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12th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe.

Post author By Nastassia Kazlova
Post date March 5, 2023

The 12th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe has come to an end. Congratulations to all participants!

The International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe is organised every two years by Culinary Professionals Greece, in collaboration with TIF HELEXPO SA and is supported by the Worldchefs.

The 12th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe, the largest gastronomic event in South Europe, was a great success. The event welcomed 400 students and professional chefs, as well as international judges, from 15 countries all over the world. Held from February 17 to 20, 2023 at the International Exhibition & Congress Centre (TIF HELEXPO SA), Thessaloniki, Greece.

This year’s competition included 27 different categories based on the rules, regulations and judging criteria as specified by Worldchefs.

The competition prizes

The level of participants was high and the total number of medals awarded was 250. Specifically, the prizes awarded are:

Top Class Trophy School of the Year according to all the medals it received by TIF-HELEXPO, at IEK DELTA 360^ο, Greece
Top Class Trophy School of the Year by Boskos Food, at the Cyprus University of Technology “TEPAK”
Top Class Trophy Student Chef of the Year by Provil, to Aleksandrov Aleksandar from Culinary Art Institute “CAI”, Bulgaria
Top Class Trophy Professional Chef of the Year by Region of Central Macedonia, to Miltiadis Miltiadou from Intercollege, Cyprus
Top Class Trophy Student Chef “Fish from Greece” by HAPO, to Andreas Siakallis from Intercollege, Cyprus
Top Class Trophy Professional Chef “Fish from Greece” by HAPO, to Dimitris Melissopoulos from Eagles Villas, Greece
Top Class Trophy Student Chef Vegeterian Dish “Monk Epifanios” by Mylopotamos, to Evangelia Malamata from IEK DELTA 360^ο, Greece
Top Class Trophy Student Chef “Traditional Greek Dish” by Thessaloniki City of Gastronomy, to Ioannis Nouris from IEK DELTA 360^ο, Greece
Top Class Trophy Student Chef “Lamp” by Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, to Čolič Lazar from High School of Culinary Arts and Tourism with Dormitory, Serbia.
Top Class Trophy Student Pastry Chef of the Year by Afoi Gali, to Georgia Anastasiadou from Thessaloniki Vocational Training Institute of Tourism, Greece

Jury

The Chairman of the Jury was Roberto Beltramini from Luxembourg and the judges were Tony Chang, Georg Wallig, Ray McCue, Daniel Schade, Joachim Mueller, Niclas Melin, Rohan Fernandopulle, Hossam Soliman, Nikolas Constantinou, Georgios Kyprianou, Emrah Köksal Sezgin, Panayiotis Hadjisymeou, Ilias Maslaris, Dimos Kalaitzidis, Dimitris Pamporis, Nikos Christoforou, Theodoros Gavezos and Christos Gremos.

Zero Food Waste and Solidarity action towards the earthquake victims

One of the innovations of this year’s event was Zero Food Waste, where the minimum percentage of waste was sought through proper food management.

On the initiative of the committee of judges of the event, the amount of 1.600€ was collected which will be deposited to World Chefs Without Borders for the needs of the earthquake victims in Turkey.

The celebration of Culinary Professionals

The International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe, which is organized every two years, is a great celebration of culinary professionals and is part of the continuous effort made by the Culinary Professionals Greece, with the main concern being the development of healthy competition among culinary professionals, the exchange of knowledge and new techniques between them at international and local level and by extension, their development.

The Culinary Professionals Greece congratulates all the participants who succeeded with their creativity and their passion for the culinary art to impress the demanding jury, displaying their skills and ethics throughout the competition.

Supporters

The 12th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe was held with the significant contribution of the jury, whose members are certified as official judges by Worldchefs, the co-organizer TIF-HELEXPO, the culinary schools that took part, the members of the Culinary Professionals Greece, as well and supporters:

GINOX, AFOI GALI, PROVIL, Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO), MEVGAL, EUROCATERING, ELETRO, ANTHOULAKIS Ltd, PYRAMIS, EGEM, Panaritis, KONTOPOULOS EQUIPMENT, ΑΥΟ, AMBROSIADIS S.A., BlueRent a Car, BOSKOS FOOD, Alfa Pastry, ScanBox, AMT Gastroguss, Magna Carta, RAK PORCELAIN, IEK ALFA, INTERCOLLEGE, IEK DELTA 360°, TROFO94, CHEF CLUB RHODES, MYLOPOTAMOS, HILANDAR WINES, ΤΑ ΤΡΙΑ ΓΟΥΡΟΥΝΑΚΙΑ, ΤΗΕ ΜΕΤ HOTEL, Devido, ΚΟΡΠΗ, ΣΠΙΤΙΚΟ Παπακωνσταντίνου, VALANTIS EVENT RENTALS, ΧΟΥΤΟΣ CATERING, SHINE & CLEAN, E-PLASTICS, COLORATO, PETROGAZ.

