Worldchefs Academy Supports Culinary Education in the Dominican Republic!
PARIS April 5, 2023 – The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), a pioneer in tourism and gastronomy training in the Dominican Republic, has two campuses, one in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros and the other in the capital Santo Domingo. It has been the most awarded university in the country during the last 20 years, winning first places in many national competitions.
In 2022, it was recognized as a school with high educational quality standards by Worldchefs. Adopting its Pre-Commis and Culinary Foundations program as mandatory programs to be taken by its students, which supports their training in culinary education.
PUCMM Chef Instructor Alejandro Andrés Abréu Bretón stated, “So far, 60 new chefs have graduated, but by the end of the year, we expect 200 more to graduate!
Worldchefs Academy apoya la educación culinaria en laRepública Dominicana!
La Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), pionera en formación turística y gastronómica en República Dominicana, cuenta con dos campus, uno en la ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros y la otra en la capital Santo Domingo. Ha sido la universidad más premiada en los últimos 20 años ganando los primeros lugares en la mayoría de las competencias nacionales.
En el año 2022 fue reconocida como escuela con altos estándares de calidad educativa por Worldchefs. Adoptando su programa de Pre-Commis y Fundamentos. Culinarios como programas obligatorios a cursar por sus estudiantes, lo que viene a apoyar la formación en términos culinarios de los mismos.
Chef Instructor PUCMM, Alejandro Andrés Abréu Bretón, afirmó “Hasta el momento, se han graduado 60 nuevos chefs, pero para fin de año, ¡esperamos que se gradúen 200 más!
Introducing Chef Selvana Chelvanaigum, Lecturer at the William Angliss Institute in Melbourne. As an initiative to pass on her culinary wisdom to budding chefs at the Empower Culinary & Hospitality School by the Dilmah MJF Foundation, Chef Selvana chose to spend a week in Sri Lanka volunteering with Dilmah! If you’d like to volunteer with the MJF Foundation too, drop a line here.
Watch Chef Selvana Chelvanaigum Volunteering at MJCF Culinary School here:
ABOUT DILMAH TEA
Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah, was established by Merrill J. Fernando to bring quality, Single Origin Ceylon Tea, garden fresh and unblended, to tea drinkers around the world. His Dilmah Tea brand was the first genuinely ethical tea brand, bringing a smile to the faces of the underprivileged in Sri Lanka, whilst giving consumers quality, authenticity and natural goodness in their cup of tea.
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Celebrating Art & Science: Electrolux Professional and Worldchefs
Celebrating Art & Science: Electrolux Professional and Worldchefs
Electrolux Professional has renewed as a Worldchefs Diamond Partner, continuing a longstanding collaboration centered around the Art & Science program.
The chef-centered partnership will enter a new phase with the renewal, including the launch of Art & Science Goes Digital interactive webinar series.
Paris, 23 of February 2023 – Electrolux Professional has renewed as Worldchefs Diamond Partner. Celebrating 120 years of tradition, experience, and innovation, Electrolux Professional has been at forefront in offering sustainable, ergonomic, and customer-friendly solutions. The Worldchefs partnership renewal marks the continuation of a longstanding collaboration centered around the Art & Science program.
Launched in 2014, the Art & Science Come Together partnership between Electrolux Professional and Worldchefs brings chefs together to explore innovation in culinary technology through a series of hands-on workshops. Combining the creativity of professional chefs with the specialized knowledge and technology of the leading manufacturer’s commercial cooking solutions, the program is designed to empower chefs to operate more efficiently, profitably and sustainably to help kitchens across the globe to develop more streamlined cooking processes.
Join us on 13 April 2023 for the first webinar of Art & Science: Goes Digital, focusing on the topic of Innovation.
Restructured to fit a digital format, Art & Science Goes Digital brings the beauty of culinary innovation online, made accessible to Worldchefs’ community around the globe. Through a series of themed webinars, the program aims to empower chefs to operate more efficiently, profitably and sustainably. The webinars will be held quarterly, with the first installment on 13 April.
