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IDX_FS International Digital Food Services Expo powered by INTERNORGA: The starting signal for a top-class digital event for the industry

Post author By Anand
Post date March 11, 2021

IDX_FS International Digital Food Services Expo powered by INTERNORGA: The starting signal for a top-class digital event for the industry

Originally published 03/04/21

On 15 March 2021, the IDX_FS International Digital Food Service Expo powered by INTERNORGA (IDX_FS Expo), the digital industry event for the catering, foodservice and hotel industries, will get underway. One week before the start of the three-day digital format, the three partners and organisers – INTERNORGA, IDX Events GmbH and the Institute of Culinary Art – as well as a member of the INTERNORGA Exhibitor Advisory Board, explain in an online press conference the current situation amid an ongoing pandemic, the special features and highlights of the event, and the relevance of digital events. The focus is on the varied programme, presented from three stages in Cologne and Hamburg. In addition to an innovative, virtual platform with 100 exhibitors and partners, the IDX_FS Expo will present a series of top-class speakers, well-known competitions and award ceremonies, as well as new formats.

The IDX_FS Expo from 15 to 17 March 2021 will create an industry format that is intended to encourage people, especially in times of ongoing uncertainty. ‘The entire trade fair industry was severely restricted by the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, however, it has also led to new food for thought and significantly accelerated digitalisation. The IDX_FS Expo is not only an absolute must for all those involved in the foodservice and hospitality market, but also sets new benchmarks when it comes to digital approaches to trade fairs,’ says Bernd Aufderheide, Chairman of the Management Board of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH.

Three exciting days of inspiration, food for thought and pioneering trends await attendees from the catering, foodservice and hotel industries. Claudia Johannsen, Division Manager at Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, sees the IDX_FS Expo as a strong signal to the industry and is looking forward to an inspiring and lively event: ‘For decades, INTERNORGA has been a hotbed of new trends and fresh impetus, and is known as a high-quality platform for the entire foodservice and hospitality market. We are thrilled that in this unusual year, with two great partners at our side, we are able to offer the entire foodservice and hospitality market a digital platform with the IDX_FS Expo that promises a varied supporting programme, as well as offering exhibitors and visitors opportunities to interact.’

The aims of the industry event are: to connect national and international players from the fields of gastronomy, foodservice, catering and the hotel industry, as well as exhibitors and visitors, both digitally and virtually, and to stimulate exchange and networking. ‘That is unique,’ says Michael Buck, Managing Partner of IDX EVENTS GmbH, the technology and event company that is making the worldwide launch of the IDX_FS Expo possible with the help of a novel distribution platform. ‘We believe that this also provides great added value for all participants and attendees of the digital event. The event will motivate stakeholders in the industry to look positively to the future. Virtual formats will not disappear in the future, but the companies involved and all the rest of us can learn now how to navigate this new hybrid world. That is a great opportunity for learning and experimentation.’

The Institute of Culinary Art (ICA), as sponsor of the trade fair, sees the digital exhibition approach for the entire foodservice and hospitality market as an opportunity to continue to do business successfully in the future and to redefine the value chain. ICA President Gerhard Bruder views the direct gathering of information as a particular source of added value: ‘The possibilities of digital mean visitors can find much of what they are looking for considerably faster. Depending on their interests, they can go straight to the food producers, and then, for example, to the checkout systems – without walking the long distances through the trade fair. They can immediately view the innovations there and interact directly via video.’

MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. is an exhibitor and has been a member of the INTERNORGA Exhibitor Advisory Board for many years. Its CEO, Georg Weber, highlights the advantages from an exhibitor’s point of view: ‘Firstly, a participating company benefits from greater reach than at a physical event. The digital format is also used by people for whom travelling to a trade fair in person would be impossible or too expensive. This will significantly increase the potential number of participants in the event.’ Weber also emphasises that the format offers more wide-reaching opportunities: ‘We see the IDX_FS Expo as an opportunity to gain new digital experience and to use this platform for the exchange of expert knowledge beyond the boundaries of our field. We want to enter into dialogue with existing partners and potential customers and present our product highlights. Of course, we also can’t wait to meet and exchange ideas again in person at INTERNORGA in Hamburg. Nothing can replace that physical event.’

