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International Chefs Day is Almost Here!

INTERNATIONAL CHEFS DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

Can it be true? Yes, International Chefs Day 2019 is soon to come! It is almost time once again to support the children around the world on this special day. 

On October 20th we invite you to make a difference in your communities by making healthy eating fun and exciting for children.  

This year’s campaign theme is, “How Healthy Food Works!” Once again, made possible by our partner Nestlé Professional.  


How can you participate? It’s so easy!  Since last 2018, Nestlé Professional has prepared and tested recipes to make it easier for you. Just go to www.internationalchefsday.worldchefs.org and download the recipes, along with the toolkit provided. This will help you to organize and launch your International Chefs Day 2019 Super Workshop, or to make this even more fun for the children, why not call it a party?

With only a few months left, it is time to start thinking of where you will have your International Chefs Day 2019 Party.  For example:

  • Contact a local culinary school kitchen and get their students involved to help you.
  • Reach out to your local public or private schools.  Get the cafeteria supervisor involved and do this together with students.
  • Reach out to your local chef’s association for other suggestions or venues they can give you access to without having to pay rental fees, or for basic utensils and equipment.
  • Or, simply share your knowledge and cook with your children in your very own kitchen and invite their neighborhood friends.

And please keep be sure to read in your toolkit about the Health & Safety considerations.


Who’s got your back? We do! The International Chefs Day Committee Members and the Nestlé Managers are here to help you.

Every year we have more chefs participating, so let’s get bigger and better!  But, if October 20 is too busy for you, then pick another day that week. And who’s to say you can’t do more than 1 workshop/party that week? Why not? I am!  

It’s very humbling to share with children a new fruit or vegetable they have never tried. To see their expression when they try it for the first time or with a combination of flavors!

In 2004, Dr. Bill Gallagher implemented International Chefs Day to celebrate our profession, to share and pass on our knowledge and culinary skills to our children. It’s our legacy to help children get excited about healthy food and our industry.  

I like to say, we are “Preparing Children for a Healthy Life!” Food is something we need every day, so let’s all join together and teach the children, “How Healthy Food Works.”

For questions and support, please don’t hesitate to email us at internationalchefsday@worldchefs.org.


Warmest
Culinary Regards,

Vanessa
Marquis, Chairman
                                                                                                        

International
Chefs Day Committee

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“Preparing Children for a Healthy Life!”


Download the toolkit now to get started now!

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The day 2,850 kids became Food Heroes

Paris, France · 8 July 2019 · The day 2,850 kids became Food Heroes

We committed to raising awareness about food waste and educating 30,000 kids about sustainable eating throughout 2019. July 8 was something of a milestone.

The original link can be found below.

The biggest number of workshops in a day took place in India as schoolchildren earned their superpower status.

Food Heroes is a global initiative supported by Electrolux Food Foundation along with partners to teach the future generation how better eating makes for a healthier planet.

In the city of Hyderabad, 85 classrooms across five schools opened their doors and 400 workshop facilitators flooded through. Trained one day prior, the volunteers were delegates at the annual AIESEC International conference.

AIESEC, along with Worldchefs make up the partnership trio that together with the Electrolux Food Foundation is bringing Food Heroes to fruition around the world.

Young leaders, chefs and employees from these organizations have taken the program to heart and their global networks are invaluable in spreading the message and taking workshops to offices, schools and kitchens.

The free-to-use toolkit was developed through the UNICEF sustainability initiative World’s Largest Lesson and is available in a multitude of languages.

Aimed at kids aged 8–12, the lesson plan inspires children to challenge and change their own food habits in a fun and playful way.

Want to join us? Download our toolkit here and help more kids to become Food Heroes.

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The original article can be found on the Electrolux page.

Click here to find out more about ‘Like a Chef’. 

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS 

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, our expansive network of Worldchefs Certified Schools and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 

Networking – Worldchefs provides a platform for connection to chefs around the world, and a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the preeminent biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

Humanitarian & Sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.

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Dubai Hosts “Restaurants, Cafés & Lounges” on 7-8 October 2019

Paris, France · 8 July 2019: Dubai Hosts “Restaurants, Cafés & Lounges” on 7-8 October 2019

Improving efficiency and delivering an improved holistic experience to cater to the rapidly changing consumer behavior.

THOMAS A. GUGLER: “The event and the organizers have the credo to make the great minds of the world coming together and work on our future.”

