“Chef of the Century” marks Final Round of The 2016 Golden Spoon Contest

Thứ sáu, 18/11/2016 07:55

This December, Mr. Eckart Witzigmann, one of four the world most famous chef tittled “Chef of the Century”, will be in Vietnam as a professional judge of The Golden Spoon Contest 2016, final round.

This is the first time that “the chef who has achieved every important trophy in world food industry” attends at a chef contest in Viet Nam.

Eckart Witzigmann was born in Austria. He received the rare award chef of the century from the Gault Millau guide in 1994 and was ranked among the world greatest chefs.

Mr. Eckart had had 13 years experience in numerous countries in the world before he came to German in 1971 and developed his career here. At that time, his restaurant Aubergine in Munich was considered as the first restaurant in German. With relentless efforts and dedication, Mr. Eckart Witzigmann became another chef in the world to receive the esteemed 3-star Michelin in 1979. This is what every chef in this planet is longing for.


Chef of the Century Eckart Witzigmann.

Mr. Eckact Witzigmann is respected not only because of his exceptional talent but also because he has been a passionate teacher. The phrase “Witzigmann’s disciples” is numerously repeated in world food industry. Beside training and consulting all over the world, Witzigmann is also one of the most successful culinary authors within 20 years.

Witzigmann began his new projects in 2002 named Ekart Witzigmann Palazzo and Witzigmann-Roncalli-Bajazzo, which have been praised and counted by kings and national leaders. He was also mentioned on New York Times as “chef of kings and gods”.

The name Eckart Witzigmann is a parameter of quality such as ECKART (international Eckar Witzigmann Awards). This award has been given since 2004 by Eckart himself in order to honor excellent individuals in culinary art, renewal, responsibility and enjoyment, and living culture.

The notable chef was also conferred tittle of Honor Professor – Doctor by Orebo University (Sweden) not to honor his past achievements but also to preserve his knowledge passed on next generations. Eckart Witzigmann is especially proud of this tittle.

There have been many famous culinary experts participated in The Golden Spoon contests as professional judges, such as chef Otto Weibel – Chairman of Singaporean Chefs Association, Robert Danhi – expert of Southeast Asian food, Marco Brueschweiler – global master chef conferred by Chefs Association of the World, and Sakal PHOEUNG – Chairman of Vietnamese Escoffier Association. However, there had been no precedent that a Chef of the Century participates at a culinary contest in Vietnam. This event contributes to affirm professionalism and international stature of the contest. Moreover, this is a great opportunity to introduce Vietnamese rich, diverse cuisine to the world.

By The Golden Spoon Awards


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