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Meet the Competitors: Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2024

Post author By Paige
Post date May 30, 2024

Meet the Competitors: Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2024

We’re excited to announce the competitors of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals! Representing their respective countries and culinary teams, the world’s most promising chefs will experience three days of intense competition at the Finals, from 22 – 25 October, during the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 in Singapore.

Who will take home the prized trophy and title of World’s Best Chef? See some of the talented competitors below and the full list of competitors here!

Chef Ale Mordasini, Global Chefs Challenge

Country: Switzerland

Position: Head Chef at Relais & Chateaux Hotel Krone Regensberg

What are you most looking forward to at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 and Global Chefs Challenge Finals?

To compete with the best chefs and show the world my skills and experience of more than 25 competitions in the previous years. Just feeling that rush of adrenaline makes me smile. I can’t wait to start!

What advice would you give to fellow chefs who want to compete in international competitions?

Have fun competing, and keep on pushing even if it’s not a win.

What is your favorite recipe to prepare?

I love to create unique dishes with all the best quality products from our region and prepare them with the highest precision utilizing my skills.

What is your favorite quote?

“You don’t have to be the best cook in the world, it’s enough to be a little bit better every day than the day before” – Ferran Adria

Chef Amber Heaton, Global Young Chefs Challenge

Country: Australia

Position: Demi Chef & Captain of the Australian National Youth Culinary Team

What are you most looking forward to at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 and Global Chefs Challenge Finals?

I’m most looking forward to meeting like-minded chefs, and forming lifetime connections with many of them. Competing in this competition will give me more experience within the competition arena, allowing me to broaden my knowledge.

What advice would you give to fellow chefs who want to compete in international competitions?

My advice to fellow chefs that want to compete in international competitions is to just believe in yourself. No goal is too big or too small. If you put your mind to something and work hard, anything is achievable.

What is your favorite recipe to prepare?

I love to prepare fresh pasta! Especially a dish that has lots of garlic and fresh seafood.

What’s your favorite quote?

My late Grandfather used to often say to me “Be a leader and not a follower.” This quote has always stuck with me, and I hold it very close to my heart.

Chef Miguel Ángel González, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge

Country: Chile

Position: Executive Chef at Brussels Chocolates

What are you most looking forward to at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 and Global Chefs Challenge Finals?

The experience of representing Chile in an important international tournament like this. I am looking forward to knowing the level of the professionals who represent other countries, and becoming the champion.

What advice would you give to fellow chefs who want to compete in international competitions?

Prepare seriously and professionally, practicing as much as you can, working correctly as a team, and reviewing every detail.

What is your favorite recipe to prepare?

Lemon Pie.

What is your favorite quote?

“Practice and perseverance overcome natural talent.”

Chef Chris Bugher, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge

Country: USA

Position: Chef Instructor at A-B Tech and Executive Chef at Apex Culinary

What are you most looking forward to at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 and Global Chefs Challenge Finals?

I am most looking forward to connecting with fellow Chefs from around the world, sharing my knowledge, and learning from them.

What advice would you give to fellow chefs who want to compete in international competitions?

Start by competing on a National level. Study the country you are traveling to about food availability and what you can bring to the country. Stay clean, organized, and make it taste great!

What is your favorite recipe to prepare?

My favorite recipes to make are Brined Baby Carrots with Chimichurri, Vegan Queso, and Crunchy Pepitas.

What is your favorite quote?

“I think the most wonderful thing in the world is another Chef. I’m always excited about learning new things about food.” -Paul Prudhomme

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Global Chefs Challenge Press Releases

FHA-HoReCa collaborates with Worldchefs and the Singapore Chefs’ Association to bring the Global Chefs Challenge Finals to Singapore after 34 years

Post author By Paige
Post date April 24, 2024

Global Chefs Challenge Finals, the biggest competition for Chefs, will be held during FHA-HoReCa from 22-25 October 2024.

In a collaborative effort, FHA-HoReCa joins forces with the Worldchefs and the Singapore Chefs’ Association to proudly bring back the Worldchefs Congress & Expo to Singapore after 34 years.

The official return of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo was announced at a press conference attended by key figures such as Ian Roberts, Vice President of Informa Markets (Asia); Otto Weibel, Worldchefs Honorary Member, Director of Ottscott, Honorary President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association; Rudolf Muller, Member of the Culinary Competition Committee and Leader of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals; and Eric Neo, President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association (SCA).

FHA-HoReCa 2024 serves as an exciting platform to showcase the robust collaborative partnership between the Worldchefs Congress & Expo and the Singapore Chefs Association, as well as a congregation of over 5,000 chefs from 110 countries.

Of particular significance is the highly anticipated comeback of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, which will be held during the FHA-HoReCa 2024 event. It is worth noting that the last appearance of this competition in Singapore was in 1990, coinciding with the Asian debut of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo.