LEILA MASINAEI: “Restaurants, Cafés & Lounges” brings together all the stakeholders involved in creating business models from menu selections, growth strategies, location mapping, to technology implementation.”

The first edition of “Restaurants Cafés & Lounges” Conference and Exhibition will be held in Dubai on the 7th & 8th of October 2019, at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel. The first of its kind in the region, the event is organized by Great Minds Event Management. The organizers share a goal of gathering a selected group of F&B and hospitality experts to discuss improving efficiency and delivering an improved holistic experience to cater to the rapidly changing consumer behavior in the F&B sector, and to help restaurants, cafés, and lounge owners and F&B stakeholders to discover the latest strategies that can drive innovation across all business functions to survive and grow in an ever changing business environment.  

Leila Masinaei, the Managing Partner of Great Minds Event Management said: “We are organizing Restaurants Cafés & Lounges to bring together all the stakeholders who are involved in creating business models from menu selections, growth strategies, location mapping, to technology implementation, from across the Middle East & North Africa.”

“The number of F&B outlets in the region, with new concepts popping up daily, while the existing restaurants, cafés and lounges are actively scouting for new strategic locations to expand their business. However, we noticed in the last few years, the F&B sector has been struggling to catch up with the rapidly changing consumer trends, behavior and habits. Technology disrupting the market greatly and the economy’s effect on consumer’s spending patterns have made many previously successful businesses obsolete, losing their business and customers to raising competition. We saw the necessity to invite top experts and stakeholders to brainstorm new strategies to cope with the ever-changing consumer behavior and maximize the gains from technological advancements,” Masinaei added. 

Arvind Shekar, the Event’s Director, said “More than 250 attendees from 25 countries, mostly business owners, operation heads, chefs and experts in the F&B industry and hospitality sector will discuss the latest consumer trends, and growth strategies in the MENA market, and share their experiences and ideas during 10 hours of networking sessions, while enjoying the chance of meeting 40 Exhibitors, showcasing the latest technology trends and new innovative products.”

Restaurants, Cafés, & Lounges” will honor 5 industry leaders with 5 awards, and the event will include a Chef Contest, in addition to 3 workshops, plus a Cocktail Zero Live demo bar: a concept in which ICCA Dubai in partnership with Alembic will showcase a whole range of non-alcoholic innovative drinks.” added Shekar. 

The event’s activities will include onstage celebrity chef interviews with Chef Thomas A. Gugler, President of World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs), and Chef Manal Al Alem “The Queen of Arabian Kitchen,” in addition to Workshops and Emerging brands spotlight sessions.

Worldchefs President, Thomas A. Gugler, commented on participating in Restaurants, Cafés, and Lounges: “I am looking forward to having some fruitful discussions, some exchange of thoughts and work experiences and to support the colleagues from all around the world. As I am running millions of chefs around the globe for me it’s a must in supporting the event and the organizers which has the credo to make the great minds of the world coming together and work on our future. ‘Knowledge’ is the key for success and the essentials of a good business and proper execution of work tasks.”

“In such professional gatherings, the benefits of attending and participating is worth the time and effort, especially with a carefully selected agenda, speakers and topics to discuss, such as remodeling of businesses to cater to the emerging trends and consumer behavior, delivery business and consumer buy-in, building a better kitchen culture, the role of commercial/dark kitchen in a business expansion plans, and business start-up and scaling, that’s why I encourage all stakeholders and interested hospitality and F&B professionals to join the discussions,” added Gugler.

Restaurants, Cafés & Lounges discussions will focus mainly on consumer behaviors, habits and trends affecting F&B business models in middle east, such as the changing pattern of dine-in versus, take-away and delivery, the change in consumer spending, discount culture and ‘offer’ driven sales, as well as technology inspired behaviors like the social media influence on consumers to choose fancy restaurants and food, and, delivery aggregators and how technology is disrupting the market, as well as consumer behavior influencers  with constantly changing diet preferences.

For more information or to arrange media interviews, we’d be glad to assist:

Mariam Mikhail 

Head of PR & Communications

The Great Minds Group

00971562228535

Mariam@GMevents.ae

https://restaurantscafeslounges.com


ABOUT WORLDCHEFS 
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, our expansive network of Worldchefs Certified Schools and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 
Networking – Worldchefs provides a platform for connection to chefs around the world, and a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the preeminent biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarian & Sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.

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