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CULINARY CHALLENGE COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS FHA-HoReCa 3 – 6 MARCH 2020 FHA-Food & Beverage 31 MARCH – 3 APRIL 2020 SINGAPORE EXPO FHA Culinary Challenge 2020 is part of: Supported by: Organiser: www.fhahoreca.com www.fhafnb.com and Regional Chefs Associations Information Updated as at 15 July 2019 CULINARY CHALLENGE CULINARY CHALLENGE COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS CULINARY CHALLENGE FHA CULINARY CHALLENGE In association with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WorldChefs) and supported by the Singapore Chefs ‘ Association (SCA) and regional chef’s associations, the FHA Culinary Challenge (FCC) is the arena for culinary talents from around the world to display their masterly skills and be accredited by a panel of internationally acclaimed judges approved by the WorldChefs. FHA Culinary Challenge – Patisserie Categories will kick off the programme at FHA-HoReCa from 3 to 6 March 2020 at Singapore Expo Hall 10, alongside other desserts and pastry activities. At FHA-Food & Beverage held from 31 March to 3 April 2020, the FHA Culinary Challenge will take place at Singapore Expo Halls 7 and 9 featuring the Individual Challenge, Apprentice Team Challenge, Gourmet Team Challenge, Singapore Cuisine Team Challenge and Young Chefs Skills Challenge, where individuals and culinary teams will showcase their creations under various categories of intense live action. REGISTRATION DETAILS Each competitor or team has to fill in the registration form and complete the payment process online available on www.foodnhotelasia.com. Registration Opening Date: 1 August 2019 Registration Closing Date: 30 September 2019 Confirmation of Participation by the Organiser: By 31 October 2019 Submission of Necessary Information/Document: By 30 November 2019 *Please refer to each of the competition/class for more information Acceptance is on a first-come-first-secured basis. Do note that practical classes may fill up before the registration deadline. Submission of registration form indicates acceptance of the rules and regulations of FHA Culinary Challenge 2020. REGISTRATION FEES FHA CULINARY FOR SINGAPORE COMPETITORS FOR OVERSEAS CHALLENGE - CATEGORIES (inclusive of 7% GST) COMPETITORS (0% GST) Gourmet Team Challenge SGD535.00 SGD500.00 Singapore Cuisine Team Challenge SGD214.00 SGD200.00 Apprentice Team Challenge SGD160.50 SGD150.00 Individual Challenge SGD80.25 SGD75.00 Young Chefs Skills Challenge SGD80.25 SGD75.00 01 CULINARY CHALLENGE Registration fees are non-refundable, unless categories or classes are full and competitors do not wish to register for alternative class(es). Refund will be arranged after the event. ENQUIRIES For enquiries, please contact the organiser at [email protected]. PRIZES, AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES A certificate of participation will be presented to all competitors who have completed all the classes they have registered. The respective medals and certificates of awards will be presented to competitors who attain the following points. Team members will receive separate certificates and medals based on team acquired points for the challenge. Gold with Distinction 100 Points Gold 90-99 Points Silver 80-89 Points Bronze 70-79 Points The organiser reserves the right to withhold the presentation of any awards should scores deem it necessary. GOURMET TEAM CHALLENGE The team attains gold medal status and scores the highest points will be awarded the Gourmet Team Challenge of the Year and the Lion Plaque. The two Runner-up teams will also receive a trophy. SINGAPORE CUISINE TEAM CHALLENGE The team attains gold medal status and scores the highest points will be awarded the Outstanding Singapore Cuisine Menu and a trophy. APPRENTICE TEAM CHALLENGE The team attains gold medal status and scores the The winner of the Gourmet Team Challenge takes home highest points will be awarded the Apprentice the prestigious Lion Plaque Team of the Year and a trophy. YOUNG CHEFS SKILLS CHALLENGE The competitor attains gold medal status and scores the highest points will be awarded Best Individual Apprentice and a trophy. 02 CULINARY CHALLENGE INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE Best Chef The individual chef who accumulates the highest points in his/her best 3 classes (minimum total of 6 medal points) – one must be from the Culinary Art Displays (Classes 7 to 9) and two must be from the Practical Hot Cooking (Classes 10 to 16). At least one gold medal must have received in one of the classes entered, otherwise the award will not take place. Best Chef will be awarded a trophy. Medal Points: 1 Gold = 3 Medal Points | 1 Silver = 2 Medal Points | 1 Bronze = 1 Medal Point Outstanding Pastry Chef The individual chef who accumulates the highest points in his/her best 3 classes (minimum total of 6 medal points) in the Patisserie Section (Classes 1 to 5). At least one gold medal must have received in one of the classes entered, otherwise the award will not take place. Outstanding Pastry Chef will be awarded a trophy. Medal Points: 1 Gold = 3 Medal Points | 1 Silver = 2 Medal Points | 1 Bronze = 1 Medal Point Outstanding Wedding Cake Design The competitor attains gold medal status and scores the highest points in Class 2 Wedding Cake will be awarded Outstanding Wedding Cake Design and a trophy. Outstanding Artistry and Technique The competitor attains gold medal status and scores the highest points from either Class 5 Pastry Showpiece or Class 6 Artistic Sculpture will be awarded Outstanding Artistry and Technique and a trophy. 