The program will provide participants with skills and advice from experienced professional chefs willing to share their international experience and passion for the continual discovery of contemporary developments in the culinary arts. “This partnership has launched a number of dedicated exciting activities which will unite the beauty of the culinary arts with the breakthroughs in culinary technology,” says Worldchefs President, Thomas Gugler. “What makes the Art & Science partnership so special is the ability to connect all this technical knowledge with the artistic side of the culinary industry.”
Art & Science Goes Digital will be hosted by seasoned chef and culinary trainer Paolo Pettenuzzo. Hailing from the Veneto region of Italy, by the age of 16 Pettenuzzo was competing on the Italian culinary team at the national level. By age 20, his impressive skills had earned him two silver medals in the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge. Pettenuzzo joined Electrolux Professional in 2013, where he spearheads business development in the luxury sector, including Michelin-starred projects. In 2019 he was appointed as the official Chefs Activation Manager to lead on chef training strategy organization-wide. “I live Electrolux Professional with an anticipatory perspective, working with the future to change the present,” says Pettenuzzo.
“Worldchefs is thrilled to continue our work with Electrolux Professional. Their chef-centered approach to innovation, continuous push for excellence and unwavering sustainability commitments are just a few reasons why they have been a natural collaborator and key supporter of Worldchefs,” says Ragnar Fridrikkson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “Electrolux Professional’s dedicated chefs around the world add so much value to our community and we look forward to the next chapter of our collaboration with Art & Science Goes Digital.”
The World’s Best Pan: AMT Gastroguss and Worldchefs Renew Partnership
AMT Gastroguss has renewed as a Worldchefs Global Partner. A manufacturer and industry supporter committed to excellence, AMT designs professional cookware for every application, combining tradition, modern technology, and expertise with the highest quality materials.
‘The world’s best pan’ according to VKD, the largest German Chefs Association, AMT cookware is developed through close cooperation between product technologists and the German National Culinary Team. The cookware choice for chefs in culinary competition and professional kitchens, AMT’s premium quality products save time, the most precious resource – water, and money.
Paris, 3 of March 2023 – AMT Gastroguss, one of the fastest growing cookware producers in Europe, has renewed as a Worldchefs Global Partner. A longstanding industry supporter and a Worldchefs Global Partner since 2016, AMT Gastroguss combines tradition, modern technology, and expertise with the highest quality materials to produce premium quality cookware designed by and for professional chefs.
AMT’s award-winning products are chosen by the world’s top culinary competition teams. Considered ‘the world’s best pan’ by the largest German chef association and Worldchefs member, Verband der Köche Deutschlands (VKD), international culinary teams rely on the quality of AMT Gastroguss cookware in their kitchens. With years of close cooperation between product technologists and the German National Culinary Team, AMT develops cookware to match and exceed the highest expectations. AMT designs and product tests their cookware for busy professional kitchens with the expert knowledge of chefs.
Backed by years of expertise across the production chain, AMT prides itself on expert craftsmanship, innovation, and the highest quality materials. With a foundry history dating back to 1904, AMT’s casted cookware in grounded in heritage methods and expertise. AMT cookware is made of thick casted aluminum, guaranteeing high durability for a long-lasting product that stands up to years of commercial kitchen use. Produced using a time intensive hand-casting method, AMT’s casted aluminum delivers superior thermal conductivity, heat retention and transfer. The unique casting process achieves a relaxed structure without pores, which provides the distortion-free thermal base which retains its optimum flatness for energy-efficient cooking. AMT products are also coated with non-stick Lotan® which makes them exceptionally easy to clean, saving energy, time, and money, and giving better cooking results.
“AMT Gastroguss has been a dedicated support of chefs, and we so value their commitment to industry professionals.” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “Whether it be their presence at premier international competitions like the Global Chefs Challenge or the Culinary World Cup, AMT’s team and products have earned the trust of chefs around the world. We are delighted to continue our partnership.”