Learn more about culinary professionals in Greece here.

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Company / Partner Partnership Press Releases

The World’s Best Pan: AMT Gastroguss and Worldchefs Renew Partnership

Post author By Nastassia Kazlova
Post date March 3, 2023

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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.
Learn more about Worldchefs partnership opportunities at http://www.worldchefs.org/partnership.

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].

Read more about AMT in the latest issue of Worldchefs Magazine and visit www.bestpan.com for more information on their products.

Learn more about Worldchefs partnership opportunities here.

Partnership Press Releases

Unilever Food Solutions Signs Partnership with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies

Post author By Olivia
Post date November 28, 2022

Unilever Food Solutions Signs Partnership with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has signed an agreement with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs).
The partnership unites UFS’s online chef training portal, UFS Academy, with Worldchefs Approved Courses platform, providing hospitality professionals with online learning options from top training institutions, coupled with digital badging to verify and share skills.
The agreement will provide Worldchefs’ membership network with a gateway to participate in UFS’s industry-leading creation and discussion of food trends, chef training, and product solutions.

Paris, 28 of November 2022 – Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has signed an agreement with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs), marking a collaborative partnership to provide chef training and sustainable solutions to hospitality professionals around the globe.UFS represents the dedicated foodservice business of Unilever, one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods with sales in 180 different countries. The partnership unites UFS’s online chef training portal, UFS Academy, with Worldchefs Approved Courses platform, providing hospitality professionals with online learning options from top training institutions coupled with digital badging to verify and share skills.

The UFS Academy portal offers unlimited free access to a selection of high-definition training videos, all filmed and created with expert chefs. The video courses are under two minutes to help learners achieve actionable skills in an accessible format, from menu design and plant-based recipes to mental health in the kitchen. As part of the partnership, UFS and Worldchefs will further develop educational content to enhance leadership and personal development opportunities for hospitality professionals.

UFS leads the industry in providing innovative and high-quality professional food ingredients and value-adding services created by 270 professional chefs, covering fifty cuisines in 200 million dishes a day. UFS brands include Knorr, Hellmann’s, The Vegetarian Butcher and Carte d’Or, with an entrepreneurial team providing products and services created by chefs for chefs and aim to do this in a sustainable way. The agreement will provide Worldchefs’ membership network with a gateway to participate in UFS’s industry-leading creation and discussion of food trends, chef training, and product solutions.

As part of Unilever, one of the largest manufacturers of foods in the world, UFS recognizes their key role in helping people transition towards healthier diets and helping to reduce the environmental impact of the global food chain. Their portfolio of products has expanded to deliver positive nutrition, one achievement in a broader plan towards Future Foods commitments. The partnership with Worldchefs will provide an additional space to build towards greater sustainability in foodservice, empowering culinary professionals to make a difference.

UFS is a founding member of the #FairKitchens movement, aiming to better the lives of chefs and cooks everywhere. The movement is working to push forward conversations around the unhealthy working conditions in the industry and calls for change, towards a healthier culture makes for a healthier business.

“Unilever Food Solutions is committed to going the extra mile to deliver sustainable products and services to the industry, and education is a key part of this process,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Managing Director of Worldchefs. “We are proud to welcome Unilever Food Solutions as a Worldchefs Official Partner and look forward to a fruitful collaboration, bringing new opportunities for personal development to culinary professionals around the globe.”

For more information on Unilever Food Solutions, visit http://www.ufs.com/.

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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.

FeedThePlanet Press Releases

Worldchefs Academy Launches Free E-Learning Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals Course

Post author By Olivia
Post date July 13, 2022

Worldchefs Academy (www.worldchefsacademy.com) has expanded their course offerings, adding Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals to the line-up of free courses available for chefs around the world and at any stage of their career.
The e-learning version of Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals was created by Worldchefs Feed the Planet initiative, powered by Electrolux Food Foundation and Custom Culinary, and includes eight lessons to help learners deepen their knowledge of sustainable culinary methods.
Graduates receive a Worldchefs certificate and digital credential in the form of a digital badge, an important way to make skills visible whenseeking employment in professional kitchens or demonstrating commitment to the sustainability movement.

