NZ WelTec student selected for Young Chef Olympiad –

Wellingtonian Michelle Burling-Claridge, a Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality Management student at Whitireia and WelTec (Te Pūkenga), has been selected to represent New Zealand at the IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2023 on January 29. Following two years of hosting the International Institute of Hotel Management’s Young Chef Olympiad event online, the global culinary competition is now back to being judged in person in India. Michelle represents New Zealand in the Group E section heat to be held in Hyderabad, with competitors from Jordan, Sweden, Namibia, Spain, USA, South Africa, Uzbekistan and Portugal. Young chefs from over 50 countries will fly…
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Accor adds Orient Express Silenseas luxury to its portfolio –

One hundred and forty years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of plans for the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in hospitality Accor, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leading shipbuilding company, this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future with spectacular interiors will set sail in 2026. “With Orient Express Silenseas, we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the…
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RC Show 2023 returns with Heart & Hustle to Toronto –

Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice expo returns as the year’s most anticipated foodservice trade event. RC Show 2023 returns to Toronto’s Energy Center at Exhibition Place, combining the best of the hospitality and foodservice industry – a dynamic in-person trade show, with conferences, competitions and events. The looming recession – From inflation significantly affecting grocery prices to supply chain costs, what can we do to mitigate these challenges? Labor issues & mental health – Find solutions to help support staff and the consumer experience. What’s Trending? Hear about the hottest new and noteworthy trends shaping how we live in 2023,…
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Champions of Cheese Awards celebrate 20th year –

Kiwi cheesemakers have until Monday February 20 to enter the 2023 NZ Champions of Cheese Awards. Celebrating a milestone of 20 years of recognizing and promoting NZ Cheese, the awards will be judged at Wintec Rotokauri Campus on the weekend of March 4 & 5. Medal winners will be named on Tuesday March 28 and the champions announced at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards Gala Dinner to be held in Hamilton on 4 May 2023. Calling for entries for 2023, Chair of the New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association (NZSCA) Simon Lamb said, “celebrating 20 years of the NZ Champions…
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The Future of Royal Rings: Predictions for the Next Generation of Danish Royals

The future of royal rings, particularly in the Danish royal family, is an exciting subject for those who follow both royal traditions and modern trends in jewelry. The engagement ring, an essential symbol of commitment, has always been a central part of royal life. In Denmark, this tradition has evolved alongside the changing tastes and values of each generation. As the Danish monarchy looks to the future, many are curious about how the next generation of royals will approach the timeless tradition of engagement rings, as well as the significance they will place on their personal jewelry choices. Looking ahead,…
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Bocuse d’Or Aotearoa team placed 15th in global culinary Olympics –

Denmark has won the Bocuse d’Or with Norway and Hungary coming second and third place respectively in the world’s most high profile cooking competition. Led by Chef William Mordido, the NZ team placed 15th in our first final participation in the biennial competition, which was held in Lyon, France at the SIRHA Lyon Trade Exhibition centre. Australia placed 18th. One of Denmark’s winning entries. Twenty-four teams consisting of some of the best chefs on the planet were gathered in Lyon at the Olympics of Food. Known to be the most prestigious and difficult culinary competition on Earth, the Bocuse d’Or…
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Keen hospitality experts wanted –

The future of the New Zealand hospitality & tourism sector requires your knowledge NOW! The New Zealand Culinary Arts Development Trust is seeking keen hospitality experts to show leadership and direction for upcoming students across all aspects of the industry, to join the 2023 team. Position/Role: Competition Committee Member.Term: 1 year (annually, option to reapply each year).Positions Available: 5 – 6 Committee Members Nationwide (no set location).Salary: ‘Voluntary’ (with perks, good vibes and warm fluffes for helping the next generation of culinary professionals). The ‘Culinary Arts Development Trust’ (CADTrust) is an independent, charitable trust responsible for providing support and resources…
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Noma announces 2024 closure to enter food lab field –

Noma, the Copenhagen restaurant that helped define a genre of ultra high-end, locally foraged, and culinary groundbreaking cuisine, has announced that it will close its doors in 2024. After several announcements over the years that Noma was temporarily closing, opening up pop-up locations in Mexico, Japan, or Australia, becoming a pandemic-era burger joint or otherwise reinventing itself, the renowned restaurant has announced it is shutting down regular service. For good this time. Once the restaurant closes its doors, Noma will host occasional pop-ups and transform into a full-time food lab, which essentially means the newest player in the world of…
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