Visit Worldchefs

You can find Worldchefs at our interactive digital booth and be sure to tune in for Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler’s keynote address on Tuesday, 16 March at 12:30 CET.

Get a free ticket to the IDX_FS International Digital Food Services Expo 2021!

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Don’t forget to visit our digital booth and tune in for Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler’s keynote address on Tuesday, 16 March at 12:30 CET.

About INTERNORGA

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INTERNORGA has been the leading international trade fair for the Hospitality Management, Catering, and Bakery & Confectioneries sectors for 100 years and is held annually in March at the Hamburg Messe und Congress site. Due to the Corona pandemic, the event cannot physically take place in March 2021. Instead, the first IDX_FS powered by INTERNORGA will take place digitally from 15 to 17 March 2021.

Visit www.internorga.com to register and find them on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

About the Institute of Culinary Art

The ICA is the exclusive networking platform for the top decision-makers in the Food Services industry. It aims to unite, inspire, and develop professionals and top international decision makers in the Food Services industry by providing a safe, robust, and independent enablement platform for knowledge transfer, networking, and personal development.

About IDX EVENTS

IDX EVENTS is a globally operating Digital Technology and Event Management company based in Cologne, Germany. The company works with global consumer and B2B brands to enable the conceptualization, technological enablement, and operational implementation of their global digital events and sales engagement platforms

Learn More

You can hear more about the event and the future of trade shows on the latest World on a Plate episode with IDX_FS founder Michael Buck. Visit latest.worldchefs.org/podcasts for more.

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Wales pressing ahead with plans to host world’s top chefs in October

Post author By Anand
Post date March 5, 2021

WALES, 3rd of March 2021 – Wales pressing ahead with plans to host world’s top chefs in October

Organisers have confirmed that plans for a prestigious four-day culinary event, which will attract the world’s best chefs to compete in Wales in October, are progressing at full speed.

The Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge, which comprises three competitions, will be held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport from October 23-26.

The only major Worldchefs event organised this year, the Global Chefs Challenge is being hosted by the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) and its partners, the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), the Celtic Manor Resort and the Welsh Government.

The CAW has appointed professional conference organiser Worldspan to organise the globalevent. The company has a wealth of experience, delivering 5,000 events across 84 countries.

Sophie Morris, Worldspan’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Culinary Association of Wales as hosts of the Global Chefs Challenge. From our HQ in North Wales, we are celebrating almost 50 years of delivering events and experiences for our clients.

“To support this event, showcasing the best of Welsh food and drink, on our home ground is a privilege. Our team looks forward to supporting CAW as they welcome the world to Wales.”

CAW president Arwyn Watkins, OBE, said the decision to press ahead with the event was a massive vote of confidence in Wales by Worldchefs, which represents more than 12 million chefs from 108 countries worldwide.

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Electrolux Professional acts for food support and sustainable cooking together with the Electrolux Food Foundation

Post author By Anand
Post date February 26, 2021

SWEDEN, 26th of February 2021 – Electrolux Professional is proud to announce the support of the Electrolux Food Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization that supports initiatives to inspire more sustainable food choices among professionals and consumers, and to support people in need in the communities around us.

See original press release here.

Since food is a major battleground in the fight against climate change, the foundation’s focus is well aligned with the Electrolux Professional commitment to contribute to change through its Sustainability Commitment, that supports the UN Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.

Niklas Lindsköld, Head of Sustainability at Electrolux Professional “Our support to the Electrolux Food Foundation is a natural step for our sustainability commitment. With our community of dedicated, professional chefs around the world, along with the involvement from the Worldchefs organization, we are uniquely positioned to support the initiatives and important messaging about the need for healthy food and sustainable cooking.”

The Electrolux Food Foundation was established in 2016 focusing on supporting activities on food and related sustainability issues. The foundation brings employee initiatives to life by supporting them with funding and resources. In 2020 the foundation donated more than 800,000 meals around the world.

“We are delighted that Electrolux Professional has decided to join up with us and support the Food Foundation. Our partners give us an edge and help us to be a force for good,” says Ingrid Mellstig, Head of Electrolux Food Foundation.

