The Middle East Junior Chef of the Year, organized by the Emirates Culinary Guild and a signature event of Dubai Summer Surprises, will begin at BurJuman on June 23 as chefs from across the region gather to compete for the coveted culinary honours. BurJuman is a key sponsor of DSS 2010.
The Awards are among the highest recognitions accorded to chefs in the Middle East that will see more than 600 chefs of the rank Chef de Partie or below contest in about 22 challenging categories this year. The competition is assessed via a point system that will result in Bronze, Silver and Gold medals being awarded to winners.
“Food is an element that appeals across diverse visitor segments and DSS audiences will find there is more to food during the Middle East Junior Chef of the Year. This is an opportunity to watch brilliant chefs up close as they create exquisite dishes and as a signature event of DSS, families and culinary enthusiasts can expect an entertaining week ahead,” said DEPE in a statement.
The Emirates Culinary Guild, an association for chefs in the UAE, will be the facilitator of the competition. Categories in this year’s awards include pastry showpiece, chocolate carving, fruit and vegetable carving, five-course gourmet dinner menu, new Arabian cuisine, and ice carving, in addition to many others. The awards are judged every year by a jury panel consisting of renowned international chefs.