03 CULINARY CHALLENGE JUDGES CHEF OTTO WEIBEL Head Judge, FHA Culinary Challenge 2020 Chef Otto Weibel is one of the most respected veterans in Singapore food and beverage industry. He was the President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association (SCA) since 1990 and continues to serve as the Honorary President Mentor of SCA from 2005 till now. As the honourary life member and approved judge of the World Association of Chefs' Societies, Chef Weibel has been the Chief Judge of various local and international culinary competitions that took place in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Dubai and many more countries. His culinary expertise has also won him many awards, among them are Awards of Excellence, SCA, 1999, Chef Restaurateur of the Year, International Foods Beverage Forum, 1999, Lifetime Achievement Award, World Gourmet Summit, Singapore, 2001 and Gold Medal of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Paris, 2003. DR RICK STEPHEN CMC HON YOUNGSAN UNIVERSITY Continental Director - Asia (Singapore), World Association of Chefs’ Societies Dr Rick Stephen has been instrumental in the growth of the culinary profession. Having once an active presence in the competition arena winning many awards and accolades, he has offered guidance and support which contributes to the success of a number of chefs doing well in many competitions and in the culinary profession in Singapore, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, China and Australia. Dr Stephen was elected as the Continental Director for Asia in May 2011 under the World Association of Chefs‘ Societies (WACS) banner covering 21 countries. As part of the WACS Congress Committee, he organised and ran the IFK competition in Korea, and did all the final preparation for the World Finals of the Global Chef and Hans Bueschkens competition since 2008. In continuing his efforts to improve the industry and as part of his WACS involvement in the region, Dr Stephen has conducted WACS approved courses and has been an instigator in training and working with young chefs. 04 CULINARY CHALLENGE COMPETITION OVERVIEW 3 to 6 March 2020 31 March to 3 April 2020 PATISSERIE CULINARY Individual Challenge Individual Challenge Apprentice Team Challenge Singapore Expo Hall 10 Singapore Expo Halls 7 and 9 Singapore Expo Hall 7 Patisserie Practical Culinary Art Displays Gourmet Team Challenge Class 1 – Cake Decoration Class 7 – Plated Appetisers Singapore Cuisine Team Challenge Class 8 – Plated Dishes Young Chefs Skills Challenge Patisserie Art Displays Class 9 – Tapas / Finger Food Singapore Expo Hall 9 Class 2 – Wedding Cake Class 3 – Plated Desserts Practical Hot Cooking Class 4 – Petits Fours or Pralines Class 10 – Main Course Meat / Class 5 – Pastry Showpiece Poultry / Game Class 6 – Artistic Sculpture Class 11 – Main Course Fish / Seafood Class 12 – Main Course East Meets West Cuisine Class 13 – Main Course Pasta NEW Class 14 – Vegetarian NEW Class 15 – Asian Heritage Cuisine NEW Class 16 – Chinese Dim Sum NEW 05 GOURMET TEAM CHALLENGE Dish prepared by Chef Otto Weibel, Head Judge of FHA Culinary Challenge CULINARY CHALLENGE The Gourmet Team Challenge will take on a new format this year to incorporate live hot cooking segment. It is open to national teams, regional teams and teams from hotels, restaurants, culinary institutions, airlines or catering organisations. 1. EVENT DATE, TIME AND VENUE The Gourmet Team Challenge will take place at FHA-Food & Beverage, from 31 March to 3 April 2020 at Singapore Expo. Team participation schedule will be informed closer to the date. 2. TEAM COMPOSITION Each participating team will have six (06) chefs and two (02) helpers who are also allowed to work as chefs. Each team is permitted to have one (01) additional helper to stay in the kitchen to wash and clean but cannot touch any food items. All members of each participating team must be aged 16 or above as at 31 December 2019 and represent the same country, region, institution, organisation and professional establishment or association from Singapore or overseas. Names of all chefs and helpers (if any) are to be submitted at the point of application. All applications must be submitted together with personal identification documents and letter from institution or company verifying the identities of the applicants at the point of registration. 3. THE PROGRAMME Each team is required to prepare a lunch menu for 30 persons, consisting of one (01) cold buffet as specified, one (01) à la carte main course and one (01) à la carte dessert. All preparation and cooking have to be completed onsite, during the competition.