Nestle Chefs Table
The next culinary challenge is awaiting………..
Silver Medal for Myanmar
Breaking News, Culinary Myanmar – Global Standard Silver “Ngwe”Medal
by Myanmar Chefs first time ever to Myanmar !!!!!!!!!!!!
25.5. First Silver Medal ever,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013
Chef Thet Oo Lwin achieved First Silver Medal, Free Style Pasta Dish – Professional Chef
25.5.2013 Free Style Pasta-professional chef, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Myanmar MCA Chefs Team compete against the Thai, Cambodia, Turkey, Israel,
Palestine, Taiwan and South Korea Chefs in different culinary classes
–
NOW give also your Myanmar Chef a chance to Win Awards Internationally,
August 6th to 10th 2013,-
coached and organized by Myanmar Chefs Association,- MCA – World Chefs Without Borders.
More chances for Myanmar Chefs & Restaurant s to shine Internationally — This August 6th to 10th 2013
MCA Myanmar Chefs Association is looking for a good “ 4 chefs team “ ( also individuals & Pastry Chefs to join )
from Myanmar, to run at an international Culinary Competition from 6.8. to 10.8.2013.
This year ( MCA will arrange all for you, your establishment gets full recognition,– Chefs need to SEND NOW:
Passport copy, OK for 6 month at least, Full CV, Picture in Chefs Jacket, Date of Birth, Specialised in, Hotel or
Restaurant Name.
Send by e mail, Fax, or in person to MCA Office ( angel@myanmar.com.mm & oliversoethet@aol.com )
Pone: 01 501123 /09 513 8411.
–
This weeks Culinary Breaking News – Myanmar Chefs Association Live Ticker
22.5. First BRONZE Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013 in Bankok
Myanmar chefs team to Bangkok to compete against the Thai, Cambodia, Turkey, Israel, Palestine and
Taiwan South Korea Chefs. The live cooking events are at Impact Exhibition Center – Bangkok 22.5.to 26.5.2013.
–
Chef Thet Oo Lwin achieved First BRONZE Medal, Beef Main Dish – Professional Chef
Amata Resort & SPA – Ngapali Beach – Rakhine. Coached & Promoted,- by
Myanmar Chefs Association,– Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013 – Bangkok
first time ever young Chefs from Myanmar at International “ WACS ” Culinary Competition ‘
MCA Chef Thet Oo Lwin from Amata Resort & Spa Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
From- 22.5.2013 Western Cooking Beef – Rosemary braised – Beef Tenderloin in Pistachio Sauce,
Gratin Potatoes and Leek in Vanilla Oil, Caramelized Cashew nuts in Balsamic
–
23.5. Second BRONZE Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013
Chef Thet Oo Lwin achieved Second BRONZE Medal, Poultry Main Dish – Professional Chef
23.5.2013 Western Cooking Poultry- professional chef, 11:00 to 12:00 pm
– Chicken Supreme – filled with Mortadella and Piaciantino Cheese, in Star Anise Sauce,
Red Wine / Cinnamon Pear, “ Tabulet “, – Vegetable Cous Cous.
24.5.2013 Free Day for all MCA – Myanmar Chefs,- relax, have fun, enjoy, laugh a lot & eat best food in Bangkok
–
25.5. First Silver Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013
Chef Thet Oo Lwin achieved First Silver Medal, Free Style Pasta Dish – Professional Chef
25.5.2013 Free Style Pasta-professional chef, 10:30 to 11:30 am
– Option, Home made Tagliatelle “ Mare et Monti “ ( Sea & Mountain ), with Forest Mushrooms
in Truffle Oil – Parsley Sauce, Seafood in Lobster Bisque, crispy Shan Soya Bean Chips
MCA chefs sponsored by: Molino Grassi,- La Semola per Pasta & Kronos Biological semolina flour.
– Thanks to Italian Chef Davide Calo, of OPUS Restaurant Bangkok, 64 Pan Rd – Silom,
thanks for many advise and excellent sampling of best Italian Pasta dishes for the Myanmar team,
on 23.5. evening at The “ OPUS – Restaurant “.
As option was planned:
– Paccheri pasta with roasted Eggplant Puree on Basil Cashew nut Pesto and Cherry Tomato Confit
MCA chefs sponsored by: Coppola Pasta – Gusto Italiano
Next Culinary Class for MCA – Myanmar Chefs Team at THAIFEX 2013
–
26.5.2013 Myanmar Traditional Cuisine,- Team ,3 chefs , “ Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013 “, 9:00 am
–
Come to Impact Bangkok and celebrate, support with the Chefs from Myanmar competing at above times….
