Philippine Culinary Cup: July 2010

Calling on all chefs!

The country finally has a culinary competition that it can be proud of. Co-organized by Premier Events, Pastry Alliance of the Philippines and Les Toques Blanches, this event is destined to be the most prestigious culinary competition today. Designed to adhere to international standards, the 1st Philippine Culinary Cup shall be held from August 4 - 7, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center.

The competition is made even more important as it is held alongside WOFEX or World Food Expo, the biggest food and beverage exposition. The exposition and the competition brings together all important segments of the food industry.

Don't miss this chance to witness the launch of the Philippine Culinary Cup!

GENERAL INFORMATION, REGISTRATION PROCEDURES, RULES and REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITORS

The following are the general information, registration and rules & regulations of the 1st Philippine Culinary Cup. All competitors are requested to read through this carefully.

1. DATES and VENUE
   The 1st Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) will be held in conjunction
   with WOFEX 10th Year Anniversary.
   The Competition dates are:    August 4 – 7, 2010 SMX

2. OPENING HOURS
    2.1 For visitors
            August 4 – 7, 2010 10:30AM – 7:00PM
    2.2 For competitors
            August 4 – 7, 2010 7:00AM – 7:00PM
            (6:00AM for Registration)

3. ADMISSION
    The competition will be opened to the Philippine Culinary Cup
    visitors only.

4. REGISTRATION
    Competitors are requested to wear their competitor’s badges
    throughout the     competition. Please note that the badges are
    NON TRANSFERABLE.

    All competitors are required to register one hour prior to
    their respective session.   The registration counter will be
    located at the Loading Dock outside Hall 3.

    Individual Competitors participating in more than 1 category:

   You need to register for EVERY respective category and
   please remember to bring your competitors badge as it will
   not be re-issued.

   All competitors must wear proper chef uniform at competition.
   No logo of establishment should be displayed on the chef jacket.

5. STANDBY
     All competitors are requested to return to the registration
     counter 15 minutes prior to their respective session to standby.

     For Live Cooking Sessions and Live Pastry Cooking :
     A draw will be given to the competitors then to decide which
     cooking station they will be using. This will take place upon
     registration.

     ALL COMPETITIONS WILL START ON TIME

6. BRING-IN COOKING ITEMS
     All self-brought cooking items should be unloaded in the
     loading bay of SMX Convention Center which is located at
     Ocean Drive (back of the venue). This area is for loading and
    strictly NOT for parking.

7. REMOVAL OF DISPLAYS
     All displays must be removed by competitors at a suggested
     date & time.  Please refer to display sheet for different
     categories. The organizer will not be responsible for any
     damage or loss items which are not collected by the
     competitor after the stipulated collection time.

     ALL DISPLAYS MUST NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE
     SUGGESTED REMOVAL TIME.

     Trash bins will be provided at the closing time for disposal
     of displays. Competitors are highly recommended to stand
     nearby their displays before the closing time to avoid any
     mishandling of display by a third party.

8. REMOVAL of SELF-BROUGHT PLATES
    Competitors are requested to come and collect their
    self-brought plates at 2 intervals. Collection time will be
    1400 – 1500 & 2000 – 2100 as morning session &
    afternoon session, respectively. The organizer will not be
    responsible for any damage or loss of items which are not
    collected by the competitor after the stipulated collection
    time.

9. ANNOUNCEMENT of the RESULTS
     All competition results (except Team Challenge
     Competition and Live Pastry Competition) will be posted
     on the result board at the competition area after each
     session.

10. DAILY PRIZE PRESENTATION
      Silver and Bronze medallists of hot cooking, display,
      ice-carving individual, pastry categories will be awarded at
      the daily prize presentation on the respective days
      August 4 – 7 at 5:00PM. Medals for competitions after
      3PM will be presented on the next day. All GOLD with
      Distinction & GOLD medals of the above categories, all
      medals of Team Challenge, Live Pastry, the Best Showpiece
      will be presented on the last day, August 7 at 5:30PM, at the
      Grand Award Presentation Ceremony.

      All winners are respectfully requested to wear proper chef’s
      uniform with hats for the presentation.

11. GRAND PRIZE PRESENTATION
       Grand Prize Presentation will be held on August 7, 2010,
       5:30PM at the Grand Award Stage. Details will be informed
       later on.

12. QUESTION and ANSWER SESSION
       Competitors are given opportunity to seek judges’ comments
       on their standard of entry at the competition area after each
       run of competition. However, the judges’ decisions are final
       and competitors’ appeal will not be entertained.

13. CHEF CORNER
       A Chef Corner will be located at the competition area and all
      chefs are welcomed.

14. MISCELLANEOUS
       Competitors who have not yet remitted their registration fees
       are urged to send their payment to the Event Secretariat
       immediately to confirm their participation.

      Should you require any clarification, please do not hesitate to
      contact us.  Please refer to Premier Events.

15. Contact Information

       Website: www.philippineculinarycup.blogspot.com

       Telephone No: (02)9291576 / 9297993 / 4364209

       Contact Person: Mr. Paulo Domingo or Mr. CJ Ruperto

*Subject to changes without prior notice as may be deemed
necessary for the overall success of the event

Sunday, July 18, 2010

An Invitation

Schedule of Activities

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