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Global Chef Semi-Finals, Africa/Middle East and Europe Central
20-12-2011

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Place of event: Abu Dhabi salon La Cuisine Du SIAL which forms part of the SIAL ME exhibition  

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Culinary Guild

Emirates Culinary Guild
P.O. Box 71963
AE Dubai,
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Telephone: +9714 3403128
Fax: +9714 3473742
Email: theguild@eim.ae
Website: www.emiratesculinaryguild.net
 

WINNERS

Benjamin Koidi

Winner, Hans Bueschkens Young Chefs Challenge Semi-Finals, UAE

Present Position

Present Establishment

Demi
Chef de Partie

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Previous Establishments

Chef De Partie

Hotel Zur Post, Alpbach, Austria

Demi
Chef De Partie

Restaurant Schindlhaus, Tirol, Austria

Apprentice

Hotel Schwarbrunn, Austria

Apprentice

Signarts Tiroler Weinstuden, Austria

           

 

Q: What was the most challenging moment during the competition?
A: I was nervous before we started but my nerves faded the moment we reached the kitchen.

Q: How do you feel about winning?
A: I am very happy that I was able to win this competition, the other chefs that I cooked against were from South Africa, Namibia and Egypt.

Winning this award is a great success and a milestone in my career. It has also boosted my confidence and taught me that you should always aim high. I am really excited about going to Korea for the final next year and have already started my training.

My dream is to become a Chef de Cuisine and to keep on expanding my knowledge about preparing and cooking food.

 

Hans Bueschkens Semi-Finals, Abu Dhabi

Appetizer
Braised Kobe Beef Oyster Blade
Caramelized Walnuts, Roasted Butter Nut Squash, Vanilla Apple Puree, Seared Kobe Blade

 

Main Course
Potato Crusted Halibut
Tomato Ravioli, Sweet Potato Mash, Water Cress Foam, Sugar Snaps

 

Dessert
Strawberry Trifle
Yogurt Arcacia Honey Cream, Fresh Strawberries, Pistachio, Chocolate Flakes

 

 

 

Daniel Edward, 31, UAE
Winner, WACS GlobalChef Semi-Finals, Africa/Middle East 2011
Specialty in modern cuisine while respecting classic combinations

Present Position

Present Establishment

Specialty Sous Chef

The Address Downtown Dubai, Dubai  

Previous Positions

Previous Establishments

Senior Chef de Partie

The Edge Private Dining Restaurant

Chef de Partie

Raffles Dubai Fire and Ice, Raffles Grill and Cellar

Demi Chef de Partie

Al Raha Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Junior Cook

Mandarin Oriental, Jarkarta, Indonesia

Commis II

Dusit Hotel, Dubai, UAE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accomplishments

 

 

Best Chef

 

Salon Culinaire, Jakarta 2011

Winner Anchor

 

Master Chef Challenge, Dubai 2011

Team Captain

The Address Downtown team

MLA Black Box Challenge 2010

Best Appetizer

 

MLA Black Box Challenge 2010

Best Dessert

 

MLA Black Box Challenge 2010

1st Runner Up

 

Emirates Salon Chef Competition 2010

2nd Runner Up

 

Emirates Junior Chef Competition 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: What was the most challenging moment during the competition?
A: The time when we start do plating of the dishes within the time limits.            

Q: How do you feel about winning?
A: I feel very happy and proud.

 

 

 

GLOBAL CHEF CHALLENGE SEMI FINAL
ABU DHABI

APPETIZER
Hot and Cold

AACO Kobe Master Oyster Blade

Tartare | Tataki | Sous Vide

Toast Point | Yuzu Dressing | Fresh Salad | Eggplant Teriyaki

 

MAIN COURSE

Sterling White Halibut
Bake | Sous Vide | Mixture
Green Pea Puree | Tomato Pea Salsa |Girolles Fricasse | Potato Ring | Leek Emulsion

 

DESSERT

Fresh Strawberry
Roulade | Jelly | Mousse | Sorbet