(L-R) Chef Mon Urbano, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Nancy Reyes-Lumen, Chef Jen Saranilla and Chef Jaja Andal
Solane, the leading LPG solutions brand, launches its grandest culinary competition yet. Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition is the first-ever cooking competition that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. This regional-to-national cooking tilt will go from north to south, and across 16 regional stops in the country to recognize a new generation of talented chefs.
“We believe that the Philippines has some of the best and most talented chefs in the world,” says Isla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “Through the Solane Kitchen Hero competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a quest to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are unique to our provinces.”
For this one-of-a-kind cook-off, participants must be Filipino professional chefs with at least three (3) years of kitchen experience gained locally or abroad. They must be currently employed as a professional chef in a hotel, restaurant, or any food service establishment.
The competition will comprise of two (2) rounds. Round one will be the regional competition where contestants from the different provinces per region will compete to determine who among them will represent their region in the national competition. Round two will be the semi-finals and grand finals where all regional champions will cook-off to find out who among them will be hailed the champion of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition.
Chef Sau del Rosario
Chef Nancy Reyes-Lumen
The culinary creations will be judged by renowned chef and Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador Chef Sau del Rosario and bestselling author and Solane Kitchen Hero competition director Nancy Reyes-Lumen. It will be based on the following criteria: 50% featured ingredients and 50% originality and creativity. The competition will conclude on September 7, 2019 at Eastwood City, Metro Manila.
The winner of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition will take home P100,000 and will embark on a culinary trip to Japan with customized stops at different food and drink destinations. This exciting cooking contest is made possible with the support of dynamic organizations and brands championing the same passion for cookery in the country. STI serves as their official school partner while Midea is a co-presenter. Major sponsors are Masflex, Jolly, Jolly Heartmate Canola Oil, Dona Elena, and Dona Elena Al Dente. Minor sponsors are King Sue, Ajinomoto, Philtranco, Fastcat, Chef’s Garb, and National Bookstore.
Schedule of Regional Competition Legs
CRITERIA:
a. Featured ingredient/s used – 50%.
The recipe must include at least one (1) local ingredient inherent to the province being represented.
b. Originality and Creativity – 50%
The participant must creatively show a tested recipe which corresponds to the local ingredient/s being used. Photo and caption must contain a personal touch and what inspired them to create the dish.
TOTAL: 100%
Schedule of Regional Competition Legs
REGIONS LOCATION VENUE
Region III: Central Luzon
Location: Tarlac
Venue: CityWalk
Date: 24-May-19
Region 1: Ilocos Region
Location: La Union
Venue: San Fernando City Plaza
Date: 25-May-19
Region II. Cagayan Valley Region
Location: Isabela
Venue: FL Dy Coliseum
Date: 1-Jun-19
Region IV B MIMAROPA
Location: Puerto Princesa
Venue: Chinatown Center Palawan
Date: 8-Jun-19
Region V Bicol Region
Location: Legazpi
Venue: LCC Mall
Date: 14-Jun-19
Region IV-A Calabarzon
Location: Batangas
Venue: Nuciti Central
Date: 21-Jun-19
Region VIII. Eastern Vizayas
Location: Tacloban
Venue: The Oriental Hotel
Date: 29-Jun-19
Region VII. Central Vizayas
Location: Cebu
Venue: Robinsons Galleria Mall
Date: 6-Jul-19
REGION VI. Western/Central Vizayas
Location: Bacolod
Venue: City Mall Mandalagan
Date: 13-Jul-19
REGION VI. Western Vizayas
Location: Iloilo
Venue: Festive Walk Mall
Date: 20-Jul-19
Region IX. Zamboanga Peninsula + ARMM (Tawi-tawi, Basilan,Sulu)
Location: Zamboaga City
Venue: City Mall Tetuan
Date: 27-Jul-19
Region.X. Northern Mindanao
Region XIII. Caraga Region
Location: Cagayan de Oro
Venue: SM Premier Downtown
Date: 3-Aug-19
Region XI. Davao Region
Location: Davao City
Venue: SM Davao
Date: 10-Aug-19
Region XII. SOCCSKARGEN + ARMM
(Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao)
Location: General Santos
Venue: Veranza Mall
Date: 17-Aug-19
NCR: National Capital Region
Location: Metro Manila
Venue: Eastwood Mall
Date: 24-Aug-19
NATIONALS
Location: Metro Manila
Venue: Eastwood Mall
Date: Sept 7, 2019
CRITERIA:
a. Featured ingredient/s used – 50%.
The recipe must include at least one (1) local ingredient inherent to the province being represented.
b. Originality and Creativity – 50%
The participant must creatively show a tested recipe which corresponds to the local ingredient/s being used. Photo and caption must contain a personal touch and what inspired them to create the dish.
TOTAL: 100%
To know more about Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition, visit Solane’s website www.solane.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/solane.ph/
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