Chef Juan Antonio Rodríguez
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Chef Juan Antonio Rodríguez Executive Chef LE MERIDIEN Kuala Lumpur Chief Judge of 5thNESTLÉ Golden Chef Hat Award Chef Antonio (or better known as Chef Antoine) enjoys a ‘hands-on’ approach to cooking and managing his team as Executive Chef of LE MERIDIEN Kuala Lumpur; where he currently works since 2004. Chef Antoine has extensive international work experience spanning 36 years in the culinary field during which he has held several senior positions in 5-star resorts, city hotels and restaurants. His various achievements to date includes winning the title Chef of the Year Ultimate Platinum Award (Regional series, 2011-2013), Most Outstanding Culinary Team FHM 2005- 2008, Best Executive Chef Asian Platinum Award 2005-2008 (HAPA), King of the Kitchen Platinum Award (Regional series, 2011-2013) and chosen as the Chef Coach Asian qualification for the Malaysian team at Bocuse d’Or in Shanghai in June 2012. Master Chef Sabri Hassan Malaysia Chef Celebrity Malaysia Chef Celebrity - Master Chef Sabri Hassan is a culinary consultant, cooking demonstrator, culinary event manager, TV & radio host, food stylist, menu and recipes product developer, culinary seminar speaker and recipe book author. With 28 years experience in the Food & Beverage industry, Chef Sabri’s commitment to perfection has gained him the honour of winning many prestigious awards such as Best Chef of the Year 2002 from Chef Association of Malaysia, Most Outstanding Culinary Arts Award/ Ice Carving in Vienna, Austria 2001, Best Creative Chef Malaysian Truly Asia Award 2007, Expert Cookery Trade 34 for Asean skill at Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia and World Skill at St Gallen, Swiss Germany. He was also the Team Manager for Culinary World cup in Luxembourg 2001 & International Culinary Competition in Vienna, Austria 2002. In recent years, Master Chef Sabri has taken hosting culinary documentary shows in TV3 and other locally produced programmes. Chef Chern Chee Hoong Executive Pastry Chef Resorts World Genting President of Chefs Association Malaysia With over 23 years of experience as a pastry chef, Chef Chern has received several accolades throughout his culinary journey. His medals in professional competitions includes from the International Salon Culinaire Malaysia & Singapore, Culinary Olympic Erfurt, Germany, World Pastry Cup at Lyon, France, International Pastry Grand Prix at Tokyo, Japan & Culinary Cup at Bangkok, Thailand. He has been named as Malaysia’s Top 5 Pastry Chef in Hospitality Asia Platinum Award and HAPA Platinum Awards for Asian Best Pastry Chef 2011. He also participated in the World Guinness Record of Largest Chefs Catering In Daejeon South Korea for World Association of Chefs Societies. His most recent achievements was to represent Malaysia’s Pastry Team and was awarded overall Top 5 in the International Sugar Art Competition (Mondial Des Arts Surges) Paris and being chosen to sit in as a Certify Judge for World Association of Chefs Societies 2012. Chef Peter Chan Food Service Manager Penang Adventist Hospital Chairman of Chefs Association Malaysia Penang Chapter Chef Peter Chan has 30 years working experience in kitchen & foodservice operations in international hotels, resorts and healthcare environment, with strong skills in management of daily operation which includes nutritional value analysis, menu planning, food preparation & presentation, forecast, cost control and hygiene & sanitation. He has spearheaded the opening of several 5-star hotels and was also part of the panel of International Judges for Salon Culinaire Malaysia, Food Hotel Thailand, Food Hotel Vietnam, Food Hotel China, Shanghai and Food Hotel Asia, Singapore just to name a few. He also organised various competitions such as Battle of the Chefs, Penang International Salon Gastronomique, Penang Chefs Challenge and Penang Culinary Expo / Sajian 99. Chef Peter is actively involved in community services and he received a medal of “Pingat Jasa Masyarakat” in 2003 and “Pingat Jasa Kebaktian” by the Penang State Governor in 2011. Chef Johari Edrus Principal Consultant Chefjo Culinary Consultant Chef Johari was the Chef Association of Malaysia’s President from 2005-2008. In September 2011, he was named the National Expert for cooking skill in the World Skills Competition (Skills Olympic) representing Malaysia in London. His many electronic media achievements include “Syoknya Rasamas” a TV3 Reality Show where Chef Johari was the food consultant and competition technical designer. He was also the judge and host for “Master Chef Malaysia” Season 1 on Astro TV Channel. Other shows where Chef Johari sat in as a judge includes Jom Masak bersama Sri Murni (TV3), MAGGI Mencari Bintang Sensasi (TV3) and Akademi 1001 Rasa Baba’s (Season 2). Chef Johari is also part of the panel of judges for MasterChef Malaysia, Salon Culinaire Malaysia, 7th ASEAN Skills Competition 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Hospitality Asia Platinum Award (HAPA) MAL Pertandingan Kemahiran Malaysia - Kementerian Sumber Manusia Malaysia Chef Mohd Nazrin @ Ludwig Gaisbauer CEO / Owner German Delicatessen Chef Mohd Nazrin @ Ludwig Gaisbauer is the CEO and owner of GERMAN DELICATESSEN; one of the leading sausage and ready to eat manufacturers in Malaysia. With an impressive culinary experience of over 35 years, Chef Ludwig has worked at some of the most reputable hotels and establishments in Malaysia. Among them are Sofitel Palm Resort Johor Baru (Director Of F&B/Executive Chef), Eastin Hotel Damansara (Director Of Food & Beverage / Executive Chef), The Full Moon Beach Resort, Republic Of Maldives (Executive Chef) and many other internationally acclaimed establishments. Chef Ricky Chan Executive Culinary Chef NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL Malaysia Chef Ricky has 20 years working experience in 5-star hotels as an Executive Sous Chef with strong skills in management of daily operation which includes menu planning, food preparation & presentation, forecast, cost control and hygiene & sanitation. He is the creative force behind the creation of NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL’s many exquisite recipes and products development for the past 7 years. He has been part of a team of juries, judging for cooking competitions such as the Salon Culinaire Malaysia, Pan Ku Su Chinese Association Golden Chef, Penang Chefs Challenge, Penang Battle of the Chefs, Sabah Hospitality Fiesta, NESTLÉ Culinary Arts Award and NESTLÉ Golden Chef Hat Award. He has been awarded with many achievements namely in the Chaine des Rotisseurs, Salon Culinary Malaysia and Singapore and has also represented Malaysia for a Tourism Malaysian Food Promotion overseas. Ms Cher Siew Wei Corporate Wellness Manager Nestle Malaysia A degree holder in BSc. (Hons) Degree in Dietetics, UKM, Ms Cher speaks at various nutrition and health-related events in NESTLÉ as well as other Corporate Companies. She works closely with key professional bodies related to nutrition and health, for example the Nutrition Society Malaysia (NSM), Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO), Malaysia Dieticians’ Association (MDA) and with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Ms Cher is also actively involved in collaborations with NSM in promoting nutrition and health activities and programmes..