LTB Philippines Culinary Team places 6th at Bocuse d'Or Asia Finals in Shanghai
As a first time participant at the Bocuse d'Or Asia Finals in Shanghai the LTB Philippines Culinary Team placed 6th just after Singapore by mere points besting veteran participating countries: South Korea Thailand India Cambodia and Vietnam.
Lolodad's Chef Patron Ariel Manuel and 20 year-old Apprentice TJ Abello deftly prepared Sterling Halibut with King Crab accompanied by Foie Gras en Croute and Asparagus and Caviar Custard in perfect time (3 hour time limit) for 13 international judges including the current Bocuse d'Or World Champion Gier Skeie of Norway.
The dish was presented on a custom designed platter made by Filipino metal artist Mike Aguas. Coaching the team was French Chef Cyrille Soenen of Restaurant Cicou joined by Chefs Othmar Frei of Santis/Werdenberg as Jury Member for the Philippines Fernando Aracama of Encore/Canteen/MyThai Kitchen and J. Gamboa of Cirkulo and Milkyway Restaurants.
It was an exceptionally impressive first outing for LTB Team Philippines. Chef Ariel & TJ prepared cooked and plated their entry on time as planned and practiced in a deliberate and professional manner.
The top 4: Malaysia China Japan and Indonesia gain the right to compete against the top 24 teams of the world at the Bocuse d’Or World Finals in Lyon France on January 2011.
1st - Malaysia
2nd- China
3rd - Japan
4th - Indonesia
5th - Singapore
6th - Philippines
7-11 place- South Korea Thailand Vietnam India Cambodia
The Bocuse d’Or is one of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions founded in 1987 by renowned French Chef Paul Bocuse brings together the best chefs from all over the world to Lyon France to celebrate French Cuisine.
Since 2007 the LTB Philippines Culinary Team has had great success at culinary competitions in Hong Kong and Singapore wining top prizes and numerous medals and trophies for the Philippines. LTB is committed to the training and development of the Filipino Professional Chef.
The LTB Philippines Culinary Team is supported by Werdenberg International Corp. ESV/PTC Alternatives Food Corp. Tefal Unilever Foodsolutions Fonterra Foodservices Mida Foods Meat and Livestock Australia Philippine Airlines Gourdos RainPhil-Julabo Water Circulators Official Knives by Wusthof and Official Chef Jackets by Chef Revival. For more information please visit www.ltbchefs-phils.com
Bocuse d'Or World Champion Gier Skeie of Norway will be at I'm Angus Steakhouse on Yakal St. Makati for a Norwegian Seafood Promotion on April 27 to May 8. Don't miss it!