Paris, 13 of July 2022 – Worldchefs Academy has expanded their course offerings, adding Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals to the line-up of free courses available for chefs around the world and at any stage of their career. The online course includes eight lessons to help learners engage with key themes and deepen their knowledge of sustainable culinary methods.

The e-learning version of Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals was created by Worldchefs Feed the Planet initiative, powered by Electrolux Food Foundation and Custom Culinary, with the support of content advisors of culinary educators and experts around the globe.

Course Advisors	Title	Country
Anne McBride	Deputy Director of the Torribera Mediterranean Center (TMC)	Italy
Chris Koetke	Chairman of Worldchefs Feed the Planet & Sustainability Committee	USA
Clinton Monchuk	Executive Director of the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan	Canada
Daniel Schweizer CEC, CCA, WCEC	Executive Chef at Goddard Catering Group, Vice President ACF Jamaica Chapter, and Member of Worldchefs Feed the Planet & Sustainability Committee	Jamaica
Jihan Sahawnih	Culinary Professor at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and Member of Worldchefs Feed the Planet & Sustainability Committee	Jordan
Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D, CHE, CRC	Professor and Director at Drexel University	USA
Kelly Daynard	Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Ontario	Canada
Richard Young	Director of the Frontier Energy Food Service Technology Center Frontier Energy, Inc.	USA
Rodrigo Duarte-Casar, MSc	Lecturer at the School of Gastronomía Universidad Técnica de Manabí	Ecuador
Sheila A. Bowman	Seafood Watch Manager of Culinary Initiatives at the Monterey Bay Aquarium	USA
Shonah Chalmers CCC, BSc, WCCE	Culinary Professor at Humber College and Vice Chairwoman of Worldchefs Feed the Planet & Sustainability Committee	Canada
Terence Keith Jenkinson	Head of Culinary Arts at Silver Spoon Hospitality Academy	Namibia
Vincent Doumeizel	Vice President of Food Beverage and Sustainability for Lloyd’s Register Foundation	France

The curriculum teaches chefs how to think and act sustainably, with modules on the Big Picture, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Seafood, Energy, Water, Waste Management, and Sustainable Nutrition. Upon completion of the course, participants are equipped with the theory required to complete an online assessment, and receive a Worldchefs certificate and digital credential in the form of a digital badge – an important way to make skills visible when seeking employment in professional kitchens or demonstrating commitment to the sustainability movement.

“Whether you are learning the basics needed to start a career in culinary arts or expanding your knowledge on sustainability, Worldchefs Academy provides important tools for career development,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “Beyond skills, the Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals course empowers chefs to take action for people and planet, helping chefs to harness ‘the power of the white jacket’ and take on their responsibility to share healthy and sustainable habits with the many people they feed.”

Ingrid Mellstig, Head of Electrolux Food Foundation, says “we can all learn to make informed decisions about what to cook and eat. It is extra cool when knowledgable chefs lead the way to sustainable food habits. As a Feed the Planet partner, we are very proud of this initiative.”

Worldchefs Academy launched the flagship Pre-Commis Chef Training Program and mobile app in 2018 with the support of Nestlé Professional and the Pro Gastronomia Foundation. Offering culinary education for aspiring chefs that may not have the means, mobility, or flexibility to attend full-time culinary school, the Pre-Commis Chef course is designed to prepare students for their first job in professional kitchen. The program also links to Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification opportunities and is intended to be the first step on the culinary career pathway.

Learners can now access both the Pre-Commis Chef Training Program and Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals through the Worldchefs Academy online portal: www.worldchefsacademy.com. Participants can learn through the web-based platform or via the mobile app offering an offline study mode. By connecting to the internet when it is available, they can download the course via the mobile app and study at any time, with or without internet access. Then they go back online when ready to complete the final assessment.

The Pre-Commis Chef Training Program is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Italian, German, and Mandarin. The Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals Course is available in English with additional languages to follow.

“For us at Worldchefs, it is important to give aspiring chefs the foundation for a proper learning system that is available to all,” says Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler. “On behalf of the Worldchefs Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate all the volunteers and our wondering sponsors who helped to bring this educational opportunity to chefs around the world. We are proud to provide the resources to help prepare our industry for a better future,” says Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler.

