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HORECA Kuwait marks the biggest edition to date
HORECA Kuwait, the annual event for the hospitality and foodservice sectors, closed its doors on January 22 after three successful days at Kuwait International Fairground.
Hospitality Salon Culinaire
With the support of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, the ninth edition of the Hospitality Salon Culinaire was momentous. More than 310 chefs participated in various competitions, which focused on highlighting their skills. The president of the jury, Chef Samaan Hilal stressed on the importance of the Hospitality Salon Culinaire in supporting the hotel sector and promoting young talents. The Sheraton Kuwait received the Golden Award for winning the highest number of gold medals.
Samaan Hilal
Head of Hospitality Salon Culinaire
Managing Partner at Brainsteam
Kuwait/Lebanon
THE JUDGES
Thomas Gugler
President
World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)
KSA
Jean-Marc Mompach
President of L’academie Nationale De Cuisine
France
Faisal Al – Nashmi
Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Al Makan United Company
President of the Kuwait Chef Club
Charles Azar
Master Consultant Chef
President of the delegation of L’Académie Nationale de Cuisine
The Middle East and the GCC
Lebanon
Anil Grover
WACS certified judge and Best International Culinary Judge from India by IFCA
Yasser Jad
President Saudi Arabian Chefs Association
Shadi Abu Khadijah
President of Jordanian Chefs Association
Loic Malfait
Academic Director of Le Cordon Bleu London
Nasserdine Mendi
Best Craftsmen of France
Member and secretary of the World Pastry Cup organizing committee
Uwe Micheel
President of Emirates Culinary Guild
Assistant Vice President of World Association of Chefs Societies
Culinary Adviser
Commandeur of Chaine Des Rotisseurs
François Pozzoli
Best Craftsmen of France, Baker 2004
Founder of the World Bread Contest
Peter Rosenberg
Corporate Chef of Certified Angus Beef
The results are out:
Gold Medal Winners:
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Chocolate Carving |
Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait |
Wasula Saman |
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Best Éclair |
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa |
Gokul Girish |
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Fauchon |
Mohammed Shafeek |
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya |
Meet Rathoor |
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MMC |
Carlito Recalde |
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Wedding Cake |
MMC |
Hussina Faizer |
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Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Nikini Suriyage |
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Themed Celebration Cake |
Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Tarak Das |
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Bread Creation (Best Baguette) |
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya |
Basu Aryal |
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Best Croissant |
Safir Fintas Kuwait Hotel |
Peter Vinod Rebello |
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa |
Krisad Weerawardana |
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Viennoiserie |
Bredz – Al Kharafi Global Trading & Contracting Company |
Dipak Dangal |
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa |
Krisad Weerawardana |
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Six-course Set Dinner Menu |
The Regency Hotel |
Manoj Kumar |
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Cold Canapés |
Hadi Hospital |
Dinesh Sameera |
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Hot and Cold Oriental Appetizers (Mezze) |
Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Habibur Rahman |
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Kuwaiti Dessert |
Bouchon/Veranda/Coco |
Axel Thorsteinsson |
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Kuwaiti Traditional Dish |
Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Sanjoy Mondal |
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Meat Dish Competition |
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa |
Le Duy Luong |
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Mystery Basket Competition |
D&D |
Ramy Mohamad Haly Mohamed |
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Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Rakesh Shankar |
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The Regency Hotel |
Binu Joseph |
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The Regency Hotel |
Krishna Gurung |
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Best Burger Competition (Meat) |
Cheese Cake Factory |
Clark Uy Sederos |
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Fresh Pasta Competition |
Hyatt Regency Al Kout |
Thejasnath Subrahmanyan |
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Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie – Kuwait National Selection |
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Jadadeesan Alagarsamy |
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Alaa Kobeissi |
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Asian Cuisine |
Ashas |
Manohar Singh Nagarkoti |
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa |
Shanaka Dananjaya |
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Nutritional Dish (Vegan/ Gluten Free/ Organic/ Diet) |
Cafe Coco |
Willie Aserdin Go |
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Sushi Competition |
The Regency Hotel |
Almirante Ceredon |
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Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Mohd Nessar |
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Fruits and/or Vegetable Carving |
The Regency Hotel |
Surrendra Wasana |
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Sheraton Kuwait, A Luxury Collection Hotel |
Tarak Das |
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Nespresso Cafe Gourmand |
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya |
Natalia Uroz Barreru
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