The purpose is to inspire sustainable eating and cooking habits among consumers and professionals, and to support people in need through education and emergency relief efforts. The foundation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Responsible Consumption and Production (#12) and Global Partnership for Sustainable Development (#17).

Find out more in our web site: www.electroluxprofessional.com/corporate/electrolux-food-foundation/

Media contact Jacob Broberg, Senior Vice President Investor Relations and Communications +46 70 190 00 33

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WCWB ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR CHEFS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

Post author By Anand
Post date February 8, 2021

PARIS February 8, 2021

World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) is pleased to announce WCWB CSR Siem Reap, Cambodia has been rescheduled for March 16-20, 2022.

Though this humanitarian event has been postponed on several occasions due to the global impact of COVID-19, WCWB is determined to fulfill its commitment to the communities in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Willment Leong, WCWB Chairman stated “We would like to once again thank the 105 Chefs from 32 countries previously registered to participate in WCWB CSR Siem Reap, Cambodia 2020. We invite those Chefs that are still able to join us in 2022 and new Chef participants as well.”

President Thomas Gugler stated, “We hope you will be able to join us in Cambodia as we share our global humanitarian efforts through cooking and caring for those in need.”

WCWB would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation and respect to all Chefs worldwide for their compassion and support to local communities and national initiatives during these extremely challenging times.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Willment Leong, WCWB Chairman wcwb@worldchefs.org

VISIT: https://www.worldchefswithoutborders.org

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Win an All-Expense-Paid 7 Day Vacation to Sri Lanka: Pour & Plate Immunity Inspired by Tea!

Post author By Anand
Post date January 22, 2021

Win an All-Expense-Paid 7 Day Vacation to Sri Lanka: Pour & Plate Immunity Inspired by Tea!

Calling all Chefs and Mixologists from around the world! Put on your apron and get inspired by tea around the theme of “immunity”, to stand a chance at winning a vacation of a lifetime!

Here’s an unrivalled opportunity to showcase your culinary skill and flair, while revolutionising and pushing the boundaries of tea in gastronomy and mixology, with recipes that can help boost immunity, with a 5000-year-old, immunity-boosting herb at the heart of it – tea!

Brew our judges away and win an all-expense-paid 7-day vacation to a luxury resort in Sri Lanka, and an opportunity to attend the only Worldchefs certified tea school – The Dilmah School of Tea in Sri Lanka!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Make a food item that is sweet or savoury using Dilmah Tea as an ingredient.

2. Make a non-alcoholic beverage using Dilmah tea as an ingredient. This could be an iced tea, chai, hot & cold tea mocktail, smoothie, tea shake etc.

3. Upload your entry as a video or image with a rationale behind your creations on to Dilmah’s tea inspired awards website.

Submissions close on 18th March 2021. After which, our global panel of judges comprising the following experts will get shortlisting!

Dilhan C. Fernando
Tea Grower, CEO of Dilmah Tea, Director, Dilmah School of Tea, Sri Lanka

Dr. Tissa Amarakoon
Author of Tea & Your Health, former Deputy Director Research at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Tomek Malek
World Champion Flair Bartender, Poland

Peter Kuruvita
Chef & Restaurateur, Australia

Shortlisted participants will be notified by 23rd March 2021 and will have the opportunity to present LIVE via Zoom to our judges.

Good luck!

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2021 Happy New Year Message from Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler

Post author By Anand
Post date January 1, 2021

2021 Happy New Year Message from Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler

“HAPPY NEW YEAR” to all my family, colleagues, friends and culinarians from all around the globe.

I am wishing for “ALL” of you a very successful, happy and positive year 2021 to come.

Despite of the situation that we are all in fear during the year 2020 and the COVID19 Pandemic situation we will and must move on in a positive spirit. I just can urge you all to always think positive, help as well the needy and less fortunate, try to share and go through the world with open eyes.

As a personal note, always believe in the “POWER OF THE WHITE JACKET” and never give up. After every difficult time and situation there is a light and a positive way.

