LAHORE – A team of Pakistani chefs clinched the second position at the 15th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival 2018 in Turkey earlier this month.
The National Culinary Team of Pakistan (NCTP) won 19 gold medals, 7 silver medals, 2 bronze medals, besides securing first position in Special Team Practical at the festival, which was held between February 2-5 in the Turkish city.
“I congratulate the entire nation on this great achievement and appreciate all players of our National Culinary Team for demonstrating their excellent talents. Achieving all this without any support from the government is certainly highly commendable,” said Ahmad Shafiq, the founder and CEO of COTHM Pakistan & Dubai.
“While celebrating the moments of immense joy and pride on this exceptional achievement, I dedicate these medals and awards to our ‘rising and beautiful Pakistan’,” added Shafiq, who is also the secretary general of Chefs’ Association of Pakistan.
Culinary professionals from 20 countries came together for the 15th time at Tuyap Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Turkey.
Judges were briefed to mark up competitors who, in their opinion, showed the maximum number of craft skills in producing their dishes. It was in the competitor’s interest to complete as many tasks, including butchery and filleting of fish, in the time allocated for that class.
The objective of the competition in International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival is to provide channels between Turkish culinary cultures and other foreign culinary cultures. Turkish chefs and world-class chefs share in the exciting display and exchange knowledge that takes place in this competition.
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After the membership of Cooks & Chefs Federation of Turkey was accepted in 2008 by WACS, the 15th festival became an important festival as an international event. The successful participants who provided to showcase their culinary skills, under the standards of the World Association of Chefs Societies got medals and also certificates that are valid all around the world.