–
Myanmar MCA Chefs:
– Chef The Oo Lwin from Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
– Chef Pyae Phyo Thu from Thandwe – Rakhine State
– Chef Aung Naing from Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
– Chef Somchai as MCA chefs team leader for the Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013
Culinary Team Coach:
Oliver E Soe Thet, MCA President, Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
–
We thank Premium Food Service, City Mart, Amata Resort & Spa,Laguna Lodge- Ngapali, Angel Travel & Tours for all best support. Special thanks goes to Daw Khin Khet Khet Khaing, MCA Secretary for all Admin and MCA team travel arrangements, as well Mr Edward of Amata Resort, Daw Lwin Lwin Phyone for logistical support to MCA team in Yangon & Bangkok. Much thank you to Amata Resort & SPA Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State Myanmar.
– Thanks to MCA Chef Steven Myint Maung Htay – MBA – Hospitality, Conell, USA for technical support & advise.
– All MCA members which supported the cooking training 17.5. & 18.5.2013 at Premium Food Show Kitchen
–
Most Happy Culinary Greetings Yours truly,
— –
Oliver E. Soe Thet
President Myanmar Chefs Association
Member of National Tourism Training & Certification Board Myanmar
Global Board member, World Chefs Without Borders
Rakhine Development & Aid Projects,
Bangkok, 25.5.2013 , The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Second Bronze Medal in Bangkok for MCA
Culinary Breaking News – Myanmar Chefs Association Live Ticker
23.5. Second BRONZE Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013 in Bankok
Myanmar chefs team to Bangkok to compete against the Thai, Cambodia, Turkey and
Taiwan chefs. The live cooking events are at Impact Exhibition Center – Bangkok .
Chef Thet Oo Lwin achieved at first run, Beef Main Dish – Professional Chef
First BRONZE Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013
for Myanmar ever at an International competition
MCA Chef Thet Oo Lwin from Amata Resort & Spa Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
From- 22.5.2013 Western Cooking Beef – Rosemary braised – Beef Tenderloin in Pistachio Sauce,
Gratin Potatoes and Leek in Vanilla Oil, Caramelized Cashew nuts in Balsamic
23.5. Second BRONZE Medal,- by MCA – Myanmar Chef at THAIFEX 2013
23.5.2013 Western Cooking Poultry- professional chef, 11:00 to 12:00 pm
– Chicken Supreme – filled with Mortadella and Piaciantino Cheese, in Star Anise Sauce,
Red Wine / Cinnamon Pear, “Tabulet ‘ – Vegetable Cous Cous.
Next Culinary Class for, MCA – Myanmar Chefs Team at THAIFEX 2013
25.5.2013 Western Cooking Pasta-professional chef, 10:30 to 11:30 am
– Paccheri pasta with roasted Eggplant Pureeon Basil Cashew nut Pesto and Cherry Tomato Confit
MCA chefs sponsored by: Coppola Pasta – Gusto Italiano
– Option, Home made Tagliatelle “ Mare et Monti “ ( Sea & Mountain ), with Forest Mushrooms
in Truffle Oil – Parsley Sauce, Seafood in Lobster Bisque, crispy Shan Soya Bean Chips
MCA chefs sponsored by: Molino Grassi,- La Semola per Pasta & Kronos Biological semolina flour.
–
26.5.2013 Myanmar Traditional Cuisine,- Team ,3 chefs , “Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013 “, 9:00 am
Come to Impact Bangkok and celebrate, support the Chefs from Myanmar competing at above times….
Myanmar MCA Chefs:
– Chef The Oo Lwin from Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
– Chef Pyae Phyo Thu from Thandwe – Rakhine State
– Chef Aung Naing from Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
– Chef Somchai as MCA chefs team leader for the Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013
Culinary Team Coach:
Oliver E Soe Thet, MCA President, Ngapali Beach – Rakhine State
We thank Premium Food Service, City Mart, Amata Resort & Spa,Laguna Lodge- Ngapali, Angel Travel & Tours for all best support. Special thanks goes to Daw Khin Khet Khet Khaing –
MCA Secretary for all Admin and MCA team travel arrangements, as well Mr Edward of Amata Resort, Daw Lwin Lwin Phyone for logistical support to MCA team in Yangon & Bangkok.
Yours truly,
Oliver E. Soe Thet
President Myanmar Chefs Association
Member of National Tourism Training & Certification Board Myanmar
Global Board member, World Chefs Without Borders
Rakhine Development & Aid Projects,
Bangkok, 22.5.2013
Culinary Medal for Myanmar Chef
– Next Culinary Class for Myanmar Chefs Team
– Chicken Supreme – filled with Mortadella and Piaciantino Cheese, in Star Anise Sauce,
– Paccheri pasta with roasted Eggplant Pureeon Basil Cashew Nuts Pesto and
Culinary Team Coach:
Angel Travel & Tours for all best support. Special thanks to Daw Khin Khet Khet Khaing
Daw Lwin Lwin Phyone for logistical support to MCA team in Yangon & Bangkok.
