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New Executive Committee Verband der Köche Österreichs

The new president of the Austrian Chefs Association (Verband der Köche Österreichs – VKÖ) is Alois Gasser. The VKÖ-board passed him a vote of confidence in the ge- neral meeting of the association. Gasser, native from Salzburg, will lead the VKÖ in the next four years. He will be sup- ported by his two vice-presidents Helmut Deutsch and Mike P. Pansi. Apart from one vote – Gasser himself abstained from voting – all the board members voted for the new executive committee.

With this credit of trust comes a huge responsibility for Gasser and his team. There are many tasks they will have to cope with. The objectives of the new president are di- verse and ambitious. At the centre of atten- tion will be the advancement of the chef- profession and the professional youth. The young cooks shall again become a much more important part of the association. One goal is to bring the VKÖ and its issues and matters closer to the youth. Especially the encouragement of further education will be a very important path in this field.

Furthermore the topics sustainability in gas- tronomy, regionality and healthy cooking are on top of the agenda of Gasser and his team. To achieve these ambitious goals, there will be developed a new and accurately de- fined philosophy for the VKÖ. This will help to guide our members and also to repre- sent the association outwardly in the best way possible. In the future the VKÖ will not just be a silent listener when it comes to to- pics concerning everyone working in the branch. It will actively contribute its point and its arguments to achieve the best pos- sible outcome for all chefs.

The Verband der Köche Österreichs was established in 1902 and includes about 1300 members. The VKÖ has various federal sections which are acting on regional level.Verbad des Koche des

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Congress Spotlight: Dilhan C. Fernando – DILMAH

Although it has become a worldwide leader in tea production and well-acknowledged brand across the globe, there is always a new inspiration blending in the house of Dilmah.

Right from the spot at the Worldchefs Congress 2014, Dilhan C. Fernando, Marketing Director at Dilmah and the son of the founder, Mr. Merrill Fernando, will share his success story about his family’s tea empire.

What's more, Robert Schinkel, a professional tea sommelier, wil be showcasing his Tea Mixology skills, while offering a real high tea delight signed by Dilmah!

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Congress Spotlight: Chef John Folse – King of Creole

Come and meet Chef John Folse – a Godfather of Louisiana’s cuisine and many times awarded Chef, who doesn’t stop stirring up the global culinary stage!

His traditional but very unique approach to Cajun and Creole cuisine has made John Folse internationally recognized, but without dragging him away from his roots and great appreciation for Louisiana’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.

Join Chef John Folse during the Worldchefs Congress 2014 and let him take you on a tasteful and flavourful journey to remember, while picking up the latest tips and tricks from this culinary master!

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To find out more about Chef John Folse, visit his official website, or even think about enrolling in Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

They don’t call him “King of Creole” without a reason! Click here to have a sneak peek and find out why!

 

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THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2014 Celebrates its 10th anniversary

With much success, THAIFEX-World of Food Asia celebrates its 10th anniversary in partnership with DITP and TCC. Since it was officially launched in 2004, THAIFEX–World of Food Asia has reached many milestones in the past decade, and a record-breaking number of international participation this year.

 

The 3-day trade 2014 event has garnered a thumbs-up rating from exhibitors for another year of record-breaking trade visitor attendance. More than 30,000 international and domestic trade buyers and visitors attended this year’s THAIFEX-World of Food Asia. They were able to meet up with top quality exhibitors ranging from food and beverage producers through to seafood, coffee & tea manufacturers as well as equipment and food service providers. With Japan as the partner country, led by JETRO, THAIFEX–World of Food Asia featured an impressive presentation of Japanese products both on the show floor and at THAIFEX-World of Food Asia‘s 10-Year Anniversary Welcome Reception.

 

Parallel to THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, the ASEAN Food Industry Thought Leaders Panel brought together global opinion leaders and food industry experts sharing their views on building capabilities to overcome food safety and security challenges, both domestically and internationally.

 

Competitions Galore

 

The 3rd Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge proved to be another outstanding success at this year’s THAIFEX-World of Food Asia! With more than 500 chefs, the ratio of international to local participants was a close 30:70 ratio this year. This included 153 overseas competitors from Australia, Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Slovakia, Vietnam and 356 Thai participants from 20 provinces.

 

Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2014

 

Says Willment Leong, Organising Chairman, “This competition has become one of the most important culinary competitions in Thailand. The chefs are looking forward to joining this competition not just to win, but also to learn. With world-class judges with us, this has created a very positive atmosphere.”

 

Roasters’ Choice Award

 

At the 2nd Roasters’ Choice Award, 56 entries of beans were submitted by coffee producers from Asia. The panel of coffee specialists included, Michael De Renovard, Tuti Hahanah Mochtar, Hide Nishimura, Felix Wong and Chen Chia-Sheng, were in search for the best coffee beans in Asia.

