with the latest technology, skills, andinformation to thrive,” says Ragnar Fridriksson,Worldchefs Managing Director. “We look forward to an exciting collaboration and to the many innovations to come from BOTINKIT.”

Learn more about BOTINKIT’s innovative technology at www.botinkit.com.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a federation made up of 110 national chef associations. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries years of history since its founding in 1928 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:

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.

For press and media inquiries
[email protected]

Partnership

Dilmah Tea Crafts Luxury Tea Experiences in Malaysia

Post author By Olivia
Post date July 29, 2022

Dilmah Tea

This July, Dilmah Tea pushed the boundaries of a 5000-year-old herb with inspiration beyond a cup of tea in Malaysia. Showcasing their revolutionary take of the finest Ceylon tea, Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO – Dilhan C. Fernando, showed hospitality professionals how to elevate ordinary dining experiences with Dilmah tea.

Tea was first paired with some of Malaysia’s popular menu items, as well as a few trending dessert options:

Chicken Satay paired with Dilmah Brilliant Breakfast Tea
Steamed Fish & Green Salad paired with Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine flowers
Nasi Lemak paired with Dilmah Original Earl Grey Tea
Apple Pie paired with Dilmah Pure Chamomile Flowers
Chocolate Fudge paired with Dilmah Moroccan Mint Green Tea
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream paired with Dilmah Single Estate Darjeeling Tea

Brewing luxury throughout the event, some of the premium tea ranges featured included:

The Teamaker’s Private Reserve: An eclectic collection of rare, fine teas, all of which are handpicked by the Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando.

Dilmah Silver Jubilee Gourmet Tea: A mixed selection of exquisite Gourmet Black, Green, White Teas and Infusions offered as a celebration of the heritage of the Dilmah brand.

t-Series Designer Gourmet Teas and Infusions: A range that presents brews that can make the perfect accompaniment to every mood and occasion, at different times of the day.

Dilmah Exceptional: An ode to its name, Dilmah Exceptional comprises tea and infusions that are elegant and filled with truly exceptional flavours.

Yum Teas & Infusions: This range is a perfect blend of tea and herb inspired deliciousness, packed with antioxidant properties. Each tea is individually wrapped in 100% biodegradable tea bags.

Feeling tea inspired? Learn how to craft your own tea inspired luxury dining experience with the Dilmah Tea Inspired App. Available for Android and iOS devices.

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Press Releases Partnership

Leading Sustainable Seafood Innovator Forever Oceans Joins as Worldchefs Trusted Brand Partner

Post author By Olivia
Post date June 29, 2022

Forever Oceans Enclosure

Forever Oceans, a Seafood Source Top 25 Seafood Innovator in sustainable aquaculture, has signed a new partnership as a Worldchefs Trusted Brand Partner.
The US-headquartered company ocean-raises sustainable finfish through advanced technologies, with a research and technology facility in Hawaii and operations off the coasts of Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia.
Forever Oceans™ Kanpachi (also known as Amberjack or long-fin yellowtail) is rich in Omega 3 and vitamin D, with a unique, buttery flavor. The partnership will help to inform chefs on sustainable aquaculture practices and the versatile culinary applications of Forever Oceans products.

Paris, 29 of June 2022 – Forever Oceans, a leading innovator in sustainable aquaculture, has signed a new partnership with Worldchefs as an Official Partner and Trusted Brand. The US-headquartered company raises sustainable seafood through advanced technologies, with a research and technology facility in Hawaii, and operations in Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia.

Named to the Top 25 Seafood Innovators list in September 2021 by Seafood Source, Forever Oceans fish are reared in deep-ocean automated enclosures using a patented single-point mooring system that naturally orients each enclosure within the ocean current to optimize fish and environmental health. Combining biology, aquaculture, and technology, the Forever Oceans approach incorporates artificial intelligence and robotics to constantly monitor water quality and fish health to limit human interaction and reduce environmental risks.

