CULINAIRE
MALAYSIA 2023
“The Finest Culinary Spectacle
Concludes”
Kuala Lumpur – Culinaire Malaysia 2023,
the region's most prestigious biennial culinary event, concluded on 22nd
September 2023 after four days of culinary excellence, innovation, and fierce
competition.
The
16th edition of this culinary extravaganza took place at the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre, Hall 8 from 19th to 22nd September
2023. The event brought together a total of 1144 participants from 12
countries, competing across 37 classes, showcasing their skills, creativity,
and passion for culinary arts.
The
event was capped off with an Awards Presentation Dinner at the Pullman Kuala
Lumpur City Centre Hotel and Residences where it was graced by YBrs. En Amin
Yahya, the Senior Director, Domestic & Event of Malaysian Tourism Promotion
Board (MTPB) who served as the evening Guest of Honour on behalf of Dato’ Dr
Ammar Abd Ghapar the Director General of MTPB.
En Amin Yahya was accompanied by En Azmi Abdullah, the Regional Director
of MTPB Central Region.
A total
of 148 judges from around the world, led by Chief Judge Chef Karl Heinz Ney
from the German Chef Association, dedicated significant effort to assess the
skills of each participant. As a result, during Culinaire Malaysia 2023, a
total of 573 medals were proudly conferred, which consisted of 321
Bronze, 173 Silver, 78 Gold medals, and 1 Gold with
Distinction. In addition to the conferred medals, 34 prestigious awards were
bestowed upon the best of the bests in the industry and region during the Awards
Presentation Dinner.
Culinaire Malaysia 2023 Winners:
1.
Most Outstanding
Mixologist
Toh Poh Lin
(Berjaya University College)
2.
Most Outstanding
Coffee Connoisseur
Ong Ye Cheng
(Taylor's University)
3.
Most Outstanding
F&B Personnel
Chang Lay Seong
(Berjaya University College)
4.
Malaysia Tiger Cup
Professional - Champion
De Wan 1958 by Che Wan
5.
Malaysia Tiger Cup
Professional – 1st Runner up
Banyan Tree Hotel Kuala Lumpur
6.
Malaysia Tiger Cup
Professional – 2nd Runner up
W Kuala Lumpur
7.
Malaysia Young Tiger
Cup – Champion
Crouching Tigers
(Taylor's University)
8.
Malaysia Young Tiger
Cup – 1st Runner up
ACSA Team
(Azerbaijan Culinary Specialists Association)
9.
Malaysia Young Tiger
Cup – 2nd Runner up
APCA Malaysia
(Academy Of Pastry and Culinary Arts Malaysia)
10. F&B Facilities Chef of The Nation Award - Champion
Mohamad Fauzan Bin Martin
(Academy Of Pastry and Culinary Arts Malaysia)
11. F&B Facilities Chef of The Nation Award – 1st
Runner up
Khor Pong Yew
(Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre)
12. F&B Facilities Chef of The Nation Award – 2nd
Runner up
Mohd Aidi Azhar Bin Mohd Nasir
(Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant)
13. CLC Blossom Blue Cod Fish / Seafood Main Course – Champion
Gan Kar Wai
(W Kuala Lumpur)
14. CLC Blossom Blue Cod Fish / Seafood Main Course – 1st
Runner up
Khairul Ashikhin Bt Abdullah Suhami
(Kolej Komuniti Chenderoh Perak)
15. CLC Blossom Blue Cod Fish / Seafood Main Course – 2nd
Runner up
Bruce Low
(Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur)
16. CLC Apprentice Fish Main Course - Champion
Muhammad Amirul Mukminin Bin Mohamad Sham
(Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur)
17. CLC Apprentice Fish Main Course - 1st Runner up
Wang
Wei Xiang
(Mandarin
Oriental Kuala Lumpur)
18. CLC Apprentice Fish Main Course – 2nd Runner up
Muhd Anaz Hariz Bin Muhd Rizal
(Impiana KLCC Hotel)
19. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Professional Chef -
Champion
Noradlan Bin Adnan
20. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Professional Chef –
1st Runner up
Ivan Soh Zhi Siang
(Gan Teck Kar Investments Pte Ltd)
21. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Professional Chef –
2nd Runner up
Mohamed Asyraf Azrai Bin Mohamed Nawi
(Biz Milla Catering (M) Sdn Bhd)
22. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Junior Chef –
Champion
Muhammad Fahmi Bin Nasir
(Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre)
23. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Junior Chef – 1st
Runner up
Muhammad Zulhilmi Bin Mahamad Zamri
(Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Terengganu Kampus
Dungun)
24. Real California Milk Pizza Challenge – Junior Chef – 2nd
Runner up
Yee Cai Jun
(Dough Bakery & Café)
25. Ultimate MLA Aussie Meat Young Butcher Chef Challenge –
Champion
Liao, Ci-Hong
26. Ultimate MLA Aussie Meat Young Butcher Chef Challenge – 1st
Runner up
Chih
Lun, Lai
27. Ultimate MLA Aussie Meat Young Butcher Chef Challenge – 2nd
Runner up
Mohd
Zamri Bin Mohd Ramli
(TFP
Retail Sdn Bhd)
28. Most Outstanding Chef
Zulkifli Bin Hamdan
(Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre)
29. Most Outstanding Apprentice
Syed Muhammad Daniel Bin Syed Abdullah
(The Westin Kuala Lumpur)
30. Most Outstanding Pastry Chef
No winner
31. Most Outstanding Artist
No winner
32. Most Outstanding Team in Catering Services
Taylor's University
33. Overall Culinaire Malaysia 2023 Champion for
Non-Professional
No winner
34. Overall Culinaire Malaysia 2023 Champion for Professional
EQ Kuala Lumpur
As
Culinaire Malaysia 2023 comes to a close, the Malaysian Association of Hotels
extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, judges, sponsors, media
partners, and attendees who contributed to the event's success. The event would
not have been possible without your unwavering support.
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