Want to learn more? There’s an opportunity to meet with AMT Representatives during the IHA Trade Show in Chicago between 4-7, March 2023. You can set up an appointment directly through email address [email protected].
See the final results for the Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Chefs Challenge European Regional Semi-Finals!
Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023 and the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, were held in Rimini, Italy from 19 to 22 February 2023.
The event was hosted by Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC) during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo and 12th International Horeca Meeting.
Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
Rimini, 22 February 2023 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, which was held alongside the first semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. Held in Rimini, Italy, alongside the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo and 12th International Horeca Meeting, the the semi-final competition was hosted by Italy’s Worldchefs National Association Member, Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC).
Over days of tough competition, Europe’s top culinary teams have shown their mastery of the culinary arts through four competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
Final Results:
Results are listed below by category: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge.
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Chefs Challenge Results
Winner: Germany
Second Place: Italy
Third Place: Netherlands
Global Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
Europe Central: Germany and Netherlands
Europe North: Estonia and Wales
Europe South: Italy and Cyprus
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Vegan Chefs Challenge Results
Winner: Luxembourg
Second Place: Latvia
Third Place: Serbia
Global Vegan Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
Europe Central: Luxembourg
Europe North: Latvia
Europe South: Serbia
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Results
Winner: Italy
Second Place: Romania
Third Place: Czech Republic
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
Europe Central: Romania
Europe North: Azerbaijan
Europe South: Italy
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Young Chefs Challenge Results
Winner: Norway
Second Place: Italy
Third Place: Czech Republic
Global Young Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
Europe Central: Czech Republic
Europe North: Norway
Europe South: Italy
See the full results below:
Congratulations to each participant, and to the qualifying teams that will move on to compete in Singapore at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals:
The Global Chef Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines, 2- 5, August 2023 alongside The Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) and the World Food Expo (WOFEX).
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.
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.
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.
FERRANDI Paris, a leading culinary arts and hospitality management school, has joined Worldchefs as an Education Partner. A standard-bearer of the French art of hospitality, the century-old institution trains actors of renewal in gastronomy and hospitality with pedagogical excellence.
Part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program, FERRANDI Paris 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.
Paris, 19 of January 2023 – Worldchefs has announced a new partnership with FERRANDI Paris as part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program. As Worldchefs Education Partners, FERRANDI Paris unites their staff, students, and alumni with an international network of hospitality professionals charting the future of culinary education and training.
A standard-bearer of the French art of hospitality, the century-old institution continues to train actors of renewal in gastronomy and hospitality with pedagogical excellence. Accepted as a Worldchefs Recognized School, FERRANDI Paris 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. Worldchefs Education Partners represent excellence in culinary education on a global scale.
The state-of-the-art campus at FERRANDI Paris in Dijon. For a virtual tour, click here.
FERRANDI Paris is a school of experimentation, nurturing a spirit of creativity coupled with a professional ecosystem that provides exceptional opportunities for graduates. 93% of graduates find employment within six months of graduation, and 27% have set up their own businesses in the last 10 years.
With five campuses, FERRANDI Paris offers courses in Paris, Dijon, Saint-Gratien, Bordeaux, and Rennes. Programs for international students are delivered exclusively on the Paris and Dijon campuses. International students can study in Intensive Professional Programs in French Pastry or French Cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, the brand-new campus in Dijon provides a state-of-the-art facility in the center of the historic city.
“Worldchefs is proud to welcome FERRANDI Paris to our international network. Their history and dynamic approach to education provides students with a path of discovery that blends heritage and innovation,” says John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “Together with all our Worldchefs Education Partners, we share a united vision to prepare the future leaders of hospitality, inspiring knowledge-sharing and skill-building on a global scale. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”
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.
Worldchefs Renews Longstanding Partnership with Sterling White Halibut AS
Sterling White Halibut AS, the leading global supplier of farmed halibut, has renewed as a Global Partner of Worldchefs.
Since 2001, Sterling has brought high quality halibut from the deep fjords of western Norway to Michelin-starred restaurants and culinary competition arenas across the globe, investing in culinary professionals and supporting the next generation of industry talent.