Forever Oceans is committed to conservation and the support of local economies. Working with the local fishing community to source broodstock, Forever Oceans only ocean-raises fish endemic to the areas where they operate. In January 2022, Forever Oceans struck a landmark agreement with Brazil, representing the largest offshore concession ever given for sustainable marine aquaculture. Totaling 64,200 hectares, the development is expected to generate over 500 jobs over the next eight years, and “set the country on the path to the development of sustainable marine aquaculture,” said Brazil’s Secretary of Aquaculture and Fisheries Jorge Seif Júnior.

Forever Oceans™ Kanpachi is a highly versatile finfish with a unique, buttery flavor. The fish is a natural protein and an excellent source of Omega 3s.

Forever Oceans™ Kanpachi (Amberjack) grow healthy and contaminant free in offshore enclosures.

Forever Oceans maintains a Culinary Board of over forty prominent chefs including Mark Allison and Rick Moonen. The company’s fish has been sampled and praised by other chefs including Jose Andres, Andrew Zimmern, Rick Bayless, Eric Ripert, and Jaques Pepin. The partnership with Worldchefs will help to educate chefs on sustainable aquaculture, responsible sourcing, and the diverse culinary applications of Forever Oceans™ Kanpachi.

“Forever Oceans has always been a leader in forming relationships with the culinary community, so our new association with World Chefs is a natural,” says Monica H. San Miguel, Chief Marketing Officer for the company. “Our sashimi-grade fish is both sustainably delicious and versatile for multiple menu applications. We look forward to sharing our fish with chefs in the U.S. and around the world.”

“Forever Oceans takes pride in providing healthy, delicious, sustainable fish, with a strong commitment to both people and planet.” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Managing Director of Worldchefs. “We are proud to welcome Forever Oceans as a Worldchefs Trusted Brand and look forward to working together to help chefs make the right choice when it comes to sustainable sourcing.”

Learn more about Forever Oceans at www.foreveroceans.com and hear from award-winning chef Mark Allison, Forever Oceans’ Corporate Executive Chef and former Dean of Johnson and Wales, on Episode 60 of World on a Plate.

Photo Credit: Forever Oceans

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

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.

For press and media inquiries
[email protected]

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Worldchefs Welcomes Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts as Education Partner

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date June 14, 2022

Worldchefs Welcomes Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts as Education Partner

culinary arts culinary school education partner

One of Palestine’s leading private schools, Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts, has joined Worldchefs as an Education Partner.
Smile Kitchen Academy has been accepted as a Recognized School and is a part the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program officially recognizing educational institutions with a commitment to the highest standards in culinary education.
Located in the Gaza Strip, Smile Kitchen Academy’s diploma degree is one of five recognized programs in the region. The double degree is awarded by Smile Kitchen Academy and the University of Gaza and is recognized by the Palestinian Association of Chefs.

Paris, 14 of June 2022 – Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts, a leading private school in Palestine, has joined Worldchefs as an Education Partner. The partnership unites Smile Kitchen Academy with an international network of hospitality educators leading the future of culinary education and training.

Accepted as a Worldchefs Recognized School, Smile Kitchen Academy fulfills the criteria for the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program. Launched in 2010, the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education officially recognizes educational institutions committed to the highest standards in culinary education. Recognized Schools represent excellence in culinary education on a global scale.

Smile Kitchen Academy was established in 2017 by Chef Noor Albatta as the first and only culinary school in the Gaza Strip. Since its founding, more than 1500 students have graduated with training in the culinary arts, management, and entrepreneurship. The Smile Kitchen Academy diploma is a double degree program awarded by Smile Kitchen Academy and the University of Gaza and is recognized by the Palestinian Association of Chefs.

Smile Kitchen Academy also provides opportunities and training for students interested in entering the world of international culinary competitions. In 2019, the first Smile Kitchen Talent culinary competition was held in Gaza with the participation of 75 chefs. In 2021, Smile Kitchen participated in an international competition in Dubai with four students awarded five medals. In 2022, Smile Kitchen participated in the Egypt Culinary Cup with five students, winning eleven medals including two gold.

