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Star Chef Tony Khoo surpasses $1 million in fundraising

MAY 2017: Heartfelt congratulations and respect goes out to star Chef Tony Khoo, who has raised $1 million for charity between 2011 and 2017 to benefit those in need.

This compassion and single-minded drive to help others is a star quality and something to be aspired to by chefs around the world – showing how much one individual really can make a big difference in the lives of others.

This year Chef Khoo partnered with the National Kidney Foundation for his charity dinner partner which raised 270,000 Singapore dollars. The dinner, held in April 2017, saw 50 patients and caregivers treated to a sumptuous meal orchestrated by Chef Khoo.

Well done!

 

 

 

 

 

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Announcing Asian Global Worldchefs Certified Master Chefs

MAY 2017, ASIA: We are delighted to announce that last month, Friday 7th April 2017, saw the presentation of four new Worldchefs Global Master Chef Certifications in Asia.

 The new Worldchefs Global Master Chef certification recipients are Daniel Sheen, Choong Siew Lee, S. Shaikh S. Mohammed, Helmut Lamberger.

 All four Master Chefs passed the examine at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality, after studying 560 hours over a period of one year. The Worldchefs Global Master Chef curriculum includes theoretic, practical, field trips and kitchen management.

A Chefs table dinner was served for 33 guests at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality – Faculty of Culinary Art, in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur to mark this special event. Cocktails and sit-down dinner were included.

The award was witnessed by Chef KK Yau, Worldchefs President Ambassador Liaison Asia, with certificates and medals approved by President Thomas Gugler and Director of Education John Clancy.

 Congratulations to all!

 For more details about this story: https://www.worldchefs.org/News/b47ef3ce9d38e3eddd40b6d2d2e0cc2b070dc4b4

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS GLOBAL CERTIFICATION

The Worldchefs Global Certification program is the world’s first global culinary certification. It allows chefs to validate their skills against a global standard, gain a path to global employment opportunities, and earn a certification while on the job or studying – no need to take time out. For more details visit: www.worldchefs.org/Certification

[PHOTO CAPTION: From left: Chef KK Yau, Madam Mae Ho, Daniel Sheen, Choong Siew Lee, Jochen Kern, S. Shaikh S. Mohammed, Helmut Lamberger, Hennie Coenraad]

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Easter Greetings

Dear Chefs,
Wishing you all the happiest of Easter greetings!

We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the hard work and excellence shown already this year;  2017 has gotten off to an excellent start and we look forward to sharing many more stories and successes in the months to come.

We hope that wherever you are, you find a moment and relax with loved ones this weekend.

Warm culinary regards,
President Thomas and the Worldchefs Team

 
PHOTO CAPTION & CREDIT: HORECA, Best Chocolate Egg Gold, Le Royal Hotel, Elie El Kassis.
Find out more: https://www.worldchefs.org/News/c7f1075f9a566f38806e458cd9cbcef9bc316be9
 
 
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Triumphant 18th Edition of the Hospitality Salon Culinaire at HORECA Lebanon

APRIL, 2017: HORECA, the annual meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice industries, rounded off a spectacular four days at Beirut’s BIEL exhibition center on Friday the 7th of April. Spotlighting the latest innovations, trends and developments in the hospitality and foodservice sectors in Lebanon, the event was hailed a resounding success, bringing together more than 25 local and international experts in more than 60 daily competitions, events, demonstrations and workshops. The rich program was enjoyed by more than 18,000 local, regional and international visitors who were able to source new products from over 350 stands.

In its commitment to reward talent and creativity, the exhibition hosted the renowned Hospitality Salon Culinaire, an event endorsed by WACS and L’Académie Nationale de Cuisine, for the 18th consecutive year. Through more than 30 live cooking and display competitions, the profile of more than 300 chefs in Lebanon was elevated as they were judged by a panel of leading international chefs including WACS president, Thomas A. Gugler, three-Michelin star chef Thomas Bühner, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Guillaume Gomez, certified master chef Tarek Ibrahim, and world pastry champion Thierry Bamas, to name just a few. Special competitions were also held for the Lebanese army chefs to highlight their skills.

Gold medal winners at the Hospitality Salon Culinaire were awarded cash prizes and international training opportunities.

Elsewhere, the Junior Chef Competition provided a platform for young talents and professionals to showcase their skills, while the Atelier Gourmand staged a series of exciting workshops with French chefs working in Lebanon.