 

THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2015 will return to IMPACT from 20 to 24 May 2015. For more information on THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2015, please visit their website.

 

To find out THAILAND ULTIMATE CHEF CHALLENGE 2014 & ROASTERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2014 RESULTS see the document enclosed. 

 

 

 

 

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Competition schedule for Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup

During the traditional Luxembourg Spring Fair, which took place in Luxexpo, an important meeting occurred. Moreover, several distinguished delegates from Luxembourg Chefs Association “Vatel Club”, along with the Worldchefs representative and competing countries delegations took part in the official drawing of the competition days for the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup 2014, happening on 22 – 26 November.

Moreover, Vatel Club’s President Armand Steinmetz welcomed a delegation from different countries that will be competing in the upcoming Culinary World Cup 2014, along with the Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee Chairman – Gert Klötzke, who gave his support on behalf of the Worldchefs and shared some exciting news.

The first news to be introduced on the upcoming World Cup 2014 was the inclusion of a brand new Junior Regional Competition, in which the cold table will be replaced by an edible buffet and live cooking, as well as the introduction of digital judging by using tablets, which will allow more transparency.

Nevertheless, a series of the Worldchefs Judging Seminars will be organized right before the World Cup 2014. In this manner, culinary professionals will have an outstanding opportunity to get a live insight in one of the world’s top culinary competitions immediately after brushing up their knowledge during the Worldchefs Judging seminars.

All in all, featuring 30 National teams, 15 Junior National teams (7 teams are on the waiting list), 10 Community Catering, 10 Juniors Regional teams; and with more than 25 Regional teams that have already been registered, the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup 2014 will undoubtedly be an amazing culinary experience once again!

While keeping a close eye on the Worldchefs website, we suggest you to visit the official Vatel Club’s webpage and get yourself informed on the latest World Cup’s updates and schedules.

 

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Ahmad Shafiq, CEO of COTHM Pakistan, awarded the “Lamp of Knowledge Award” by the American Hotel & Lodging Association USA

Becomes 1st Pakistan to receive the highest international award of the Hospitality Industry

Mr. Ahmad Shafiq, CEO of College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan, received the ‘Stars of the Industry Awards’ USA on April 01, 2014 at a mega event at JW Marriott in Washington DC. “The Lamp of Knowledge Award”, the most prestigious award in the hospitality industry, has been conferred upon him as outstanding international educator for excellence in the area of hospitality. The ‘AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards’ program, backed by the Cornell University USA, was created more than 40 years ago to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the hospitality industry.

On receiving the award, Mr. Ahmad Shafiq became the first Pakistani and the only international educator of the year 2014 who received this award. It was a moment of great jubilation and joy for him but he dedicated that precious moment to Pakistan. Before he was called upon to receive “The Lamp of Knowledge Award”, the President & COO of AH&LEI, Robert L. Steele, generously applauded the selection of Ahmad Shafiq and was all-praise for the talent of Pakistan. The way Pakistan was elevated in the award ceremony in front of the august house, made Ahmad Shafiq hold his head high in esteem and honor for his country.

The management of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the representatives of the US President Barrack Obama, the senators, the Congressmen, the Congresswomen, and the CEOs of all major American and International hotel chains like Hilton Hotels, JW Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts to name a few, were present at the award ceremony. They all congratulated Mr. Ahmad Shafiq on earning this award.

The hospitality and tourism industry places ‘Stars of the Industry Awards’ on a high pedestal because it encompasses the entire hospitality and tourism industry as its representative. All major stakeholders of the hospitality and tourism industry from all states of the USA become part of the ‘Stars of the Industry Award’ through their overwhelming participation in the whole process of the awards.

The high-powered team of AH&LA has a very significant role to play in the entire hospitality industry of the USA. Its upper tier of management is strongly connected with the government of the USA to provide its continuous support in policy-making. On the one hand it is the leading academic resource provider for the hotel schools and universities internationally, whereas on the other hand, its professional advisory role to the entire hospitality and tourism industry is highly acclaimed.

The award is also symbolic of a paradigm shift in the American hospitality industry as to the orthodox view of Pakistan which only looked at one side of the picture: Pakistan as a country which is infested with terrorism and restlessness. It shows that certain barriers of so-called perception of Pakistan as country that harbors terrorists have been broken. It is undoubtedly a matter of national pride for all of us as Pakistanis.