Paris, 13 of January 2023 – Worldchefs has renewed their longstanding partnership with Sterling White Halibut AS, the leading global supplier of farmed halibut. Since 2001, Sterling has brought high-quality halibut from the deep fjords of western Norway to Michelin-starred restaurants and culinary competition arenas across the globe.
Headquartered in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke, Sterling’s production facilities are dotted along the Norwegian coast, with a hatchery in Rørvik, Trøndelag, a growing facility in Vindafjord, Rogaland, and sea facilities in Hjelmeland. A fully integrated aquaculture company, Sterling offers premium halibut products bred and raised in the cold crystal-clear waters of Ryfylke in Rogaland, tended to for four to five years, and handled with the utmost care.
Sterling White Halibut invests in skills development, with a special focus on young chefs and apprentices. With pride in their product, Sterling organizes Sterling Academies and to help train the upcoming generation of chefs to deliver the optimal taste experience. Sterling also helps to provide opportunities for skills enhancement in competition, sponsoring several international competitions, including Worldchefs’ Global Chefs Challenge. Sterling ® halibut has been named an official ingredient of the Global Chefs Challenge, as well as Bocuse d’Or Asia and Europe. Norway’s own Aron Espeland, 2022’s winner of the Global Young Chefs Challenge, also took home the award for Best Fish Global Young Chefs Challenge.
Aron Espeland’s (Norway) Global Young Chefs Challenge-winning dish featuring Sterling ® halibut.
“Our relationship between Sterling and Worldchefs is very strong, and we have had very good cooperation for many years. Worldchefs has opened many new possibilities for us all over the world and they are a very professional organization that always supports us as a sponsor,” says Thomas Torstensen, Sterling’s Sales Director of Norway, UK and USA. “We are proud to be a part of Worldchefs and we look forward to supporting each other for many years to come.”
“We highly value our collaboration with Sterling White Halibut,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “We are thrilled to be a part of their story and commitment to investing in culinary professionals and supporting the next generation of industry leaders.”
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.
At Forever Oceans we are always looking for talent at the highest level to support our mission of providing nutritious, delicious, and sustainable fish to consumers around the globe through innovation. We have a culinary board of over 50 top chefs from across the United States that help with new product innovation, culinary inspiration, education, community relations, culinary leadership to sustainability, and conservation.
Paul Dickinson, the first member of the Forever Oceans Global Culinary Board.
A new face joins our Culinary Board, and is the first member of the Forever Oceans Global Culinary Board. Based in the UK, Paul Dickinson worked for Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. from 2017 to November 2022 as their Director of food. Fuller’s operates 415 managed and tenanted operations. The managed estate is made up of 209 public houses and hotels of almost every conceivable style but with a common vision to consistently deliver distinctive, fresh food with outstanding service.
In November 2022 Paul started his own consultancy firm which concentrates on the hospitality industry across Europe, to provide the best in innovation, the highest quality of food, sustainably sourced, connecting the right skilled people to the best companies, to life and culinary coaching. At the same time acting as head coach to England’s culinary team which just won Gold and Silver in the 2022 Culinary World Cup held in Luxembourg, with the team’s focus now on the IKA/Culinary Olympics 2024.
Paul sets the standard for what we are looking for in chefs around the world to join our global culinary board team. If you have a similar background of talent and skill and would like to join this high-profile team please reach out to Mark Allison, Corporate Executive Chef at Forever Oceans at:
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Now more than ever, our planet needs new methods to produce food to feed an ever-growing world population. The way we’re currently raising livestock and poultry is unhealthy both for the animals and the environment. And overfishing is depleting the oceans’ resources, not to mention a great deal of neighboring sea life. A better way isn’t just important, it’s imperative. Now. That’s what drives us. We’ve done the research, perfected the science, and innovated the tech to feed our planet and preserve our oceans. We have the fish to prove it. And we’re just getting started. We completed our Environmental Footprint Assessment partnering with The Nature Conservancy, and the carbon footprint for Forever Oceans fish is estimated to be less than 1/14 of that for beef. The farm-gate footprint of Forever Oceans Kanpachi is estimated at less than 5 kg of carbon per kilogram of fish produced, which is less than global average emissions for farmed salmon, and is therefore a comparatively low emissions form of animal protein.