HORECA returns to Beirut, Lebanon on 20-23 March 2018 for its 25th edition.

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“Luxembourg Let’s make it happen” joins forces with Worldchefs to drive opennes and innovation

Rungis, France, April 3 2017: In this inaugural one-year global partnership, “Luxembourg  Let’s make it happen” is coming together with Worldchefs for a unique cross-collaboration defined by their mutual values including dynamism and openness.

 The agreement establishes “Luxembourg Let’s make it happen” as a partner for WORLDCHEFS COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APP ©, a revolutionary IT application designed to manage registrations, fees, stats, judging and scoring in large-scale culinary competitions.

 “The purpose of the COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APP © is to increase efficiency, security and transparency in major competitions, by replacing the analog process – which relies on large amounts of loose paper, leads to risks of error and demands a heavy administrative burden – with a dynamic twenty-first century solution,” said Thomas A. Gugler, President, Worldchefs. “We could not have found a better partner for this initiative than “Luxembourg Let’s make it happen”, with their pillars of openness, dynamism, and reliability – the same values which underpin this new innovation in the culinary world.”

 The COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APP © is to be used at all major competitions in the world today.

 “Luxembourg is unforgettable destination that opens unexpected new horizons to its visitors,” said Francine Closener, Secretary of State of the Economy. “Our partnership with Worldchefs gives us a new way to collaborate with an exciting international audience, paving the way for a dynamic exchange that will continue to drive Luxembourg as a destination that inspires.”

About Inspiring Luxembourg

Cultural gems, a rich nature and landscapes of an amazing variety, succulent dishes, excellent wines and sparkling wines, festive traditions and a vibrant culture … all along the year, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg allows you to experience unforgettable moments.

Only Grand Duchy in the world, the country boasts a fascinating variety of contrasts on its limited territory: a rich history and exemplary modernity, local flair and cosmopolitanism, big and small, hills and vales …

The  Inspiring Luxembourg Committee was set up in March 2013 to promote the country as a place that welcomes foreign investment, as an exporting country, and as a tourist, cultural and commercial destination. The committee is coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and chaired by a representative of the Ministry of the Economy; its members represent about fifteen ministries and institutions. Its action is one of the Government’s priorities. 

 About Worldchefs

World Association of Chefs Societies (“Worldchefs”) is a global network of chefs associations founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris, where the venerable Auguste Escoffier was named as first Honorary President. Today, this global body has over 100 official member chefs associations that represent more than 8 millions of professionals worldwide.

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 international membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food, Worldchefs represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession.

 CONTACT

Andrea Petruzella

PR & Marketing Manager, Worldchefs

[email protected] 
mobile + 33 (0) 6 37 66 50 99
office + 33 (0) 1 46 87 65 10
www.worldchefs.org

 

Inspiring Luxembourg

Tania Berchem, General coordinator

[email protected]

Mobile: +352 621 134 788

Office:  +352 247-88339

www.inspiringluxembourg.lu

 

 

 

 

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PR & Marketing Manager joins Worldchefs Administration Team

PR & MARKETING Manager joins Worldchefs Administration Team

RUNGIS, FRANCE, 27 March, 2017: The Worldchefs Administration team are pleased to announce the arrival of our newest member. Andrea (Andie) Petruzella joins Worldchefs as PR & Marketing Manager. She brings over fifteen years’ communications experience, including industry-specific expertise with global clients such as Marriott Hotels and Danone. She has worked with non-profit international development and health organizations, and was full-time PR Professor at Algonquin College in Canada.

 At award-winning multinational PR agencies and with international brands in Toronto, London, Ottawa and Paris, Andrea has driven growth through strategic creative outreach campaigns. She is thrilled to join Worldchefs, and eager to help bring even greater impact to the meaningful and exciting work we do everyday across all of our national associations.

 When not in the office, Andie can be found making fresh pasta with her daughter, jogging along the Seine, or visiting one of her many, many favourite Parisian cafes.

About Worldchefs

World Association of Chefs Societies (“Worldchefs”) is a global network of chefs associations founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris, where the venerable Auguste Escoffier was named as first Honorary President. Today, this global body has over 100 official member chefs associations that represent more than 8 millions of professionals worldwide.

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 international membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food, Worldchefs represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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