The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts organizes the first annual Jordan Junior Culinary Challenge

Press release

Published March 22nd, 2012 - 10:33 GMT

Al Bawaba

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) managed and operated by Les Roches International School for Hotel Management, Switzerland, in cooperation with the Institute Français of Jordan organized the first annual Jordan Junior Culinary Challenge on Saturday, March 24th 2012, which was held in one of the academy’s purpose built kitchen labs. This competition marks the launch the upcoming French Gastronomy Week in Amman, which will take place from April 1st 2012 to April 7th 2012.

Invitation letters and competition documents were sent to the executive chefs and food & beverage directors to all recognized hospitality properties in Jordan, in early February. The criteria for selection of the 6 finalists, out of the many applications received, are that participants cannot be older than 25 years old, must be Jordanian citizens, and had have sent a detailed proposal to a jury panel.

The selected finalists now have the opportunity to battle live in front of a jury panel of notable chefs with international experience for the Jordanian Junior Chef’s Trophy. Each participant will prepare a 3 course meal for 3 persons consisting of an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

RACA was founded in 2008 with the objective of truly having a positive impact on the to hospitality sector in Jordan by delivering a world-class education in the field of culinary arts. The Academy is now accepting applications for the May and September 2012 intakes.

Background Information

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

It’s right next to impossible to find someone who doesn’t like food. However, it's even harder to find someone who's equipped with the talent, passion, and imagination to turn onions, beef stock, and cheese into an elegant soupe à l'oignon.

At RACA we believe that the demand for talented cooks is increasingly growing every day. This is where Royal Academy of Culinary Arts comes in to equip students with the necessary tools, practices, and methods to prepare a generation of world-class chefs.