The Worldchefs Academy mobile app can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play, and at www.worldchefsacademy.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 Press Releases

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]

Press Releases

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler Presents Humanitarian Award and Launches Millennium Humanitarian Event in Frankfurt

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date June 16, 2022

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler Presents Humanitarian Award and Launches Millennium Humanitarian Event in Frankfurt

It was the most spectacular gathering with over 100,000 people in attendance as World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) President Thomas Gugler, CEO Bernd Breiter, BigCityBeats and European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Matthias Maurer joined together in Frankfurt, Germany at the Space Club Kitchen to launch the millennium humanitarian event.

*L to R Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler, Bernd Breiter CEO BigCityBeats & Matthias Maurer ESA Astronaut*

During the celebration, Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler presented Bernd Breiter with the Worldchefs Humanitarian Award in recognition for his efforts and contributions toward this unprecedented global initiative for humanity in the universal languages of music and cuisine.

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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]

Education Press Releases

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

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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]

Press Releases

The 39th biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date May 25, 2022

The 39^th biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi , 24 May 2022 – The 39^th biennial Worldchefs Congress celebrates the association’s 94 year history with huge anticipation, with a stellar line-up of iconic speakers, intense culinary action with the world final of the Global Chefs Challenge, extensive Education sessions and a spectacular Expo (ExpoCulinaire) with exhibitors from around the world running alongside the 25th Emirates International Salon Culinaire plus the team based African Culinary Cup. Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri – Minister of Climate Change and Environment will attend as Keynote Speaker for the Conference.

Taking place from 30^th May to 2^nd June at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, the event will finally take place after 4 long years – since the last Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after which the 2020 edition in Saint Petersburg, Russia was cancelled. The Emirates Culinary Guild and the Department of Culture and Tourism, represented by Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau have worked tirelessly with Worldchefs to ‘rise together’ and reignite the global culinary network of chefs and industry experts.

Thomas Gugler, President of Worldchefs, said “The Worldchefs Congress is about to happen, it’s a time when inspiration, innovation, networking and education become our main ingredients. The Congress committee has been more determined than ever to create a meaningful and comprehensive programme and a way to bring the world together”. The Worldchefs Association has a membership of 105 countries and is committed to uniting the global community and cross-industry innovators to explore the past, present, and future of the culinary trade.

Andy Cuthbert, Chairman of the WorldChefs Congress Committee shared, “We have themed the Congress RISE TOGETHER to honour the hospitality sector in 2022, which has been through so much. Our resilience has kept us going and our diverse mix of speakers and activities, who will inspire the chef of today, whether you have been in the industry for 30 years, or just two years. The wait is over – it is time to network, upskill and learn as a global community again.”

The Worldchefs Congress and Expo constitute a multitude of components, all of which will bring knowledge and excitement to Abdu Dhabi and the UAE. There is a world class Conference, a trio of international competitions that happening under one roof for the first time anywhere in the world, more than 25 certified free education sessions, and an Expo that is the only trade and education event dedicated to foodservice in the country. Market leaders such as Electrolux Professional, Nestle Professional, Iffco out of Home, Unilever Food Solutions and Violife have made significant sponsorship efforts as they support the future of restaurant equipment, food products and skills – all essential elements to keep Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a pioneer in Hospitality.

Majed Alsabagh, Vice President of the Emirates Culinary Guild and President of the Syrian Culinary Guild has been actively promoting the Worldchefs Congress for several years and commented “when Abu Dhabi won the bid to host Worldchefs Congress 2022, it was a thrilling moment for the UAE and the Emirates Culinary Guild. We carry great pride in welcoming the world to our nation’s capital city, celebrating the creativity, passion and talents of gastronomy from all corners of the world.”

Gastronomy and restaurants are a fundamental part of any tourist experience. Tourism continues to play a major role in the GDP of the country. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council the direct contribution of UAE Travel & Tourism in 2019 was AED180.4bn, 11.6% of the total economy with employment accounting for 1 in 10 jobs.

Joanne Cook, CEO of Purple Kitchen Events is the Organiser of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022. “Focusing on culinary art, competitions, skills, learning, training, products and equipment driven by the inspirational passion and creativity of chefs is certain to have a positive impact on the tourism industry. The tourism sector is crucial to the UAE, we must continue to lead and to capture the imagination of the hospitality industry.” said Cook.

