Key Points
- The Filipino chefs emerged as champions in the BBQ, Cheese, and Seafood categories.
- Filipino chefs admitted that their parents had a significant influence on their achievements.
- The Filipino Chefs Association of Victoria has a call to action.
The World Food Championships Australia features a range of categories including BBQ, Seafood, Dessert, Burger, Cocktail, Cheese, and Vegetarian, providing participants the opportunity to showcase their cooking and creative skills as well as exhibit their prowess in preparing Australia's finest dishes.
The competition is renowned globally for launching careers and life-changing experiences.
It takes place in Melbourne or Sydney with the chance to advance to Dallas, Texas, and be hailed as a World Champion.
Champion BBQ category: Conchinillo and Signature Chicken BBQ with Tomato Gastrique, Apple & Ginger Salad. Source: Chef Princess Anne Uy
Chef Eloisa Nanini Champion - Cheese Category: Leche Flan Cheesecake with Macapuno decorated with Sugar Art for crunch component garnished with Mint Leaves. Source: Lente by Jake Gelvezon
Chef Lyn Richardson, Champion - Seafood Category: Snapper "Otak-Otak" with Lobster and Nyonya Curry Sauce, finger lime & lemon balm. Source: Lente by Jake Gelvezon
The champions expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the support shown by the Filipino Chefs Association of Victoria during the competition.
The Filipino champions from [Right in the front row] are Chef Princess Anne Uy, Chef Lyn Richardson, and Chef Eloisa Nanini, next in a row from the [Right] are the Filipino Chefs Association of Victoria Business mentor Alex Apawan Sy and Chef Rommel Cao, with special guest Philippine Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo in Melbourne, Victoria and Chef Uy's husband Marc Nacua during the 5th Long Table event in Melbourne. Source: Lente by Jake Gelvezon
During the celebration, the three champions showcased once again their winning dishes and desserts.
Filipino Chefs Association of Victoria Inc Chef Rommel Cao and Business mentor Alex Apawan Sy during the 5th Long Table event in Melbourne. Source: Lente by Jake Gelvezon
The group hopes that this will mark the beginning of unity within the entire industry, not only among Filipino chefs but also among restaurant owners.