GOD bless you all and believe that together we can achieve and make the “WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Looking forward seeing you somewhere around the world physically and for the time being virtually, but let us all hope together and work hard for it that 2021 will bring us a lot of joy and positives.

Your FRIEND, COLLEAGUE &
WORLDCHEFS PRESIDENT
Thomas A. Gugler

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Centenary of Cuban Culinary Pioneer and Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne

Post author By Anand
Post date December 31, 2020

December 31, 2020

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler and the Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to share a special memorial letter and recognize the centenary of Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, who was instrumental for the expansion of Worldchefs into Cuba and throughout Latin America. Well known for his passion towards global culinary friendship, the culinary profession and his Cuban heritage, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne took great pride in showcasing Cuban lobsters and promoting traditional Cuban Cuisine all over the world.

As a tribute to the life of Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne and in recognition of his birth on December 31, 1920, a 100 year commemorative postcard was created and presented by the Minister of Mincin, Vice Mayor of Communications, the President of Cuba Post and the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba.

Memories of My Father, Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, Lifetime President of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba

By his son, Dr. Vladimir Alexander Smith-Mesa

First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler for his support and for taking the time to be a key player in this 100 year celebration of my late father’s birth centenary. As you well know, my father had quite a history himself. He was Meyer Lansky’s personal chef in the 1950s before Cuban President Fidel Castro came to power and the late Mafia boss left Cuba for good. My father was Cuba’s answer to a celebrity chef: tagged ‘The Lobster King’ for his expertise with crustacea.

It was in Paris in the late 60s and for seven years, he studied at L’Académie Culinaire de France, becoming the first – AfroLatino descendent – member of this prestigious culinary organisation. Since then, his very personal dream was to create a Federation of Culinary Associations in Cuba.

As you know, in 2017 Chef Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Secretary General visited Havana. On the occasion, Chef Volino recognised Cuba’s role in Worldchefs as the first Latin American country to join Worldchefs, over 40 years ago through the efforts of my late father, when he helped the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC) join your organisation.

On two separate occasions at the Olympics – IKA – Olympiade der Köche, my father won a Gold Medal. First in 1980, when in representation of his country, he attended alone the IKA. The second medal was won in 1984, when he went to IKA, leading a team of Cuban Chefs.

Since then, on October 18, we celebrate the Day of Cuban Cuisine. The date is celebrated as homage to that team of Cuban Chefs, the “Day of Cuban Cuisine” was launched on world markets at “Culinary 98”, an International event of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC).

To view a list of my father’s international distinctions, awards, and honorary memberships, please visit the official Facebook account of Federación de Asociaciones Culinarias de la República de Cuba

Havana, Cuba Circa 1998: (L to R) FACRC Honorary Lifetime President and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne; Worldchefs Secretary General and Past Continental Director–Americas, Chef Cornelia Volino; FACRC Past President, the Late Chef Santana; current FACRC President and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, Chef Eddy Fernández Monte.

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Na’am Chef! Arabic Pre-Commis Chef Course Now Available!

Post author By Anand
Post date December 18, 2020

(Arabic translation included / الترجمة للغة العربية متاحة )

Na’am Chef! Arabic Pre-Commis Chef Course Now Available!

It’s World Arabic Language Day and Worldchefs Academy is excited to announce the launch of its online Pre-Commis Chef Course and mobile app in Arabic! Adding to the line-up of free courses available for our global community, the Arabic Pre-commis Chef Course is now added to the English, Spanish and Portuguese Library!

“On behalf of the Worldchefs Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate all the Arabic Chefs Volunteers who helped to bring this educational opportunity to aspiring Chefs in Arabic-speaking communities all around the world. We are proud to provide the Pre-Commis Chef Course in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish and English with many more languages to come!” stated, Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler.

With curriculum covering the basics of culinary professionalism, food service operations, culinary theory, food hygiene and sanitation, basic cooking and culinary nutrition, the Pre-Commis Chef Course can be followed as a complete curriculum and individual lessons can be used to compliment other existing courses or provide theoretical components to culinary apprenticeship.

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. Then they simply go back online when ready to complete the final assessment. The Pre-Commis Chef Course also links to Worldchefs Certification opportunities and is intended to be the first step on the culinary career pathway.

