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2024 NEW ZEALAND CHEF OF THE YEAR
at MIT, Otara Auckland | 10th July 2024
Won by Jacon Aomarere-Poole
Craig Lucas, Head Judge with Jacon, and Shannon Fryer, President NZ Chefs Association, and Kishan Raikwar, Senior Judge
Photograph credit: Craig Haybittle, courtesy of Skills Ignite. Part of Skills Group
International Day of the Chef
Each year on 20 October we celebrate International Chefs Day.
Since its creation by the Late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher in 2004, Worldchefs has committed to using International Chefs Day to celebrate our noble profession. Chefs have a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities by celebrating this special day with children. Every October, Chefs come together to inspire and educate the next generation about the joys of cooking, healthy eating, and the importance of sustainability.
Over the past years, Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé Professional to teach children around the globe by providing a toolkit and guiding Chefs to host fun-filled workshops worldwide.
We can help our children the Worldchefs way by working together in Preparing Children for a Healthy Life. The annual campaign promises to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for cooking among children from all walks of life. By sharing the joys of the culinary profession, Nestle Professional and Worldchefs hope to leave a lasting impact on young hearts, nurturing the potential of future culinary leaders.
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2024 Nestlé GOLDEN CHEFS HAT AWARD
The New Zealand semi-finalists off to Melbourne to compete in the Australasian Final. NZ Chefs Board member for young chefs development, Geoff Scott is a judge at this prestigious event.
Emily Morgan (top right)is the North Island semi-finalist and works at Biance Pasta Shop in Ellerslie.
Emily’s main: Swiss chard and mushroom chicken roulade, Maggi Instant Potato Mix with thyme gnocchi and carrot puree.
South Island semi-finalist Shayani Withange Don (bottom left), works at Number Six Bar and Bistro in Christchurch.
Shayani’s main: Garam masala spiced chicken with coconut spiced chicken with coconut curry sauce, served with pilaf rice, pear chutney and kumara crisps.
Our Thanks to NZ Chefs Members Ara of Christchurch and Ignite Colleges, Auckland for hosting this event
Thank you to the Industry professionals who gave their time and expertise to judge the events. They included NZ Chefs members who are on the Worldchefs pathway to becoming Worldchefs
egistered judges: Mark Sycamore, Stuart Goodall, Kelda Skelton, Karl Seidel and Geoff Scott.
NZ Chefs Championships 23 - Sponsors
NZ Chefs would like to thank all our sponsors, without you this event would not be possible. More sponsor info
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Worldchefs International Judge Matt McBain was Chief Judge of the Worldchefs Global Chef Competition at Fine Food NZ in Auckland. NZ Chefs is delighted to welcome this acclaimed and talented and multi-Award-winning Patisserie and Cookery chef. To list just a few of his accomplishments is totally inspiring . We chose some events with 3 achievements:
* Australian Culinary Federation [ACF] ‘triple’: ACF Chef of Year, Pastry Chef of Year and Culinary Artist of the Year
* Representing ACF at Worldchefs Culinary Olympics – 3 Gold medals
* ACF Culinary Team Korea and Thailand – 3 Gold medals
* Patisserie Judge in Las Vegas, Paris and soon Auckland NZ
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Australian Culinary Federation
The Australian Culinary Federation is the peak industry organisation representing professional Chefs, Cooks, Young Chefs, Apprentices and Culinary Students across all matters relevant to the cooking and hospitality industries
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Worldchefs Webinar - The Fresh Cut: Singapore Sling & Lychee Martini
In this webinar, experts from At-Sunrice will walk you through the similarities and differences between eastern and western versions of cocktails.
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