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The winner was Ashwin from Malaysia, followed by 1st runner up Marcin from Spain and 2nd runner up Tajinder from UK. Judges introduced an award for the Outstanding Dish as well and was given to Ian from Kenya.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150227054006/http://epaper.telegraphindia.com/paper/17-24-06@02@2015-1001.html "...And Moods & Moments from The Closing Ceremony at the Nalban Food Park"]. ''The Telegraph (T2 Calcutta Edition, Page-17)''. Friday, February 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-07.</ref> |
The winner was Ashwin from Malaysia, followed by 1st runner up Marcin from Spain and 2nd runner up Tajinder from UK. Judges introduced an award for the Outstanding Dish as well and was given to Ian from Kenya.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150227054006/http://epaper.telegraphindia.com/paper/17-24-06@02@2015-1001.html "...And Moods & Moments from The Closing Ceremony at the Nalban Food Park"]. ''The Telegraph (T2 Calcutta Edition, Page-17)''. Friday, February 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-07.</ref> |
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Ashwin, the 2015 Young Chef Olympiad winner, was awarded a cash prize of $ |
Ashwin, the 2015 Young Chef Olympiad winner, was awarded a cash prize of $7,000 USD, the YCO trophy and a gold medal.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150227054112/http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=20946&sid=1 "IIHM Kolkata hosts first Young Chef Olympiad, Budding Chefs from 15 countries take part in YCO"]. ''hospitalitybizindia.com''. By: HBI Staff | New Delhi | Saturday, February 14, 2015, 10:00 Hrs[IST]. Retrieved 2015-02-17.</ref>[[File:YCO Winner.jpg|thumb|Award Presentation to the Winner.]] |
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Revision as of 05:57, 14 March 2015
| YCO Logo | |
| Established | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cooking Competition |
| Founder | Dr. Suborno Bose |
| City | Kolkata |
| Country | India  |
| Website | http://www.ycolympiad.com |
The International Young Chef Olympiad 2015 was held in the city of Kolkata, India. The Ministry of Tourism (India), Government of India supported the world’s first such event.[1]The event was declared open at the City Centre (Salt Lake City, Kolkata) on the 29th of January 2015. All the participating countries namely USA, UK, Spain, France, Switzerland, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and India, marched in to the arena with their country flags, supported by their teams and to unceasing applause from the crowd.[2]
India was represented by Ms. Dhriti Verma, 3rd year student of IIHM Jaipur. Chief Guest for the evening, Mr. Scott Furssedonn Wood, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, wished luck to the participants. Dr. Suborno Bose, founder of Young Chef Olympiad concept and chairman of the organizing committee of the event and Chief Mentor of International Institute of Hotel Management unveiled the YCO trophy and declared the Olympiad open.
The Young Chef Olympiad flag was carried to the opening ceremony by 4 women. Ms Madhumita Mohanta, Executive Chef of the Lalit Great Eastern – Kolkata, Siddhika Ghosh – Owner of Restaurant “The Wise Owl” in Kolkata, Chef Payal – Master Chef Finalist from Kolkata and Chef Preeti Singh.[3]
The YCO oath was taken by Dhriti of India on behalf of all the participants. The Olympiad torch was carried to the arena by Garima Poddar, winner of the Young Chef India Schools 2014 contest held in London, and along with all the contestants lit up the main torch positioned on the top of the cake under the supervision of the Culinary Director of IIHM Chef Sanjay Kak. The lighting of the flames was followed by the cake cutting ceremony.
The 15 participants were Dylan from USA, Leo from France, Marcin from Spain,[4] Marlon from China, Sumaiya from Bangladesh, Ian from Kenya, Indra from Bhutan, Tadiwa from Zimbabwe, Harsha from Sri Lanka, Ryan from Switzerland, Jennipha from Thailand, Tajinder from UK, Htoo from Myanmar, Ashwin from Malaysia and Dhriti from India. They had to compete against each other for the top 8 positions on 30 January in the preliminary and elimination round. They had to cook with the given ingredients, within a specified time. They were marked on creativity, hygiene, taste and optimum utilization of the ingredients.
The team of judges was headed by Prof. David Foskett – Head, London School of Hospitality and Tourism, University of West London, UK along with Chef Kunal Kapur of the Master Chef India fame, noted food critic and writer – Chef Karen Anand, Italian Master Chef Roberto Boggio, and Chef Shaun Kenworthy.
The final was a contest between Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, Kenya, France and India.
In the competitive finals the contestants were asked to cook vegetarian dishes which was challenging for contestants from France and Spain as they were not trained to cook such dishes.[5]
The winner was Ashwin from Malaysia, followed by 1st runner up Marcin from Spain and 2nd runner up Tajinder from UK. Judges introduced an award for the Outstanding Dish as well and was given to Ian from Kenya.[6]
Ashwin, the 2015 Young Chef Olympiad winner, was awarded a cash prize of $7,000 USD, the YCO trophy and a gold medal.[7]
References
- ^ "IIHM to host first International ‘Young Chef Olympiad’ in Kolkata". The Indian Express Ltd. By: feonline | January 16, 2015 4:22 pm. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
- ^ "The Opening Ceremony of The Young Chef Olympiad Presented By IIHM in Association with T2". The Telegraph (T2 Calcutta Edition, Page-16). Friday, February 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
- ^ "IIHM Announces Winner of World's 1st International Young Chef Olympiad 2015". India Today. KOLKATA, India, February 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
- ^ "Student from Les Roches International comes second at Young Chef Olympiad 2015". hospitalitybizindia.com. By: HBI Staff | New Delhi | Friday, February 06, 2015, 12:15 Hrs[IST]. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ "15 Countries. One Winner. 12 Ingredients. One Winning Dish. Moments from the IIHM Young Chef Olympiad in Association with T2". The Telegraph (T2 Calcutta Edition, Page-10). Thursday, February 5, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
- ^ "...And Moods & Moments from The Closing Ceremony at the Nalban Food Park". The Telegraph (T2 Calcutta Edition, Page-17). Friday, February 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
- ^ "IIHM Kolkata hosts first Young Chef Olympiad, Budding Chefs from 15 countries take part in YCO". hospitalitybizindia.com. By: HBI Staff | New Delhi | Saturday, February 14, 2015, 10:00 Hrs[IST]. Retrieved 2015-02-17.