Worldchefs Academy would like extend its sincere gratitude and recognition to our Arabic Advisors and Chef Volunteers for their time and contributions during the development of the Arabic Pre-Commis Chef Course over the past 2 years:

Amro Fahed Al Yassin, Vice President, Emirates Culinary Guild (Dubai) and General Secretary, Syrian Culinary Guild
Jihan Sahawaneh, Culinary Facilitator, Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts, Jordan, Worldchefs Education Network Member
Majed Al Sabagh, President, Syrian Culinary Guild and Vice President, Emirates Culinary Guild
Adel Gabr, Past President, Canadian Culinary Federation Windsor Branch

Currently Worldchefs Academy is also developing the Pre-Commis Chef Course in Italian and German to launch in 2021.

About Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy developed the Pre-Commis Chef online course and mobile app in conjunction with Nestlé Professional and the Pro Gastronomia Foundation to offer culinary education for aspiring chefs that may not have the means, mobility or flexibility to attend full-time culinary school. The Worldchefs Academy mobile app can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play, and is available at www.worldchefsacademy.com.

For more information on Worldchefs Academy, contact: info@worldchefsacademy.com.

Yes Chef! دورة Pre-Commis Chef العربي متاحة الآن!

إنه اليوم العالمي للغة العربية حيث يسر Academy Worldchefs أن تعلن عن إطلاق دورة الطهاة عبر الإنترنت وتطبيق الهاتف المحمول باللغة العربية ! إضافة إلى مجموعة الدورات المجانية المتاحة لمجتمعنا العالمي ، تمت إضافة دورةchef Pre-commis العربية الآن إلى مكتبة اللغة الإنجليزية والإسبانية والبرتغالية!

“بالنيابة عن مجلس إدارة منظمة Worldchefs ، أود أن أهنئ جميع المتطوعين من الطهاة العرب الذين ساعدوا في توفير هذه الفرصة التعليمية للطهاة الطموحين في المجتمعات الناطقة باللغة العربية في جميع أنحاء العالم. نحن فخورون بتقديم دورة Pre-Commis Chef باللغات العربية والبرتغالية والإسبانية والإنجليزية مع العديد من اللغات القادمة ! ” صرح بذلك ، رئيس Worldchefs توماس جوجلر.

من خلال المناهج الدراسية التي تغطي أساسيات احتراف الطهي ، وعمليات خدمة الطعام ، ونظرية الطهي ، ونظافة الأغذية والتعقيم الصحي ، والطهي الأساسي والتغذية الطهوية ، يمكن اتباع دورة Pre-Commis Chef كمنهج كامل ويمكن إستخدام الدروس الفردية لتكملة دورات أخرى موجودة أو توفير مكونات نظرية للتدريب المهني في الطهي.

يمكن للمشاركين التعلم من خلال النظام الأساسي المستند إلى صفحة الإنترنت أو عبر تطبيق الهاتف المحمول الذي يوفر الدراسة في وضع عدم الإتصال. من خلال الإتصال بالإنترنت عند توفرها ، يمكنهم تنزيل الدورة التدريبية عبر تطبيق الهاتف المحمول والدراسة في أي وقت ، سواء باستخدام الإنترنت أو بدونه. ثم يعودون ببساطة إلى الإنترنت عندما يكونون جاهزين لإكمال التقييم النهائي. ترتبط دورة Pre-Commis Chef أيضًا بفرص إعتماد Worldchefs وتهدف إلى أن تكون الخطوة الأولى في المسار الوظيفي للطهي.

تود أكاديمية Worldchefs أن تعرب عن خالص امتنانها وتقديرها لمستشارينا العرب ومتطوعينا من الطهاة العرب على وقتهم ومساهماتهم خلال تطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef على مدار العامين الماضيين:

عمرو فهد الياسين ، نائب رئيس جمعية الإمارات للطهي (دبي) والسكرتير العام للجمعية السورية للطهي
جيهان سهاونة ، معلمة فنون الطهي ، الأكاديمية الملكية لفنون الطهي ، الأردن ، عضو شبكة التعليم في Worldchefs
ماجد الصباغ ، رئيس الجمعية السورية للطهي ونائب رئيس جمعية الإمارات للطهي ( الشارقة, عجمان , أم القيوين )
عادل جبر ، الرئيس السابق لإتحاد الطهي الكندي فرع وندسور

تقوم أكاديمية Worldchefs حاليًا أيضًا بتطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef باللغة الإيطالية والألمانية لإطلاقها في عام 2021.