“Worldchefs is proud to welcome Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts as an Education Partner. One of just five programs in the region recognized for excellence in culinary education by Worldchefs, Smile Kitchen Academy is a tremendous resource for culinary students and emerging talent to enter the industry” says John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “Together we share a vision of preparing the future leaders of the industry and helping to take their skills global.”

To learn more about Smile Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts and to explore all Worldchefs Education Partners, visit worldchefs.org/education-partner.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

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.

For press and media inquiries
[email protected]

GCC Global Chefs Challenge

Singapore Crowned Champion at Global Pastry Chef Challenge Finals 2022

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date June 9, 2022

Singapore Crowned Champion at Global Pastry Chef Challenge Finals 2022

At this international competition organised by Worldchefs (The World Association of Chefs’ Societies), Singapore also nabbed second runner-up in the Global Chef Challenge category.

With a chocolate sculpture in the shape of a genie coming out of a bottle as their winning entry, Singapore has emerged the victor to take home the top prize at the Global Pastry Chef Challenge 2022 in Abu Dhabi last Friday (Jun 3).

Singapore’s winning entry of a “Genie coming out of a bottle” chocolate sculpture. (Photo: Global Pastry Chef Challenge)

The Singapore pastry team – represented by Dexter Lee who is ITE College West’s pastry and baking chef-lecturer, along with his assistant Terence Lin – beat out first runner-up Italy and second runner-up France.

The Global Pastry Chef Challenge is part of an international competition organised by Worldchefs (The World Association of Chefs’ Societies) – a non-political professional body dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines.

The Global Chefs Challenge and the Global Young Chefs Challenge make up the other two of the three categories international top chefs get to compete in.

This year’s finals took place in Abu Dhabi from May 31 to Jun 3, where the continent’s strongest teams pitted their culinary skills against each other.

In the Global Pastry Chef Challenge category, Team Singapore had to present a total three creations – a chocolate sculpture, a plated dessert and an entremet (a classic French dessert) cake

Led by team manager Gary Lim, senior lead instructor at Temasek Polytechnic, the Lee and Lin duo created the afore-mentioned “Genie coming out of a bottle” chocolate sculpture based on the “1001 Arabian Nights” theme the team.

They also crafted a fine-dining plated dessert comprising an earl grey parfait, mango jelly and bergamot ice disc, complemented with a warm chocolate moist cake, complete with a Valrhona Bahibe emulsion.

Their final creation – the Orange Bitter Almond Entremet Cake, was made of bitter almond mousse, clementine pear compote layered with bitter almond joconde and crunchy crumble.

Singapore took home second runner-up in the Global Chef Challenge category. (Photo: Global Chef Challenge)

Singapore also took home another honour in the Global Chef Challenge category.

Leong Wei Ming ( The Spot’s Junior Sous Chef) and assistant Abigail Say (The Spot’s Commis Pastry Chef) finished second-runner-up in their competition, beating out 13 other nations.

The pair had to prepare 12 portions of a four-course menu – a vegan cold starter, a warm appetizer, a main course and dessert. They presented a Vegan Coconut Soubise Flan with White Onion Quinoa Cous Cous, Steamed Sterling White Halibut with Saffron Mouse and Pickled Daikon, Compression of VanDrie Dutch Veal Fillet & Neck and Valrhona Bahibe 46 per cent Chocolate Molleux with Citrus Meringue.

Leong and Say were led by coach Lee Boon Seng (The Spot’s executive chef), and team manager KK Kong (Sentosa Golf Club’s executive chef). All competitors were trained by mentors from the Singapore Chefs’ Association and Singapore Pastry Alliance, the national association for professional chefs in Singapore.

“The last few years have been tough but we believe that we should do our best to fly the Singapore flag,” said Eric Neo, President of Singapore Chefs’ Association. “The association believes that competitions are a way of education and we will continue to groom the next generation of chefs.”

Source: CNA/gl

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