“Our work with Forever Oceans demonstrates the environmental advantages of offshore aquaculture systems. With the right intent and practices, these systems can contribute to building a low carbon food system and operate in harmony with ocean ecosystems,” -Robert Jones, Global Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Aquaculture Program
Mark William Allison Corporate Executive Chef Forever Oceans
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Chefs have been chosen to represent Wales at the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and Global Young Chefs Challenge European heats next February.
Will Richards will represent Wales in the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge.
Will Richards, a hospitality training officer with Cambrian Training Company, Welshpool and member of the Senior Culinary Team Wales, will compete in the pastry competition. He will be supported by Stephanie Belcher, chef de partie at Coast, Saundersfoot and a member of the Junior Culinary Team Wales.
Carrying Wales’ hopes in the Global Young Chefs Challenge will be Calum Smith, 21, pastry chef at Shrewsbury School and captain of Junior Culinary Team Wales. He led the team to silver and bronze medals at the recent Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg.
The chefs have been selected for the competitions by the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW). They will be supported by the CAW’s culinary director Graham Tinsley, MBE, the regional heats of the competitions, organised by Worldchefs, in Rimini, Italy.
Winners of the regional heats will progress to the finals at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 in Singapore.
Will, who lives in Llanharry, said: “Representing your country on the international stage is the highest point you can reach. Having competed with the Welsh team, this competition gives me a platform to showcase my own ideas.
Stephanie Belcher will support Will Richards in the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge.
“Steph is the second chef in the team, as she can do everything that I can do. I think she is a rising star and I can’t wait for the competition. As a team, we aim to push the bar and want to come back with gold and qualify for the final.”
They will be baking a showpiece, layered chocolate gateau and six plated desserts using seasonal apples.
Stephanie,21, who lives in Crickhowell, said: “I am absolutely thrilled and quite humbled to be given another massive opportunity to represent Wales in support of Will.
“It’s Will’s competition but I will not be limited to what skills I can use in the kitchen. There will be elements of the showpiece and dessert that I will be making. It’s another great learning opportunity coming so quickly after the Culinary World Cup.”
Calum Smith will represent Wales in the Global Young Chefs Challenge.
Calum said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to this time compete for Wales on my own. It means a lot to me and my family and hopefully I can get through to the final in Singapore in 2024 and bring it home for Wales.
“I am probably the best prepared that I could be because I am fresh from the Culinary World Cup which was my second major competition with Wales. I learnt such a lot from our team coach and manager, the judges and from watching other international chefs.
“I want to help establish Wales as one of the world’s top countries in culinary competitions as I strive to be the best that I can be.
“I can’t wait to fly the flag again for Wales and hopefully continue the success and momentum after the Culinary World Cup. Our goal is to win a gold medal at the Culinary Olympics in 2024.”
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For more information, please contact Arwyn Watkins, Culinary Association of Wales president, on Tel: 01938 555893 or Duncan Foulkes, publicity officer, on Tel: 01686 650818.
Worldchefs Welcomes Six New Education Partners Representing Culinary Training Excellence in Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Worldchefs has announced the addition of six culinary education institutions from across the globe as part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program. Indonesia’s OTTIMMO International Mastergourmet Academy, Ireland’s College of Further Education and Training, Jamaica’s HEART College of Hospitality Services, United Arab Emirates’ HTMi Switzerland Dubai, Turkey’s MUSEM Akademi, and Pakistan’s MasterClass Pakistan have joined Worldchefs as Education Partners.
Accepted as a Worldchefs Recognized Schools, each Education Partner 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.