Thanks to Andrew@ Tin Shwe for the speedy media, MCA Facebook, Website and Twitter arrangements.
Bangkok Culinary Competition THAIFEX
– – Rosemary braised – Beef Tenderloin in Pistachio Sauce, Gratin Potatoes and Leek in
23.5.2013 Western Cooking Poultry- professional chef, 11:00 to 12:00 pm
– Chicken Fillet in Star Anis sauce, red wine pear, Vegetable cous couse
25.5.2013 Western Cooking Pasta-professional chef, 10:30 to 11:30 am
– Paccheri pasta with roasted Eggplant Pureeon Basil Cashewnut Pesto and Cherry
26.5.2013 Myanmar Traditional Cuisine,- Team ,3 chefs , “Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013 “,9:00 am
Come to Impact Bangkok and see , support the Chefs from Myanmar competing at above times….
Culinary Challenge 2013, as well Mr Edward of Amata Resort & Spa Ngapali for all F&B admin support.
Oliver E Soe Thet guides the Myanmar culinary team as coach and culinary consultant.
Tropical Cyclone Warning for Myanmar’s Coastal Region
A tropical cydlone is approaching the coastal area of Myanmar.
Desserts in Nairobi !
There is a change in the hospitality in Kenya, as we have witnessed the Chefs Delight Awards 2013 at the KICC in Nairobi earlier this month, a new perception has arisen…………..lets keep this up.
Chef Delight Awards Kenya
See Link
http://worldchefs.org/wacs2010/en/members/news.php?cat=country&id=3568&country_id=62
Posted from WordPress for BlackBerry.
Rakhine Chapter Chef’s Party 03-05-2013
A, Myanmar Chefs Association – Ngapali Chefs Beach Party 3.5.2013
Rakhine,- World Chefs Without Borders – Myanmar
( Hospitality Training, Environmental Protection, Community – Charity Projects )
Chef Somchai, chairman of MCA Ngapali chapter, invited all chefs of Ngapali Beach Rakhine for annual “ End Season Beach BBQ “ party. Around 110 chefs came and joined the MCA info, fun and socialising event. Hotel management, HR and Service & Bar heads were also invited.
MCA sponsored all fish and seafood and soft drinks, each Hotel and Restaurant brought their special salad or Costa Rica Salsa by Chef Guenter from PVR Island Restaurant. Dagon Draft Beer was sponsored by Dagon Beer thank you here for continuous support. Thanks to Mr Chan – Brew master.
The party started early for the young Chefs as of 15:30 and lasted thanks to Chef Tin Min of Teasure Restaurant and his Rakhine Live Music Band until 2:00 am in the morning. Thanks also for the good support by Chef Myint Htu of Myint Htu Restaurant and Chef Kyaw Soe Htun of Best Friend Restaurant, Chef Chit Lone of Enjoy Restaurant, Chef Htwe Min Soe and thanks to the Girls of Lillis Beach Bar with MCA projects Jochen Meisner for all pre and after party arrangements. Bayview Beach Resort s Patrick Peukert arranged with his Chefs all BBQ equipment.
During the day we had also joined the Union Minister of Hotels & Tourism, U Htay Aung meeting on hospitality and tourism to Ngapali and Rakhine state. Many good developments, joint working with local authorities and community leader were discussed and set on track for the coming season already. The Minister requested MCA to take the lead in low season short course hospitality trainings for Ngapali Beach the next 6 month s,- which we will set up for this rural area prime beach destination between July and September. In is already senior lecturer and MCA founding member U Than Lwin and senior Chef Than Win for Vietnam, Malaysian, Thai and Chinese Cuisine – from Myanmar Hospitality College Yangon for all disciplines of Tourism sponsored by Myanmar Chefs Association. With us will be as “Advisor “, US Chef Steven – Myint Maung Htay( MBA US – Connell Hospitality Master) for Housekeeping, Chefs, Front Office, Service, Hospitality English,- by USA Prof Victor Buga of Gawdopolin Education project, a cooperation with MCA – World Chefs Without Borders, Myanmar since many years.
At the Minister meeting we distributed the MCA – WCWB power point DVD on Ngapali Beach environmental chances and challenges, threats and task suggestions in a fast developing NEW Myanmar, to support a sustainable hospitality growth to all; visitors, communities, staff & investors.
This was as good news to all the young chefs at MCA party as also the announcement of Amata Resort & Spa chefs team under lead of Chef Somchai will compete at THAIFEX in Bangkok in 4 categories including the team event of “ Mekong River Culinary Challenge 2013 ”. This will be the first time that MCA sends a Chefs team to foreign country. We are also happy to let you all know that Premier Food Service and City Mart will sponsor the MCA competition trainings in Yangon in mid May with sponsorship of all food items needed for the cooking as well with a great venue, the Premier Food s “professional Show Kitchen “,– this is a great development for Myanmar chefs.
