Gulfood
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THE LARGEST ANNUAL

F&B SOURCING EVENT

IN THE WORLD

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REAL FOOD

REAL BUSINESS

 REAL FOOD              

REAL STORIES

REAL FOOD

   REAL VALUE

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WATCH GLOBAL CULINARY TALENT, UNITED ON ONE STAGE

This February, YouthX presented aspiring young chefs with an opportunity to showcase their skills, we seen young and upcoming chefs from International leading hotels and restaurants come together in a culinary competition like no other and rewarded for their contribution to the region’s growing influence on the global gastronomic scene

 

The YouthX Young Chef Challenge took place on 23rd February at Gulfood Top Table located at Dubai World Trade Centre.

 

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS

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BEHOLD A CULINARY COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER

THE COMPETITION

The International Finalists are required to prepare a 3-course menu in 60 minutes using a selection of sustainable ingredients.

THEMES

Teams will be judged on their incorporation of ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Zero Waste’ themes into their menus.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Teams will be judged on their vision and Industry acumen, menu engineering using themes, and presentation and taste.

MEET OUR INTERNATIONAL FINALISTS

Rancho Pescadero, Mexico

The Rancho Pescadero team brings a taste of traditional Mexican flavors fused with international influence. 

Sofitel The Obelisk, UAE

Balancing time-honored tradition with bold innovation, The Sofitel The Obelisk team is all set to face the ultimate culinary challenge. 

ITC Hotels, India

 

ITC Hotels India is known for their 'Responsible Luxury Culinary' showcasing local food culture and native ingredients.

Rosewood Phuket, Thailand  

Rosewood Phuket is known world-over for its commitment to sustainability and zero-waste, supporting  the finest home-grown ingredients, while presenting a diverse, seasonal menu of local fare.
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Phase 1 21 October Youth X



 

Phase 2 regional finals


 

Phasr 3 for Internatonal Finals

 

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From culinary castings to regional finals to the long-awaited international finals,

Gulfood 2023 presented the ultimate culinary competition like no other

 

 

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