Ahmad Shafiq promoted the cause of tourism and hospitality industry even in the most challenging circumstances in Pakistan. He believes that whatever he is today is because of Pakistan. Mr. Ahmad Shafiq has dedicated this award to the beautiful and hospitable people of Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apicius – First Institution in Italy to Receive WORLDCHEFS Recognition

May 2014 – Apicius, the International School of Hospitality at Florence University of the Arts is the first recipient in Italy of the Worldchefs Recognition of Quality Culinary Education. The hospitality division at FUA, particularly through the teaching methods and faculty members of the School of Food and Wine Studies, was evaluated by the Worldchefs Education Review Panel for its commitment to and implementation of academic excellence.

The resulting decision is a testament to Apicius' efforts to provide high-quality culinary education at the higher learning level instituted at its campus locations in the historic center of Florence, Italy. Apicius is singular in Italy for its international perspective, innovative academics, and emphasis on the professionalization of its students of hospitality and culinary arts. Innovation and tradition intermingle within Apicius academics; the institution's position in a culturally and historically relevant city such as Florence calls for a respectful balance between the past/future and local/global contexts.

The main professional programs offered focus on hospitality, culinary arts, baking and pastry, and wine studies. In addition to the institution's core of 1 to 2-year professional career students, Apicius academics are sought out by shorter-term students from over 100 universities around the world who study abroad at FUA. Faculty members who regularly teach Apicius courses fully represent their professional industries.

Michelin-starred chefs, marketing experts, seasoned managers, and certified nutritionists make up the dynamic faculty body. They participate in training and development sessions in order to offer a cutting-edge teaching approach that is always updated and reflects a contemporary industry knowledge. The campus facilities representing Apicius academics and that were reviewed during the Worldchefs recognition process are essential to the institution's academics. Out of the FUA network of seven campus locations in Florence, two are the fulcrum of Apicius culinary academics.

The Villa Brilli Peri location in Via Guelfa hosts the majority of the classroom teaching for culinary, pastry, and wine laboratories as well as lecture rooms. The Via de'Macci Ganzo location is the school's restaurant and creative learning lab, which along with Fedora in via Guelfa, the school's pastry shop, represent the cultural and community integration efforts. Ganzo and Fedora, in fact, are the Apicius CEMI – Community Engagement Member Institutions. The CEMI are a distinguishing factor of all FUA academic divisions and were founded with the specific scope of fostering experiential learning and interaction between the study/faculty body and the local community.

Ganzo and Fedora represent the hospitality-oriented CEMI and are academic facilities where students and faculty both fulfill academic coursework and operate the spaces as the practical and professionalizing output of the learning process. These creative learning labs are open to the public, which includes both the FUA community and the local Italian community. Apicius was founded by Gabriella Ganugi in 1997.

President Ganugi is an architect, certified chef, and founder of Florence University of the Arts. She is the recipient of the 2010 AIAE Association of Italian American Educators “Educator of the Year” award and a special award from the Florence Chamber of Commerce for extraordinary female entrepreneurs. She also received in 2012 special recognition from the University of South Florida – the USF President's Global Leadership award for her efforts in cultural and international crossovers in education. She has published several volumes on food and travel. Her latest publication is a memoir published by Ugo Mursia Editore in Italy that recounts how a young girl from Tuscany went on to open Italy's first international school of hospitality. Apicius Executive Chef Andrea Trapani is an expert of molecular gastronomy and has been recognized for his culinary efforts both in Italy and abroad.

He has appeared eight times at the James Beard Foundation, received the Star Diamond award during his time at the 5-star Relais Santa Croce, and is the official chef of the A.C.F. Fiorentina professional team. He makes occasional appearances on the Italian TV network SKY and has lectured and held demos for FUA affiliate partners including the University of Missouri, Washington State University, the University of Alaska, and Johnson County Community College.

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Congress Spotlight: Rethinking Pastry by Frederic Bau

An outstanding Pastry Chef, Vlarhona’s Creative Director and Founder of Valrhona's professional chocolatier school –  Ecole du Grand Chocolat, Frederic Bau enjoys a worldwide reputation as one of the most respected French pastry chefs of today. What’s more, has also developed a unique concept of “Measured Indulgence” – a cutting-edge vision of pastry that will make you stand out from the crowd and exceed all expectations.

 

Meet Chef Bau in person during the Worldchefs Congress and take part in his exclusive demonstration, as it will certainly make you rethink your approach to pastry!

 

To register, follow the link: http://www.wacs2014.com

 

In the meantime, check out Valrhona’s masterpieces by clicking on the below link or by going onto Valrhona’s website.

 

 

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El concurso “Cocinero del Año”, con la Selección Española de Cocina

 

El Grupo Caterdata, empresa organizadora de “Cocinero del Año”, ha llegado a un acuerdo con la Selección Española de Cocina Profesional para colaborar en diferentes actividades e iniciativas. Destaca en el Convenio establecido entre ambas organizaciones que, a partir de ahora, los ganadores de las distintas Semifinales del concurso podrán incorporarse de forma automática como Miembros de la Selección y tendrán una plaza fija es la Final del “Bocuse d´Or Spain Series”,el certamen mediante el que se elige al Candidato español al concurso internacional “Bocuse d´Or”, que se celebra bianualmente en Lyon (Francia).

