WACS News

Thank You Letter from Iceland

posted 23-02-2010

As I returned to Iceland after the wonderful congress, I write to convey my thanks to all of you for the congress in Chile. I would like to record my utmost appreciation for the honour that you have accorded... continue reading

Ireland Kick Off Cooking's Equivalent of Six Nations Rugby

posted 18-02-2010

The cooking equivalent of the Six Nations Rugby Championship kicked off yesterday (Tuesday) in North Wales. Chefs from the Welsh National Culinary Team have welcomed Celtic cousins from Scotland and Ireland... continue reading

Sampson Shows His Strength to Become National Chef of Wales

posted 18-02-2010

Brecon chef Iain Sampson is celebrating after winning the coveted National Chef of Wales title. Sampson, 42, 42, head chef at Peterstone Court Country House Restaurant and Spa, Llanhamlach, won a closely... continue reading

Celtic Pride at Stake in Cooking's Equivalent of Six Nations Rugby

posted 13-02-2010

While Ryan Jones and his Wales team are taking on Scotland in the Six Nations Rugby Championship in Cardiff on Saturday, a team of talented Welsh chefs will be busy preparing for their own Celtic challenge.... continue reading

A Trip to Remember by Chef P.Schembri

posted 13-02-2010

On Friday the 29th January, WACS delegates and friends were invited to visit an avocado plantation. This was a limited seating trip, and one had to book prior via email. Most of those taking the trip were... continue reading

Small Message for Chile from Myanmar

posted 10-02-2010

It is a great pleasure to write some words of thanks to you all and WACS for all your work and help to Myanmar since Dubai 2008. Out of a small idea a real big movement developed and is now on the edge, thanks... continue reading

Chris Targets National Chef of Wales Double

posted 09-02-2010

A talented young Welsh chef is just three hours away from completing a memorable double in the final of Wales' premier culinary contest next week. Chris Owen, 23, from the Castle Hotel, Conwy, is seeking to... continue reading

ECG E-Newsletter February Issue Out Now!

posted 08-02-2010

In this issue... A warm thank you to Chef Robin Gomes and the City Seasons Hotel for hosting the first ECG meeting of 2010, Emirates Salon Culinaire Dubai 2010, Nestle Menus of the Masters 2010 and many more... continue reading

I Wayan Wicaya Of Bulgari Bali Resort Wins Global Chef Title

posted 06-02-2010

Returning home to Bali with one of the culinary world’s most prestigious prizes, I Wayan Wicaya, the winner of the Global Chefs Challenge 2010, was greeted enthusiastically by friends, family and colleagues... continue reading

Our Condolences & Notice to Chef Waijit’s Friends - MCA Myanmar

posted 04-02-2010

With great sorrow we want to share the sad news to you all — that Chinese Cuisine Thai National Chef Waijit Seaeng passed away on Saturday 30 January 2010 during duty at Chatrium Hotel Yangon Union of... continue reading

Cameron Highland Educational Trip by CAM

posted 03-02-2010

Total 24 students and north travel guide were spending 4 hours tour at Cameron Highland. Guiding by Executive Chef Felix (hotel Equatorial Cameron Highland) together with his Sous Chef to show us the beautiful... continue reading

Celtic Pride at Stake as Chefs Battle for the Dragon

posted 03-02-2010

Celtic pride will be at stake when chefs from the Welsh National Culinary Team welcomes Scotland and Ireland for this year's Battle for the Dragon contest. It's a big year for the Welsh chefs who follow the... continue reading

Get the latest updates from WACS Congress 2010 here!

posted 23-01-2010

Click here to get the latest updates of WACS World Congress in Santiago Chile from 24-28 January 2010... continue reading

Welsh Chef Joseph Ready to Take on World's Best in Chile

posted 18-01-2010

Young Welsh chef Joseph Jones is looking forward to a once in a lifetime experience which will see him fly out to South America to take on the best in the world at a prestigious international culinary contest.... continue reading

Big Year for Welsh Chefs at Home and Abroad

posted 18-01-2010

2010 promises to be a big year for the Welsh National Culinary Team as the globetrotting chefs prepare to compete on home soil before flying to take on the best in the world in Asia this spring. The successful... continue reading