The Attitude is Gratitude.
To our most valuable sponsors. Thank you for your generosity & support for the Professional Filipino Chef.
To Chef Norbert Gandler. Thank you for your steady guidance & mentorship. We are truly fortunate to have you in the team.
To our family & friends. Thank you for seeing us through this endeavour. We share this achievement with all of you.
Fernando Aracama
President
LTB Philippines Chefs Association
The National Culinary Team Philippines is the best culinary team in Asia.
The team composed of 24 veteran and junior chefs from LTB Philippines Chefs Association and the Pastry Alliance of the Philippines participated in the largest and most prestigious culinary competition in Asia, the FHA Singapore Culinary Challenge 2016 held at the Singapore Expo on April 12 to 15, 2016. The team bested teams from Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong and Malaysia to win the coveted overall culinary team champion prize (Best Culinary Establishment) by bagging 17 medals (4 Gold, 7 Silver, 6 Bronze) in 17 culinary and pastry events.
The winning chefs are:
1) Mr. Kenneth Cacho - Chef Instructor, ISCAHM
Neptune’s Catch (Live Cooking) GOLD MEDAL
Plated Main Course (Display) SILVER MEDAL
Plated Appetizers (Display) SILVER MEDAL
2) Mr. Rudolph Cabuay - Chef Instructor, ISCAHM
Field and Forest (Live Cooking) BRONZE MEDAL
Brunch Plates (Display) SILVER MEDAL
3) Mr. Gerhard Oscar Gendrano - Chef Instructor, Global Academy
Field and Forest (Live Cooking) BRONZE MEDAL
4) Ms. Mia Carla Yan - Executive Chef, First Foods Corp.
Asian Meal (Display) - BRONZE MEDAL
5) Mr. Sonny Mariano - Chef Consultant Sumo Sam
Tapas / Finger Foods (Display) GOLD MEDAL
6) Mr. Sonny Mariano and Ms. Janemar Gyle Gicana - Student LPU Manila
Two to Tango (Live Cooking) SILVER MEDAL
7) Mr. Josh Boutwood - Executive Chef, Bistro Group
The Chefs Challenge Market Basket (Live Cooking) BRONZE MEDAL
Plated Main Course (Display) GOLD MEDAL
Plated Appetizers (Display) BRONZE MEDAL
8) Mr. Jireh Rodriguez - Student, LPU Laguna
Wedding Cake - GOLD MEDAL
9) Ms. Holly Ann Manuel - Student, LPU Manila
Bread Showpiece - SILVER MEDAL
10) Mr. Francis Oliveros - Pastry Chef, City of Dreams Hyatt Casino
Chocolate Showpiece - SILVER MEDAL
11) Mr. Julius Conde - Pastry Chef, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
Pralines - BRONZE MEDAL
12) Mr. Jonathan Miranda and Mr. Anthony Segubiense - Students, LPU Manila
Winner - Best Chocolate and Sugar Showpieces Asian Pastry Cup
The Culinary Team Philippines was led by:
Team Manager: James Antolin, Antolin Culinary Consultants
Assistant Team Manager: Mia Carla Yan - Executive Chef, First Foods Corp
Culinary Team Coach: Carlo Miguel, 71 Gramercy & Draft
Team Advisers:
Norbert Gandler, Culinary Director, ISCAHM
Fernando Aracama, Aracama Filipino Cuisine
J. Gamboa, Cirkulo Restaurant
Buddy Trinidad, Park Avenue Desserts
Penk Ching, Pastry Bin
Jackie Ang Po, Asian Pastry Cup Team Coach, Fleur de Lys
Sponsors:
Unilever Food Solutions
Alternatives Food Corp.
Werdenberg International Corp.
PEP Group
ESV International Corp.
Mida Food
Sweetlink Inc.
Singapore Airlines
Top Chef Enterprises
Lea & Perrins
Elle &Vire
Colatta Chocolates
Avoset
Gourdo’s
Kitchen Aid
Philippine Airlines
Peotraco
Back Row: Rudolph Cabuay, Kenneth Cacho, Norbert Gandler, Francis Oliveros, Fernando Aracama, Carlo Miguel, Philip Ching, Dan Basilio, Timothy Faller, Anthony Segubiense, Jonathan Miranda
By Mr. Sonny Mariano - Chef Consultant Sumo Sam
Beet Cured Salmon with Yogurt Cheese Mousse, rolled in dehydrated Citrus Zest and Dill, Avocado Puree, Yuzu Mustard
Pressed Veal Cheeks with Crispy Shortbreads, Pickled Beet Root, Horseradish Cream, and Port Wine Jus
Smoked Pork Black Pudding with White Beans, Edamame, Pea Puree, and Tomato Water Gel
Braised Onion with Seafood set on Bouillabaisse Broth with Bread Crouton topped with Rouille and Lemon Curd
Foie Gras Parfait with Spiced Apricot Center and Salted Sable, Madeira Glaze, and Baguette Crisp
Jellied Mushroom with Tarragon, Whipped Bleu Cheese, Figs and Salad tossed in pumpkin seed oil
By Mr. Jireh Rodriguez - Student, LPU Culinary Institute Laguna
"THE CALF, THE COW and PEDRO XIMENEZ"
By Mr. Kenneth Cacho - Chef Instructor, ISCAHM
Roasted Rib finger and Bone Marrow "Gremolata"
Sous-vide Striploin with Guiancale
Peppered Veal Cheek Pastrami
Winner - Best Chocolate and Sugar Showpieces Asian Pastry Cup
For more information on the National Culinary Team Philippines please contact:
Mr. Jem Raymundo
Office Manager
LTB Philippines Chefs Association
Mr. James Antolin
Vice President
Pastry Alliance of the Philippines