Congress delegates will enjoy evening networking events at the renovated Erth Hotel and at ADNEC’s Al Maa’red Ballroom. The two venues have worked closely with the Worldchefs Organizing Committee to ensure unique dining experiences that both celebrate Emirati tradition but also give contemporary interpretations on modern local cuisine. It can be stated with confidence, that Abu Dhabi will have the world on it’s plate next week.

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About Worldchefs

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, Worldchefs in short, is a dynamic global network of more than 100 chefs associations, representing culinary professionals at all levels and across all specialties. 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 a non-political professional organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. We accomplish these goals through education, training and professional development of our membership. www.worldchefs.org

About ExpoCulinaire

Now in its 3rd year, the annual exhibition is the host to the 25^nd Emirates International Salon Culinaire. It moved from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi in 2022 to become the ‘Expo’ component of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo. Education/training, food, equipment and services for the catering industry are on display over 4 days for trade professionals and culinary students to see, touch, taste and try. www.expoculinaire.com

About Global Chefs Challenge

Selected through top performance at the Culinary World Cup and Global Chefs Challenge Regional Semi-Finals, qualifying teams will go to head to head at the Global Chef Challenge Final. Here, the best and brightest convene to show mastery in the culinary arts. Representing their respective countries, forty culinary teams comprising the most promising chefs from across the globe will compete for gold. Four days of intense competitions will see the World’s emerging culinary talent test their skills and give their best as they fight for the title. The Global Chefs Challenge Finals includes three specialized competition categories: the Global Chefs Challenge, the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and the Global Young Chefs Challenge. Register for free now, to see who will take home the prized trophy and title of Worlds Best Chef. www.globalchefschallenge.org/gcc_qualification

About The Emirates International Salon Culinaire

The Emirates International Salon Culinaire is the largest single-entry chefs’ competition in the world. Structured as a series of practical and display-based culinary challenges or ‘classes’, this globally renowned annual contest gauges the diversity of entrants cooking skills and pushes the boundaries of modern day food preparation and presentation. Evaluated by a panel of 30 international experts and mandated by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), the Salon Culinaire provides credible industry recognition to more than a thousand master chefs, pastry chefs, cooks and bakers. The salon serves to inspire and encourage young chefs to continue striving for ever upward improvement in their daily work practice. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and certificates are awarded to those competitors whose exhibits, in the opinion of the judges, have reached the commensurate international standard. In addition to the medal awards, there are special trophies awarded to individuals who have attained excellence at the competition in their particular field: gastronomy; bakery/pastry; artistic – and a new award designed to encourage the development of Arabic cuisine.

Website: www.emiratesculinaryguild.net

About the African Culinary Cup

6th African Culinary Cup 2022 – This prestigious competition, endorsed by Worldchefs, brings together African National Culinary Teams from Ghana, South Africa, Namibia, Qatar, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. These diverse young chefs will compete against each other in the culinary competition highlighting the ethnic cuisine from each country.

Press Releases

Worldchefs Welcomes Victorinox as Global and Official Chefs Knives Partner

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date May 23, 2022

Worldchefs Welcomes Victorinox as Global and Official Chefs Knives Partner

Victorinox AG, the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife and producer of high-quality household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances, has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner and The Official Chefs Knives Partner.
Victorinox’s multifaceted range of Household and Professional Knives currently comprises 600 different products for virtually any application in private households, professional kitchens and butchers.
More than 20 million household and professional knives are produced every year at the company’s headquarters in Ibach, Switzerland. Bearing the famous “Swiss made” label, they are popular export products around the world.
Victorinox will be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 event, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June.

Paris, 23 of May 2022 – Victorinox AG, the makers of the “Original Swiss Army Knife” and producer of high-quality household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances, has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner and The Official Chefs Knives Partner. Victorinox is a global family-run company that is now being managed by a member of the family’s fourth generation. The firmly anchored brand values of innovation, quality, iconic design and functionality are always taken into consideration when designing new products.

Victorinox’s know-how in the highly accurate processing of steel is also used in the Household and Professional Knives division. The multifaceted range currently comprises 600 different products for virtually any application in private households, professional kitchens and butchers. Besides the well-established high Victorinox quality, the criteria of ergonomics and manageability are key factors for this product range. The knives also meet the highest design standards.

Showcasing the unique durability of Swiss stainless steel all Victorinox knives will stand up to the most intense workloads in the world’s busiest kitchens. Softer in composition so easy to sharpen, this specialist stainless steel is corrosion resistant. Plus it delivers impressive blade cutting power. Ergonomically advanced, each blade is perfectly balanced to instill absolute confidence when handling every ingredient.