حول Worldchefs Academy

قامت Worldchefs Academy ، وهي قسم من الإتحاد العالمي لجمعيات الطهاة (Worldchefs) بتطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef عبر الإنترنت وتطبيق الهاتف المحمول بالتعاون مع Nestlé Professional ومؤسسة Pro Gastronomia لتقديم تعليم الطهي للطهاة الطموحين الذين قد لا يملكون الوسائل والقدرة على التنقل أو المرونة لحضور مدرسة الطهي بدوام كامل. يمكن تنزيل تطبيق Worldchefs Academy للجوال على كل من App Store و Google Play ، وهو متاح على www.worldchefsacademy.com.

حول Worldchefs

تعتبر الرابطة العالمية لجمعيات الطهاة ، المعروفة بإسم Worldchefs ، شبكة عالمية ديناميكية تضم أكثر من 110 جمعية طهاة في جميع أنحاء العالم. صوت رائد في مجال الضيافة ، تحمل Worldchefs 92 عاماً من التاريخ منذ تأسيسها في جامعة السوربون من قبل الموقر أوغست إسكوفير . تمثل منظمة Worldchefs عضوية دولية حشدت من متخصصي الطهي ، وهي ملتزمة بالنهوض بالمهنة والإستفادة من تأثير سترة الشيف لتحسين الصناعة والإنسانية بشكل عام . www.worldchefs.org

لمزيد من المعلومات حول Worldchefs Academy ، إتصل بـ: info@worldchefsacademy.com.

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Celebrating the Life of Monk Epiphanios

Post author By Anand
Post date December 11, 2020

PARIS, 11th of December 2020 – Celebrating the Life of Monk Epiphanios

The Mount Athos monk Epiphanius Mylopotaminos was born in Paggaio, Kavala Prefecture in 1956, where he lived until he finished high school. In 1973 he went to Mount Athos. In 1990 he decided to continue his monastic life in the Holy Mountain of Agios Efstathios (Mylopotamos), part of the Holy Monastery of Megisti Lavra, whose history begins in the 10th century.

Monk Epiphanios said, “Cooking is passion.”

We usually cook for ourselves, which is very easy, while for our friends, our beloved, our family in festivals and social events, we are trying to reach perfection. We are searching in cookbooks and magazines, we are surfing the internet, we turn to the contribution of great chefs and we are going back to our roots and traditions.

This is modern gastronomy – rich, totally idealized, ornate, delicious, tempting – which in combination with a good wine defines our civilization and tradition. Cooking can be passion and love. Cooking unites us regardless of nationality, origin, religion, and race.

After many years of together, we are in the very sad and difficult position of saying goodbye to a great teacher and valued member of our Club, Elder Epiphanios the Mylotaminos.

He was sweet, generous, and authentic, and endowed Greek gastronomy with numerous Athorite recipes, spreading the wealth of Greek cuisine and winemaking worldwide.

He has been our mentor, opening us to new horizons through his technical knowledge and passion for cooking, but also life.

In each of our actions, he was present, supporting us, always giving us his valuable advice, inspiring us with his unmatched spirit and unparalleled love of cooking art.

With tears in our eyes, we say goodbye to the chief cook of Mount Athos, our chosen teacher and friend.

May you rest in peace, Old Epiphani!

Special thanks to Christos Gkotsis, Vice-President Chefs Association Northern Greece, for providing this beautiful message of tribute.

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 curriculums, 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.

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Sim Chef! Worldchefs Academy launches Portuguese Pre-Commis Chef Course!

Post author By Anand
Post date December 10, 2020

Sim Chef! Worldchefs Academy launches Portuguese Pre-Commis Chef Course!

