Culinary skills competition Maldives

Award for Team Maldives at Asian Pastry Cup

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Team Maldives shows ‘Most Promising Talent’ at Asian Pastry Cup

The Asian Pastry Cup, the most important pastry competition in Asia, was held on the 24th and 25th of April at the Singapore Expo. Team Maldives, comprising of two Maldivian pastry chefs, Chef Aminath Hameed from Conrad Maldives Rangali and Chef Ibrahim Fareed from Soneva Fushi Resort along with Chef Indra Kumar Limbu (Team Coach) from Hulhule Island Hotel were amongst 12 countries competing.

Competitors had to prepare and present a chocolate showpiece, a sugar showpiece, 18 plated desserts and 2 chocolate pastries and the creations of Team Maldives impressed the highly acclaimed judges so much that the accolade of “Most Promising Talent” was bestowed upon them. Team sponsors, Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), and Maldives Exhibition & Conference Services (MECS) are very proud of the team and their achievements.

”Congratulations to our Chefs who recently participated in the Asian Pastry Cup 2018 and were named the Most Promising Talent after competing with over 12 countries. We are delighted regarding this achievement and will keep on supporting the promising Maldivian Culinary Industry” says Mohamed Mazloom, Director/CEO of BBM.

“We are extremely proud to be in Partnership with BBM to allow the talented chefs in the Maldives to participate in the Asian Pastry Cup 2018. It truly was a delight to witness our Chefs receive the “Most Promising Talent” at such a renowned competition” says Husnie Rauf, General Manager of MECS.

BBM & MECS takes a very keen interest in furthering the culinary skills of chefs in the Maldives and their regular events to impart knowledge, skills and latest techniques to Chefs in the island nation certainly seems to be paying off. A series of Masterclass Workshops by the topmost figures in the culinary world such as award-winning Michelin Star Chefs, Bocuse d’Or Winners, Culinary Olympic Champions and Professors in Gastronomy have been instrumental to the rising talent of the Maldives on the world culinary stage.

Enjoy the Team Maldives highlights from the competition in the video below.

Culinary Masterclass Maldives

6th Edition Masterclass Success

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Masterclass and Barista workshop – well-attended and a resounding success

Two exceptional talents from the world of culinary excellence shared their expertise at the 6th Edition Masterclass and Barista workshop held by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) together with Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS). The event, held at Hulhulé Island Hotel on 19th April 2018, saw 150 chefs from the hospitality industry taking part, gaining tips from Chef Garth Shnier from South Africa and Barista and Molecular Gastronomy star Ronald Prasanto from Indonesia.

Chef Garth Shnier, Complex Executive Chef of Sun International, demonstrated a number of hot main courses and showed some of the latest kitchen techniques used in the worlds top kitchens. In preparation for the Hotel Asia 2018 Culinary competition he coached participants through the process of preparing for an international competition, from psychologically preparing oneself right through to how to plate the dish.

Chef Ronald Prasanto, Executive Chef of Arrack & Spice, showed a scientific experiment with beverages and how molecular gastronomy, can be used in the creation of fabulous beverages and desserts. A relatively new concept across Asia, molecular gastronomy is one of the fastest growing areas of culinary experience with the popularity set to continue for the next decade at least.

“The 6th Master Class event organized by BBM was a top class workshop. This event was saturated with high calibre chefs who shared their extensive knowledge in their respective fields. We have been spoilt with great hospitality and professional organization. If you’ve missed this year’s evening then you’ve missed a great event. Everything from start to finish was well executed. Thank you to BBM for the invitation and investing in the hospitality industry in the Maldives. My team and I have returned with renewed passion and will implement what has been shown.” Says Gabriel Le Roux, Executive chef of Constance Halaveli who participated in the Masterclass.

6th Edition Masterclass

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Bestbuy Maldives are delighted to announce that registrations for the 6th Masterclass are now open. This year we welcome two exceptional talents from the world of culinary excellence. Chef Garth Shnier from South Africa and Barista and Molecular Gastronomy star Ronald Prasanto from Indonesia.

Chef Garth Shnier’s Masterclass will demonstrate a number of hot main courses and show some of the latest kitchen techniques used in the worlds top kitchens. Ronalds Prasanto’s Barista Masterclass will show a scientific experiment with beverages and show how molecular gastronomy can be used in the creation of fabulous beverages and deserts.

Follow the links below to find out more on both masterclass sessions, and how to register to secure your place.

Chef Garth Shnier - Masterclass
Barista Ronald Prasanto - Masterclass