In this regard, the high standards that top chefs place on themselves and their dishes also apply to their equipment. In addition to choice ingredients and extraordinary recipe ideas, the right set of tools are key to good preparation. World-class chefs such as Nenad Mlinarevic, who was named Swiss Chef of the Year 2016 and has 18 Gault Millau points, is a firm believer of working with Victorinox knives. “A Victorinox knife was the first knife I held in my hands when I was 16 years old and starting my training. So I feel a special bond with this brand. These knives have been an authentic part of my journey so far”. Read more about his ambition and passion and get inspired!

Victorinox products are available in the company’s flagship stores and via a comprehensive network of subsidiaries and distributors in more than 120 countries. The stores are situated in attractive locations, such as Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva, Cologne, London, Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The stores allow visitors to experience the entire range of products in a welcoming environment and experienced sales staff is happy to assist in everything from the newest products and innovations to best sellers.

Victorinox will also be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June 2022. The reunion event for the most influential culinary body worldwide and world leading trade fair is not to be missed. Registration for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 is open now at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

ABOUT VICTORINOX

Victorinox AG is a worldwide operating family business, which today is run in the fourth generation. The headquarter of the company is located in Ibach, canton Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland. This is where the founder of the company Karl Elsener I set up his cutlery business back in 1884 and, a few years later, designed the legendary «Original Swiss Army Knife». Meanwhile, the company produces not only the world-famous pocket knives, but also high-quality household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances. In 2005, the company took over Wenger SA in Delémont. The Wenger pocket knives were integrated into the Victorinox range in 2013, so that the Wenger product portfolio today consists of watches and travel gear. Products are available online, in own stores as well as via a widespread network of subsidiaries and distributors in more than 120 countries. In 2021, the company with its more than 2 100 employees generated sales of CHF 408 million.

Victorinox guarantees all knives and tools to be of first-class stainless steel. Since environmental protection and sustainability are part of the Victorinox DNA, their products are made for life. Each item has a lifetime guarantee against any defects in material and workmanship. Victorinox prides itself on more than 135 years of experience in the manufacturing of high-quality knives in Switzerland.

For more information please visit www.victorinox.com

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.

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Art&Science Partnership Press Releases

Electrolux Professional Renews as a Worldchefs Premium Partner

Post author By Elie Lattouf
Post date May 16, 2022

Electrolux Professional Renews as a Worldchefs Premium Partner

Electrolux Professional has renewed as Worldchefs Premium Partner, continuing a longstanding collaboration centered around the Art & Science Come Together program.
Art & Science Come Together will expand to include the development of a digital resource centre hosted by Worldchefs.
Leveraging resources in new ways, the partnership will deliver key skills to culinary professionals and build resilience in the industry.

Paris, 16 of May 2022 – Electrolux Professional has renewed as Worldchefs Premium 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 Come Together program.

Launched in 2014, Art & Science Come Together aims to combine the culinary creativity of professional chefs with the specialized knowledge and technology of the leading manufacturer’s commercial cooking solutions. Designed to empower chefs to operate more efficiently, profitably, and sustainably to the highest standards of the industry, Art & Science Come Together helps kitchens across the globe to develop more streamlined cooking processes.

Through a series of hands-on workshops, the Art & Science program has brought chefs together at worldwide Electrolux Centers of Excellence to explore innovations in culinary technology. With varying themes from Barbecue and Sous-Vide to Ergonomics and Hygiene, each workshop focuses on how chefs can cut food waste, build a leaner workflow, and optimize efficiency to reduce stress within the kitchen environment.

The chef-centered program will enter a new phase with the partnership renewal, including the development of a digital Art & Science Come Together resource centre hosted by Worldchefs. Response to the needs of chefs and consumers, the partnership’s strategic direction will provide culinary professionals with the tools and skills to navigate an ever-shifting post-COVID reality and build resilience in the industry.

“Worldchefs is proud to renew our partnership with Electrolux Professional. Their inclusive, chef-centric approach to innovation, continuous push for excellence, and bold 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 expanding our partnership to provide new resources for the future.”

To learn more about Electrolux Professional, watch the Sustainable Kitchen Design episode of the Sustainability Around the World webcast with guest Michele Cadamuro, Head of Design and Innovation at Electrolux Professional.

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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