(Portuguese translation included/Tradução portugesa incluída)

PARIS December 10, 2020

Worldchefs Academy is excited to announce the launch of its online Pre-Commis Chef Course and mobile app in Portuguese! Adding to its repertoire of English and Spanish courses, this free online course and mobile app is now available in Portuguese for everyone, no matter the education or skills level.

“For the entire Worldchefs Board of Directors, it is important to expand this opportunity for aspiring chefs all around the world in as many languages as possible. We are proud to be offering the Pre-Commis Chef Course now in Portuguese, Spanish and English with many more languages to come!” stated, Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler.

“In times when the foodservice industry is undergoing a significant transformation, it is even more important to support young talent to help them prepare for a professional career. As part of the global Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative, which aims to help 10 million young people to access economic opportunities around the world, Nestlé Professional’s YOCUTA program is designed to develop Young Culinary Talents, strengthening their theoretical and practical skills and preparing them for the workforce”, said Rodrigo Camacho, Nestlé Professional Business Head for the Americas.

Worldchefs Academy would like to say “OBRIGADO!!!” to our Portuguese language partner Nestlé Professional Americas and the YOCUTA program for all their support in making the course available to the Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide.

Worldchefs Academy would like to also thank and recognize our Portuguese Advisor and Chef Volunteer Tomás Pereira, Member of Associação de Cozinheiros Profissionais de Portugal for helping with the development of the Portuguese Pre-Commis Chef Course and content review.

About Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy, a division of World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) developed the Pre-Commis Chef online course and mobile app in conjunction with Nestlé Professional and the Pro Gastronomia Foundation to offer culinary education for aspiring chefs that may not have the means, mobility or flexibility to attend full-time culinary school. The Worldchefs Academy mobile app can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play, and is available at www.worldchefsacademy.com.

About YOCUTA

Launched in 2015 in Latin America by Nestlé Professional, the YOCUTA (Young Culinary Talents) has already helped over 3,000 young people, entering the culinary or foodservice industry. As part of Nestlé’s broader Nestlé Needs YOUth Initiative, whose ambition is to help ten million young people worldwide access economic opportunities by 2030, YOCUTA aims to develop young professionals building a wide range of theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a successful career in the culinary industry. The Worldchefs Academy is part of the YOCUTA Program, complementing the technical and operational culinary skills education for future foodservice professionals.

About Nestlé Professional www.nestleprofessional.com

Nestlé Professional is the global leader in branded hot and cold beverage and food solutions. The team of Nestlé Professional is passionate about serving the out of home industry and “Making More Possible” for their foodservice partners by leveraging a unique global reach, bringing knowledge and customized solutions to help customers, delight their consumers.

About Worldchefs www.worldchefs.org

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network with over 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in hospitality, 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.

For more information on Worldchefs Academy, contact: info@worldchefsacademy.com

Em Português

Yes Chef! Worldchefs Academy lança o Curso Pré-Commis Chef em Portugues!

PARIS Dezembro 10, 2020

A Worldchefs Academy está entusiasmada por anunciar o lançamento do seu Curso de Cozinha Pré-Commis Chef on-line e da sua aplicação móvel em português! Acrescentando ao seu repertório de cursos de inglês e espanhol, este curso online gratuito e a aplicação móvel está agora disponível em português para todos, independentemente do nível de educação ou competências.

Com um currículo que abrange as bases do profissionalismo culinário, operações de serviço alimentar, teoria culinária, higiene e segurança alimentar, bases de cozinha e nutrição culinária, o Curso Pré-Commis Chef pode ser seguido como um currículo completo e aulas individuais que podem ser usadas para complementar outros cursos existentes ou fornecer componentes teóricas para um estágio de aprendizagem em cozinha.

“Para todo o Conselho de Administração da Worldchefs, é importante expandir esta oportunidade para aspirantes a chefs em todo o mundo, no maior número de línguas possível. Estamos orgulhosos de oferecer agora o Curso de Pré-Commis Chef em português, espanhol e inglês com muitas mais línguas por vir” declarou, o Presidente da Worldchefs Thomas Gugler.