Paris, 16 of December 2022 – Worldchefs has announced the addition of four culinary education institutions from across the globe as part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program. OTTIMMO International Mastergourmet Academy, College of Further Education and Training, HEART College of Hospitality Services, HTMi Switzerland Dubai, MUSEM Akademi, and MasterClass Pakistan have joined Worldchefs as Education Partners. The partnership unites their staff, students, and alumni with an international network of hospitality professionals charting the future of culinary education and training.
Accepted as Worldchefs Recognized Schools, each Education Partner 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.
OTTIMMO International Mastergourmet Academy was founded in 2012 as a gourmet school and training center dedicated to the development of outstanding culinary arts education in Indonesia. OTTIMMO students undertake a three-year education program with specialization andconcentrations in the Culinary Arts and Gastronomy as well as the Baking Pastry Arts and Science with an of Advance Diploma. With a focus on international standards, graduates are prepared to compete globally.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training’s (FET) hospitality campus is an EFQM European Centre of Excellence in the delivery of quality-assured Further Education and Training. Dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality training, the College of FET has built strong relationships within the Irish hospitality industry to link students and alumni directly with employment opportunities. The variety of Further Education and Training programs on offer at their Limerick campus range from entry-level to advanced, with the duration of training varying from three months to two years. Most of the training offered is on a full-time basis, with awards ranging from Levels 4 to 6 on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications.
Since 1986, the Runaway Bay HEART College of Hospitality Services (HCHS) in Jamaica has trained talent to meet thedemand for skilled workers in the hospitality industry. HEART is committed to preparing flexible workers to meet the dynamic and changing hospitality industry, and to the continuous professional development of their staff. Through experiential and cooperative learning, they work to deliver a competent and certified hospitality workforce to enable entrepreneurship, increase employment opportunities, and improve productivity. With the slogan “Training for Prosperity”, HEART College is driving prosperity for individuals, communities, businesses, and the country at large.
HTMi Switzerland Dubai, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland Dubai, is the latest addition to the HTMi family of campuses. The first Swiss hotel school to open a campus in Dubai, HTMi is working to be the leading hospitality and tourism management institute in the Middle East. The institute offers Swiss qualifications to its graduates, with undergraduate and postgraduate programs in international hotel and tourism management and culinary arts. It prepares students for thriving management careers in the global hospitality industry through world-class education, workshops, and training programs. Offering a large modern city campus strategically located in the prestigious Studio One Hotel, students gain experience in a real-life hotel environment by both learning in and staying in the hotel for the duration of their studies.
Headquartered in the historic Gaziantep province of Turkey’s southeastern Anatolian region, MUSEM Akademi opened its doors in September 2021 with a mission to educate a professional workforce for the regional food and beverage industry and to protect one of the most important elements of Gaziantep’s local culture, Gaziantep cuisine. To promote entrepreneurship and food tourism and to ensure the continuity of taste, MUSEM provides holistic training from product selection to procurement, production to protection, and preparation to presentation and promotion, all gathered under one roof. With a future-proofing approach, MUSEM Akademi is entrusting the knowledge and power of heritage cuisine to the next generations.
MasterClass Pakistan is a one-of-a-kind facility aspiring to globalize the culinary and hospitality industry of Pakistan. Their facility was founded to revolutionize the perspective people have regarding cooking. Their main aim is to fill the skill gap in the market regarding learning culinary arts as a skill with their state of art services and courses. MasterClass Pakistan provides hands-on cooking classes under the supervision of expert chefs, with kitchen stations built on international standards. Their fully equipped facility provides an ideal place for students and cooking enthusiasts to learn all about food, desserts, and beverages. The courses they offer are designed to encourage aspiring foodies to kick-start their careers in the field of culinary, or just develop cooking/baking skills as a hobby. Their programs are driven by our passion for food, and the trends popular in the culinary industry across the globe.
“Worldchefs is proud to welcome this new group of outstanding training institutions to our international network.” says John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “Together we share a vision for the future leaders of the industry, promoting a holistic F&B industry through the sharing of heritage cuisine, globally relevant skills, business acumen, and international standards.”
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.
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