As part of Gulfood 2006, the region’s most successful food, drink, foodservice and hospitality equipment exhibition, the Emirates International Salon Culinaire Chefs’ competition is set to welcome some of the world’s most recognised Chefs vying for Gold, Silver and Bronze awards against a number of ambitious young talents.
Over 1,000 applications have already been received and others continue to pour in from Chefs around the globe confirming Salon Culinaire’s status as a truly international event in the culinary competition calendar.
Designed exclusively for trade visitors and organised by the Emirates Culinary Guild, a member of the World Association of Cook’s Societies (WACS), this event runs throughout the four days of the exhibition. Gulfood, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, (DWTC) has been hosting the Salon Culinaire since 1987.
Paul Gayler, Executive Chef at The Lanesborough on Hyde Park, London, who is a published cookery author and has made numerous TV appearances, will be one of the international judges of the competition along with celebrated Australian Chef Scott Webster of Australian Culinary Consultants. Webster’s work with prestigous hotels range from the Savoy Hotel, London, to Los Angeles’ prestigious Bel Air Country Club and Sydney’s Regent and Boulevard Hotels. He was also appointed by the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada to act as co-ordinating Chef in the athlete’s village at the XV Winter Olympic Games.
“There will be 20 international judges, all approved by WACS. Success at the Emirates International Salon Culinaire is most definitely an indication that a competitor could participate and excel in any world-class competition or culinary promotion”, says Alen Thong, Coordinator ,The Emirates Culinary Guild and WACS Assistant Director – Africa & Middle East.
This year’s event also promises a local debutant performance from the UAE National Culinary Team which was formed in cooperation with Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and the Emirates Culinary Guild.
Key competitions for attending and aspiring chefs to look out for on the first day alone (19th February) include ‘Ice-Carving’, ‘Practical Arabic Cookery’, ‘Six Plates of Dessert’ and ‘Chocolate Showpiece’ categories.
“We have been overwhelmed by the response this year. The Salon Culinaire yet again promises to be a great opportunity for promising chefs to meet and interact with their peers, discover new production or decoration techniques and exchange information with industry colleagues and professionals,” said Thong.
Gulfood 2006 - The 11th Gulf Food, Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire, will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19 – 22 February 2006. The opening hours are 11.00 to 19.00 on the 19 – 21 February, and 11.00 to 17.00 on the 22 February.
Gulfood is strictly a trade-only event and is open for business and trade visitors only, proof of which must be provided at registration. General public and children are not allowed into the exhibition.
About Gulfood
www.gulfood.com
Since 1987, Gulfood has been considered the Middle East’s and Africa’s primary business platform for food, drink, foodservice and hospitality equipment. The exhibition is a showcase of manufacturers, distributors and suppliers from around the world, representing all of the key sectors within food and hospitality.
In 2005, the 10th Gulf Food, Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire brought together 1,730 companies from 59 countries and featured 36 national pavilions. The show attracted 29,100 visitors from 127 countries including buying delegations from as far as Azerbaijan, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia and the UK.
The Emirates International Salon Culinaire, organised by The Emirates Culinary Guild, held alongside Gulfood 2005, featured seminars, culinary competitions and demonstrations involving 850 international chefs.
Gulfood 2006 is set to build on the 73% growth of exhibition space experienced at Gulfood 2005.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Gulfood 2006, Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 25 years’ experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 12 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an strategic platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all conferences deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
