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The Panel of Chefs of Ireland in conjunction with the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA), Calor Gas and Stephens Catering Equipment, would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 60th Anniversary of Catex and Chef Ireland Culinary Championships, which take place from Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th February at Catex 2025 in the Simmons Court Pavilion, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin. They extend a warm welcome to all competitors, sponsors, guests and visitors to the National Culinary Championship Finals.
The Culinary Committee have worked tirelessly to put together an innovative, challenging and educational Cold Salon and Live Hot Theatre competition program for senior and junior chefs, culinary art students and apprentices from all aspects of the Irish hospitality industry including Hotels, Restaurants, Gastro bars, Bistro’s, Pastry, Sugar Craft practitioners, Corporate caterers and Service personnel.
The Panel of Chefs of Ireland missions is to promote excellence in all aspects of the Culinary Arts. In particular the development of craft skill training and education in Ireland. This major culinary event affords all chefs throughout the island of Ireland the opportunity of displaying their exceptional culinary skills, creativity, innovation and techniques.
The focus for this championship is how the last 60 years have influenced our craft and to encourage young chefs to participate, visit and learn more about the skills needed to thrive in the hospitality industry.
Visit https://www.chefsofireland.ie/ to learn more.
Venue: Simmons Court Pavilion, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Dates: 18th February to 20th February 2025
APPLY FOR A WORLDCHEFS ENDORSEMENT
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Benefits include:
- Tap into a global community of chefs for greater networking and business opportunities.
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- Gain free of charge digital badges for competitors and winners with co-branding opportunities.
- Gain access to downloadable evaluation and scoring sheets on Worldchefs website.
Learn more and apply to endorse your competition: https://worldchefs.org/Endorsement/