Os participantes podem aprender através da plataforma baseada na web ou através da aplicação móvel que oferece um modo de estudo offline. Ao ligarem-se à Internet quando esta estiver disponível podem descarregar o curso através da aplicação móvel e estudar em qualquer altura, com ou sem Internet. Depois voltam simplesmente a estar online quando estiverem prontos para completar a avaliação final. O Curso Pré-Commis Chef também se liga a oportunidades de Certificação Worldchefs e pretende ser o primeiro passo no caminho da carreira culinária.

“Em tempos em que a indústria dos serviços alimentares está a sofrer uma transformação significativa, é ainda mais importante apoiar jovens talentos para os ajudar a prepararem-se para uma carreira profissional. Como parte da iniciativa global, Nestlé Precisa de Ti, que visa ajudar 10 milhões de jovens a aceder a oportunidades económicas em todo o mundo, o programa YOCUTA da Nestlé Professional foi concebido para desenvolver Jovens Talentos Culinários, reforçando as suas competências teóricas e práticas e preparando-os para a força de trabalho”, disse Rodrigo Camacho, Responsável Empresarial da Nestlé Professional para as Américas.

A Academia Worldchefs gostaria de dizer “OBRIGADO!!!” ao nosso parceiro de língua portuguesa, Nestlé Professional Américas e ao programa YOCUTA por todo o seu apoio na disponibilização do curso às comunidades de língua portuguesa de todo o mundo.

A Academia Worldchefs gostaria também de agradecer e reconhecer o nosso Conselheiro Português e Chef Voluntário Tomás Pereira, Membro da Associação de Cozinheiros Profissionais de Portugal por ajudar no desenvolvimento do Curso Português Pré-Commis Chef e na revisão de conteúdos.

Sobre a Academia Worldchefs

Worldchefs Academy, uma divisão da World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) desenvolveu o curso em linha Pre-Commis Chef e a aplicação móvel em conjunto com a Nestlé Professional e a Fundação Pro Gastronomia para oferecer educação culinária aos aspirantes a chefs que podem não ter os meios, mobilidade ou flexibilidade para frequentar a tempo inteiro a escola culinária. A aplicação móvel Worldchefs Academy pode ser descarregada tanto na App Store como no Google Play, e está disponível em www.worldchefsacademy.com

Sobre a YOCUTA

Lançado em 2015 na América Latina pela Nestlé Professional, o YOCUTA (Jovens Talentos Culinários) já ajudou mais de 3.000 jovens, entrando na indústria culinária ou de serviços alimentares. Como parte da iniciativa mais ampla da Nestlé “A Nestlé precisa de Ti”, cuja ambição é ajudar dez milhões de jovens em todo o mundo a aceder a oportunidades económicas até 2030, a YOCUTA tem como objectivo desenvolver jovens profissionais construindo uma vasta gama de competências teóricas e práticas necessárias para prosseguir uma carreira de sucesso na indústria culinária. A Academia Worldchefs faz parte do Programa YOCUTA, complementando a formação técnica e operacional de competências culinárias para futuros profissionais da indústria alimentar.

Sobre a Nestlé Professional www.nestleprofessional.com

Nestlé Professional é o líder mundial em soluções alimentares e de bebidas quentes e frias de marca. A equipa da Nestlé Professional é apaixonada por servir a indústria fora de casa e “Making More Possible” para os seus parceiros de serviços alimentares, alavancando um alcance global único, trazendo conhecimento e soluções personalizadas para ajudar os clientes, deliciar os seus consumidores.

Sobre a Worldchefs www.worldchefs.org

A World Association of Chefs’ Societies, conhecida como Worldchefs, é uma rede global dinâmica com mais de 110 associações de chefes de cozinha de todo o mundo. Uma voz líder em hospitalidade, Worldchefs carrega 91 anos de história desde a sua fundação na Sorbonne pelo venerável Auguste Escoffier. Representando uma mobilizada adesão internacional de profissionais da culinária, Worldchefs está empenhada em fazer avançar a profissão e alavancar a influência do casaco de cozinheiro para a melhoria da indústria e da humanidade em geral.

Para mais informações sobre a Academia Worldchefs, contactar: info@worldchefsacademy.com

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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 curriculums, 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.

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