During the press conference, Worldchefs Congress & Expo announced the final competing countries and their corresponding teams of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals. Esteemed competitors include:

Tom Lamers, Head Chef of one-MICHELIN-starred Het Koetshuis, Netherlands
Shayan Viranga Don, Demi Chef of TakaHisa in Banyan Tree, Dubai
Kasdi Dahari, Executive Chef at Hilton
Andrew Ballard, Captain of the Australian Culinary Team for IKA 2024
Dinars Zvidrins, Latvian Chef of the Year in 2021
Dobre Andrei Flavian, Best Male Pastry Chef of 2023, Romania
Ivan Derizemlja, Estonian Chef of the Year in 2021
John Buenaventura, Executive Chef at Emirates Flight Catering
Ken Cacho, 3-time Chef of the Year awardee of the Philippine Culinary Cup
Tim Recher, Executive Chef of Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club, FL, USA

Ian Roberts, Vice President of Informa Markets said, “With the dynamic partnership of FHA-HoReCa and the Worldchefs Congress, we’re not just setting a place at the table; we’re creating a feast of innovation and culinary mastery that will reverberate throughout the industry. This event highlights Informa Markets’ steadfast commitment to promoting and advancing the culinary industry, and facilitating it allows us to provide chefs and culinary professionals with an unparalleled platform to showcase their talents to a network of industry leaders.”

President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association, Eric Neo, says, “The SCA has a strong history of partnering with FHA for decades, lending our expertise to the culinary competitions, including world-class competitions such as Battle of the Lion. As the official country member of Worldchefs from Singapore, we have also been sending competitors to the Global Chef Challenge and made Singapore proud! We are pleased to see two of SCA’s valued partners come together to bring this global competition to our world-class city and look forward to making an impact to the culinary world this October!”

Launch of Global Vegan Chefs Challenge in the Global Chefs Challenge Finals

The 2024 Global Chefs Challenge Finals will see the world’s top chefs meet to compete in four competition categories:

Global Vegan Chefs Challenge
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
Global Young Chefs Challenge
Global Chefs Challenge

The Global Chefs Challenge Finals will see its newest category Global Vegan Chefs Challenge’s first finals. This competition features innovative chefs who will showcase vegan culinary skills. Their plates must exclude animal proteins while creatively and tastily combining key vegan ingredients.

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler states, “The Global Vegan Chefs Challenge embodies Worldchefs’ commitment to innovation and sustainability, aligning with our mission to equip culinary professionals for the future. As we anticipate the 2024 Worldchefs Congress in Singapore, celebrating 34 years of collaboration and our 96-year legacy, we’re excited to introduce this new category, showcasing our dedication to advancing culinary standards and embracing emerging trends.”

The Global Pastry Chefs Challenge features the crème de la crème in the pastry competition. Competitors strive to meet the standards of the world’s most modern patisseries, enticing the five senses through their knowledge, extraordinary technique, and versatility.

The Global Young Chefs Challenge features emerging talents who are 25 years of age or younger. The top Young Chef winner will be awarded the Hans Bueschkens Trophy, named after Chef Hans J. Bueschkens, the former president of Worldchefs, who championed the development of programs aimed at promoting and nurturing young individuals for careers in the culinary industry.

In the Global Chefs Challenge, participants demonstrate their culinary skills in high-pressure situations, showcasing their ability to adapt under pressure. Their creations must not only be appetizing and flavorful but also exhibit exemplary plating for efficient service.

Worldchefs Congress, a Hallmark Tradition for culinary Innovators

Making its return to Singapore soil since its first exposition in Singapore in 1990, the Worldchefs Congress is set to take place in Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre across three days from 20-22 October 2024. This event is also supported by the Singapore Chefs’ Association, a chef association member of Worldchefs.

Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a biennial event and delivers a unique program for industry leaders to network, bond, and improve their knowledge. This includes presentations and workshops from leading experts in the industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, the Global Chefs Challenge Finals culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network.

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Get your tickets to the Worldchefs Congress & Expo now online at https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register. Groups get to enjoy a promotion of 10% when they purchase 10 tickets or more.

For a full press kit, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/WCCatFHAFB24

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About FHA-HoReCa

FHA-HoReCa brings together the most extensive line-up of the world’s leading foodservice and hospitality suppliers through 5 specialised sectors – Bakery, Pastry & Gelato; Food service & Hospitality Equipment; Hospitality Style; Hospitality Technology and Specialty Coffee and Tea. The majority of exhibitors participating in FHA-HoReCa are renowned manufacturers and brands hailing from over 30 countries and regions.

For more information on FHA-HoReCa, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/FHAHoReCaHome

About Worldchefs Congress & Expo

The global leading platform that brings together chef delegates and professionals from across the five continents, Worldchefs Congress & Expo delivers a unique program to help industry players network and expand their professional bonds.

This includes presentations and workshops from leading experts in the industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, the Global Chefs Challenge Finals culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network.

For more information on Worldchefs Congress, kindly refer here: www.worldchefscongress.org

Thank you to Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Professional, along with all of our sponsors, for making the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 possible.

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Competition World News

Finland wins the 26th IKA/Culinary Olympics

Post author By Editor
Post date February 25, 2024

Finland wins the 26th IKA/Culinary Olympics

Four days of culinary spectacle in Stuttgart: Since the opening of the IKA/Culinary Olympics last Friday, more than 1,200 international chefs have provided moments of pleasure at the Stuttgart trade fair grounds. The Olympic champions have now been crowned: finally, it was Finland that came out on top of the superlative culinary competition.

