WACS News

Culinary Ambassador Show in Marsa Matrouh

posted 12-03-2010

In the presence of Chef Markus Iten, President of the Egyptian Chefs Association (ECA) and other luminaries of the Egyptian hospitality profession, the Chefs Grand Prix Culinary Arts Show was held on 27 & 28... continue reading

Congratulations First Egyptian WACS Certified Judges

posted 12-03-2010

To achieve international standards across the globe at WACS endorsed culinary competitions, Gert Kloetzke of the WACS Culinary committee developed a two-day intensive jury seminar to assist and educate junior... continue reading

World Chefs Magazine is out Now!

posted 12-03-2010

World Chefs magazine is the official publication of WACS. World Chefs is a fresh and youthful magazine with insightful articles related to the culinary community, covering views, debates and trends from the... continue reading

Hans Bueschkens World Junior Final 2010

posted 12-03-2010

64 junior chefs from around the world, gathered in Santiago Chile for the Dr. Bill Gallagher Junior Forum, 17 out of these wonderful young chefs would cook off for the title ‘World Junior Champion’ The... continue reading

Dr Billy Gallagher Junior Chefs Forum – Santiago, Chile 2010

posted 12-03-2010

Dr Billy Gallagher, Honorary President and Honorary life member of WACS is the custodian and name sake of the Bill Gallagher Junior Chefs forum. The Junior forums commenced in Japan in 2002 with consequent... continue reading

Women in WACS Roundtable Discussion Are We There Yet?

posted 12-03-2010

About 40 women (and men!) participated in the Women in WACS forum at World Association of Chefs Societies 34th world congress held in Santiago Chile 2010. It was an open discussion where many suggestions were... continue reading

Matthew Cheal Wins British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year

posted 11-03-2010

The final of the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year, sponsored by Aubrey Allen in conjunction with EBLEX and Moët & Chandon, was held in the Live Theatre at Le Salon Culinaire International de... continue reading

Singapore Chefs Association Annual AGM cum 2010 “Lo Hei” Dinner

posted 09-03-2010

On 21 February 2010 which is also the seventh day of Lunar New Year Festivities, the Singapore Chefs Association (SCA) and its two affiliates, the Singapore Pastry Alliance (SPA) and Singapore Junior Chefs... continue reading

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