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Global Chefs Challenge – Asia Regional Semi-Finals
The Global Chef Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines, 2- 5, August 2023 alongside The Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) and the World Food Expo (WOFEX).
INTRODUCTION – THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE
For the 2024 Global Chef Challenge Final, 40 teams will compete in Singapore across 4 categories: The Global Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, Global Young Chefs Challenge, and Global Vegan Chefs Challenge.
The host country for the Worldchefs Congress and Global Chefs Challenge Final always receives a “wild card” position for their team in each of the 4 categories, qualifying without having to necessarily place in any partner or semi-final competition.
The remaining teams to join the competition ranks must first advance through national qualifying rounds before moving on to Regional Semi-Finals. These 7 regional winners then advance to the world stage to compete for top honours alongside the prequalifying Culinary World Cup contenders at the Global Chef Challenge Finals.
For this final in 2024, there will be 2 global chef senior competitors selected per region and then 1 for Vegan, 1 for Pastry and 1 for Young chefs categories. So we have the opportunity to have a total of 5 chefs competing in Singapore from our region.
We will use the rules and regulations that were done in Abu Dhabi and these are attached. We will also be reaching out to sponsors for similar products, already VanDrie Veal and Dilmah Tea will be used, we will try and get more sponsored items. Please read these documents for other information.
Global Chefs Challenge – Asia Regional Semi-Finals
THE DETAILS
Date: The Global Chef Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines, 2- 5, August 2023.
Venue: SMX Convention Center
Who can enter?
Each of the Worldchefs member countries in Asia and the Middle East. Countries must be fully paid-up members of Worldchefs. One competitor per country per category only.
How should each country select their competitor for the Continental Competition?
Each country may hold a National Competition, as outlined above, following exactly the same guidelines as the Semi- Final and Final Competitions, or may simply select a competitor if time does not allow for a National Competition.
How will the competition take place?
The chefs from each country will compete according to the guidelines above. There will be competition kitchens and cooking will commence at five-minute intervals, starting at different times for different competitions.
What does the participating team need to bring?
Each team must bring the following:
- Knives
- Chefs uniform, including chefs’ jacket, black trousers, black shoes and white apron.
Guidelines for competitors and jury:
- Standard Worldchefs rules will apply.
- See the guidelines from Worldchefs: https://worldchefs.org/CulinaryRules/.
Dress of the competitors and jury: Proper Professional Chef’s Attire is required for all events. (Chefs Jacket, Chefs Toque, Black or Checkered Pants, Apron, Closed Black Work Shoes) No Jeans and Sneakers please during competitions. Improper attire may affect your opportunity to compete.
Official jury language in the competition: English.
Awards:
All Special Medals will be awarded on the last day August 5, 2023 5:30PM. All special awardees must be present for the Grand Prize Presentation on the last day (SATURDAY) of the competition, in professional attire. Any trophy/medal/certificate not accepted at the awards ceremony will be forfeited three (3) weeks after the event.
DEADLINES AND HOW TO ENTER
Download and complete the entry form below and email to [email protected].
Global Chefs Challenge – Asia Regional Semi-Finals
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