Chefs check out the Salon Culinaire creations - several categories involve months of planning and preparation as chefs try to outdo each other's creat Chefs check out the Salon Culinaire creations - several categories involve months of planning and preparation as chefs try to outdo each other's creat

What the chefs said
Christophe Prud’homme, executive chef, Al Bustan Rotana, Dubai
It is a good venue to meet new people, or new chefs who share the same passion. It also allows you to see and assess yourself in terms of the best practices used by other culinary professionals, hence it is a fantastic learning venture for you to improve your skills.

Rovart P Cagayat, senior artist, Radisson Blu DDC
More and more chefs from around the globe should be encouraged to participate.

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Flemming Schulthess, executive chef, Dusit Thani
The F&B industry in the region has seen great growth and can be expected to do so even more now, so it is important that chefs possess cutting-edge skills that will help improve, not only themselves, but also the industry and standards for our guests.

Sisira Kumara, demi chef, Main Cold Kitchen, Qamardeen Hotel
This competition attracts many people from the hotel industry who recognise talent and this helps to develop skills and experience. Being recognised in this demanding industry will help chefs to achieve their goals and climb the ladder.

Elmer Mancera, senior chef de partie, Radisson Blu DDC
It’s a great opportunity to put our work into the public and show the world our unique view of food. Definitely we as chefs improve our culinary skills either by losing or winning a competition.