The link to the original article can be found below.

“Four days, more than 1,200 participants from 55 nations and over 7,000 menus: The IKA/Culinary Olympics is a culinary competition of superlatives and the 26th edition of this event with a long tradition was a great success,” says VKD President Daniel Schade. “The atmosphere was captivating and special from start to finish. We received great feedback from the chefs, fans and guests – we are proud of that.” As the organizer of the IKA, the German Chefs’ Association (VKD) congratulates the winners of the Culinary Olympics. “All of the participants put fantastic performances on the plates and showed what true culinary artistry looks like,” says Daniel Schade. “We would like to thank all the chefs for being here in Stuttgart and are already looking forward to returning in 2028 for the 27th IKA/Culinary Olympics – again in Stuttgart and again alongside Intergastra.”

At the IKA/Culinary Olympics, international culinary talents are given a stage to showcase their skills. All participants are passionate about the cooking profession and once again provided great taste experiences and visual highlights that will be remembered. In the National Team category, Finland ultimately won the competition and took home “Olympic” gold. The team impressed the jury with its precision and artistic craftsmanship. The team from Switzerland followed close behind in second place, winning the silver medal for their outstanding performance. Bronze went to Iceland in the National Team category. The German National Team achieved ninth place in the overall ranking.

As in 2020, Sweden won gold in the Junior National Team category, defending its Olympic title. Norway took second place and silver. Denmark took bronze. The German Junior National Team came fifth.

There were special results this time in the Community Catering and Live Carver categories: The Compass Group Culinary Team Finland and the Swiss Armed Forces Culinary Team/SACT were rated equal on points by the jury to three decimal places. They therefore shared first place in the Community Catering Teams category and both received gold. The Norway Community Catering Team follows in third place with the bronze medal. In the Live Carvers category, An Xuan Li (Taiwan) and Tereza Buchtova (Czech Republic) shared first place. Kuan Ju Li (Taiwan) took the bronze medal.

The Winners in the Different Categories

National Teams

Gold for Finland
Silver for Switzerland
Bronze for Iceland

Junior National Teams

Gold for Sweden
Silver for Norway
Bronze for Denmark

Community Catering Teams

Gold for Compass Group Culinary Team Finland, Finland
Gold for Swiss Armed Forces Culinary Team / SACT, Switzerland
Bronze for Norway Community Catering Team, Norway

Regional Teams

Gold for PaisWorld Culinary Team Korea, South Korea
Silver for Skåne Kulinar, Sweden
Bronze for Cercle des Chefs de Cuisine Lucerne, Switzerland

Live Carvers

Gold for An Xuan Li, Taiwan
Gold for Tereza Buchtova, Czech Republic
Bronze für Kuan Ju Li, Taiwan

The medals of the individual exhibitors and live carvers as well as the ranking of all teams can be found at: www.culinary-olympics.com/ika-2024/medal-table.

The original article can be found here.

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Global Chefs Challenge World World News

Results are in for the Global Chefs Challenge Pacific Rim Regional Semi-Finals

Post author By Editor
Post date September 7, 2023

See the final results for the Global Chefs Challenge Pacific Rim Regional Semi-Finals!

Worldchefs has announced the results of the Pacific regional semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition.
Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge.

Paris, 7 September 2023 –The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Pacific Rim regional semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. The competition was held with the participation of chefs from Worldchefs’ member countries across the Pacific Rim. Worldchefs represents the largest international membership of culinary professionals, with over 100 national chef society members.

The top culinary teams from the region showcased their skills, creativity, and craftsmanship through three competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.

Final Results:

Results are listed below by category: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge.

Global Chefs Challenge

First Place: New Zealand
- Chef Cameron Davies, New Zealand Chefs Association
Second Place: Australia
- Chef Andrew Ballard, Culinary Federation of Australia

Global Pastry Chefs Challenge

First Place: Australia
- Chef Miguel Angel González, Culinary Federation of Australia

Global Young Chefs Challenge

First Place: Australia
- Young Chef Amber Heaton, Culinary Federation of Australia

Congratulations to each participant, and to the qualifying teams that will move on to compete in Singapore at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals.

To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.

See more photos of the Pacific Rim Regional Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final event here.

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Pacific Rim Global Chefs Challenge Competitors

Want to Compete in Global Chefs Challenge?

If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations.

Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024

Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.

The 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.

Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.

Results are in for the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals

Post author By Editor
Post date August 16, 2023

See the final results for the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals!

The Asia regional semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition were held August 2 to 5, co-organized with the 2023 Philippine Culinary Cup alongside the World Food Expo in Manila, Philippines.
Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge.

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Paris, 16 August 2023 –The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Asia regional semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. The competition was held alongside the 2023 Philippine Culinary Cup during the World Food Expo in Manila with the participation of chefs from Worldchefs’ member countries across Asia. Worldchefs represents the largest international membership of culinary professionals, with over 100 national chef society members.

The top culinary teams from the region showcased their skills, creativity, and craftsmanship through four competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.