Many new member were also acquired at the party and we saw many young chefs at around 18 to 20 years,- which is a good news as we will now prepare for a MCA Ngapali Beach Junior Chefs Club, with a main attention to build a team of young Chefs and have a pool of well trained by latest 2015 and be ready to join and bring young Myanmar chefs to Eastern Malaysia for the next “Asian Culinary Youth Conference & Competition 2015 “ in Kuantan. Chef Somchai full in charge to succeed.
Chef Somchai introduced the plan for October at International World Chefs Day 2013 to “ Show your Rakhine Culinary Ability to the Public 2013 “ as the theme of WACS President Chef Gissur runs this year and have a “ 1. Rakhine Traditional Cuisine Show and Competition 2013 “. Where every one which has culinary ability in Rakhine Cuisine, – up to the grand mothers and their good way of cooking…… can register & join in 6 categories ( Salad, Appetizer, Soup, Seafood – Main Course with Traditional Sauce, Dessert, Fruit or Vegetable carving ) in a 45 minutes cook of on two traditional Rakhine cooking stoves. Tourism promotion through Rakhine Traditional Cuisine. The event will be at Ngapali Beach Front right at the public local and foreign.
At the side of the Tourism Minister meeting same day we discussed this already with chairman of Myanmar Tourism Federation, which is eager to have such culinary competitions at each tourism destination of Myanmar over the next 12 month s and a grand final in Yangon by June 2014 coinciding with a top hospitality event and also fund raising for Myanmar Chefs Association educational & vocational funds. We are very happy and here thanks to WACS the network & global institution for Chefs from the whole world,– that already now WACS certified Judge and former CAM President – Chef Federico let us know that he would be happy to support the event. It will be of course a very much National level culinary event,- mainly to promote Rakhine State, Tourism, Development and Rakhine cooking as one of the most important and independent cuisine within Myanmar. Specially the rich seafood offers along the Bay of Bengale as well game meat from the Rakhine mountains, same as the very seasonal items as fresh Bamboo shoots – just still available in October – young Rakhine Bamboo shoots are as the Mountain Asparagus of Myanmar.
Chef Somchai announced again the MCA dental charity project mid to end May for all Hospitality staff, family and friends. Lead by MCA cooperation partner German Dr Dent Julia Fruehbuss and Myanmar Dr dent Wynn Kyaw at the MCA,- World Chefs Without Borders – Myanmar community clinic. MCA Chefs will care for all meals and well being of the dental Drs at Ngapali Beach.
At another topic for the MCA message that day we announced that we signed the deal with Thandwe authorities and district principal that MCA – WCWB Myanmar will install 6 big village garbage collection places within 12 month s,– after the Minister meeting MCA met with respective village leaders for location check and as early as a day later on 4.5.2013 this new MCA – community social responsibility project started with the ground braking of the first site. As Chefs contribution to tackle the challenges for the community from garbage pollution where we as F&B might be part of the biggest pollution in tourism. Of course our system will have three chambers to educate and ensure Garbage separation, reuse and recycling. Motivate and show the community how to make money out of garbage with special sign boards direct at the collection places. Plastic, Glass & Tins will be separate collected from rest garbage,- plastic will be reused for road construction and textile production. Here MCA – WCWB Myanmar likes to thank very much to Ngapali Hotel Zone in charge U Kyaw Swar Maung Maung for all communication, ensured and forward important issues,- he ensured that we got so quick so far with this very much also environmental protective MCA – WCWB project ( info later after implementation )
After the speeches and info on activities mainly for the young chefs and community at Ngapali Beach& Rakhine,– the Party set to start and over the day near to 110 Chefs & B joined in,– of course with so many chefs there was good and there hands and fun. Thanks to Chef Tin Min of Treasure Restaurant and his Rakhine Live music band the party went until 2:00 am early morning.
Thank you to all Head Chefs for motivating their staff to join as well all Ngapali Hotel management for full support of the annual MCA Chefs event at Ngapali Beach – Rakhine state.
Sure a growing industry and great young chefs seen there,- it must be our target and duty to bring these fine chefs and young Rakhine further though culinary skills to positive future and by latest 2015 to international culinary events to join the global culinary network “Hands On “, a MCA Young Chefs Club Ngapali Beach- Myanmar, with a culinary library and activities at MCA, World Chefs Without Borders – village community centre in Linthar village is our aim for the next 12 month s, yours
Oliver E Soe Thet
President, Myanmar Chefs Association
Global Board member, World Chefs Without Borders
WACS member since 2000,- Yangon -Myanmar
Myanmar Chefs' Association 