Del mismo modo, los ganadores de Camarero del Año, optarán a representar a España con los colores de «la Roja de la Cocina» en las competiciones internacionales en las que va a participar la Selección.

Cocinero del Año es en la actualidad el certamen culinario de ámbito nacional más consolidado del sector. El concurso avalado y presidido por el reputado chef Martín Barasatequi lleva ya casi una década promocionando a los nuevos valores y prestigiando la profesión de cocinero, logrando una repercusión sin precedentes e influyendo positiva y honestamente en la promoción de la gastronomía española. Grupo Caterdata organiza también en España el concurso Camarero del Año y edita la revista RRR Caternews, y se completa con la agencia de representación Chefservices y la empresa de selección SEP HORECA.

La Selección Española de Cocina Profesional es la Organización que representa a España en los principales concursos internacionales de Alta Cocina de Competición, habiendo logrado las mejores clasificaciones españolas en el circuito de la World Association of Chefs Societies, con un 2013 absolutamente arrasador: los tres Oros en el Europeo celebrado en Grecia, mejor tercer equipo Junior en el Mundial y Bronce en repostería en el Global Chef Challenge. La Selección es asímismo la organización representante en España del Bocuse d´Or, el torneo más célebre del mundo, creado en 1987 por Paul Bocuse, considerado cocinero más influyente del siglo XX. El “Bocuse d´Or Spain Team” de la Selección tiene su Sede Oficial en la Cátedra Ferran Adrià, de la Universidad Camilo José Cela. La Selección cuenta también con Secciones de Sumilleres, Profesionales de Sala y Corte de Jamón.

En función de la dilatada y reconocida trayectoria de Cocinero del Año (Grupo Caterdata) y los evidentes éxitos de la Selección Española de Cocina Profesional, y su creciente e imparable proyección, se han valorado las numerosas sinergias y la buena relación de ambas organizaciones, decidiéndose formalizar un Convenio de Colaboración que incluye que los ganadores de las distintas fases de los concursos de Cocinero del Año tendrán un puesto directo en la Final del Bocuse d´Or Spain Series y se podrán incorporar a la Selección para, si lo desean, poder continuar su carrera de cocina de competición bajo los colores de “la Roja de la Cocina” en los distintos concursos internacionales a los que es invitada la Selección. Entre los acuerdos instaurados, la Selección Española de Cocina colaborará con Cocinero del Año en la conformación de Jurados en sus pruebas clasificatorias, las cinco Semifinales y la Final del concurso organizado por Caterdata, considerándolo desde la Selección el mejor exponente nacional del fomento de la sana y honesta competición, con una organización basada en transparencia evidente y desinteresada, en la dignidad, la eficacia y el buen hacer, conceptos básicos, tanto éticos como compartidos por la Selección.

El acuerdo entre Caterdata y la Selección contempla del mismo modo que los ganadores de Camarero del Año podrán incorporarse como Miembros de pleno derecho de la Sección de Profesionales de Sala del Equipo Nacional.

 

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La Comunidad de Madrid, Patrocinadora de la Selección Española de Cocina

Se ha formalizado el acuerdo mediante el cual la Dirección General de Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid se convierte en Patrocinadora Oficial de “la Roja de la Cocina, que a partir de ahora exhibirá la imagen institucional con la leyenda internacional “Region of Madrid SPAIN” en las chaquetillas.

El contrato de patrocinio incluye asimismo la asesoría gastronómica por parte de la Selección, que asistirá a los stands de turismo en ferias nacionales e internacionales con el “Bocuse d´Or Spain Team”, realizando acciones de dinamización, tales como Showcooking o Master Class.

Con esta vía de colaboración institucional que se ha establecido entre ambas entidades se incide en la consecución de objetivos de la Selección, como organización divulgadora y difusora de la cultura gastronómica española y de sus regiones y se colaborará en la promoción turística de la Comunidad de Madrid, comenzando por la concurrencia del Bocuse d´Or Spain Team 2014 el próximo día 7 de mayo en la competición europea del célebre concurso Bocuse d´Or, que se celebrará en Estocolmo (Suecia), certamen en el que el Equipo Nacional ya lucirá el logotipo oficial de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Desde este comunicado la Selección quiere agradecer a D. Joaquín Castillo Dolagaray, Director General de Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid, y a todo su magnífico equipo profesional la disposición mostrada, la complicidad con la Selección y el apoyo recibido.

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