ECA Events

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Menu Planning and Menu Engineering   ⇒   Cairo, 4 - 6 June Learn the key factors & characteristics of menu planning with Chef Markus Iten, ECA President, as well as the composition of a menu, nutritional values & balanced diet, more >>>

Egypt 5th Place at WACS Global Chefs Challenge in Namibia

Representing Egypt at the WACS Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Finals in Namibia, Chef Heba Mohamed El Azab, scored 5th place. The winner Candice Philip of South Africa will be representing the Middle East & Africa region at the world finals taking place at the WACS Congress in Norway in 2014, more >>>
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Thai Cooking Class for CTCE Students

In line with the efforts of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Thai embassy in Cairo in cooperation with the Egyptian Chefs Association recently launched a series of Thai cooking classes for students, professionals and hobby chefs alike. The Thai Ambassador, inaugurated the first Thai cooking class, which was held for the students of the Culinary Training Centers of Egypt. More >>>

Malaysian Palm Oil, Perfect for All Your Cooking Needs

Experts in food science and technology came together at the InterContinental Cairo Citystars on 24th of April to discuss the special nutritional and technical attributes of palm oil. The informative session was attended by ECA's members who were eager to get updated with the latest on the uses of palm oil. More >>>

Red Sea Chefs Bring Sweet Delights to Orphans

With joined efforts and good teamwork, the Red Sea Chefs in cooperation with the Red Crescent Association in Hurghada were able to bring sweet delights to the less privileged children, brightening up their day and bringing them joy on April 5th, National Orphan day. The chefs prepared large cakes designed in more >>>
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Red Sea Culinary Stars

The Red Sea Chefs Chapter, under the umbrella of ECA and WACS, concluded another successful Hurghada Salon Culinaire'13. The culinary arts show saw more than 70 chef participants. The culinary exhibits were of the best level and chefs scored 6 Gold, 10 Silver and 20 Bronze medals in total. The jury awarded a gold medal with distinction to Ibrahim Mohamed Ghoush, more >>>

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Chef's Corner Issue 72

Find out about the expected culinary trends for 2013. Read all about the splendid ECA Gala dinner; the exciting largest ever Um Ali Tagine event in Hurghada; and how celebrity chefs are making a difference worldwide through their charity foundations, etc.

Also take the culinary quiz, check out the latest culinary book reviews and read about chefs' news and promotions >>> MORE!

ECA 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner

The Egyptian Chefs Association (ECA) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a unique Gala evening, featuring the culinary talents of Egypt's Culinary Ambassadors. The event was attended by the WACS President, Gissur Gudmundsson, along with 150 distinguished guest, among them Egypt's top management from, more >>>
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Largest-ever Um Ali Tagine in Hurghada

The Red Sea Chefs drew crowds of curious visitors to the Largest-ever Um Ali Tagine as part of the Red Sea Festival days to promote tourism to the region. It took over 300 chefs from 40 different Red Sea hotels to prepare and serve the whopping 7,000 kilos of the traditional Egyptian dessert!
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Congratulations CTCE Graduates!

The Egyptian Chefs Association congratulates the first 176 graduates of the Culinary Training Centers of Egypt. On Tuesday, 16 October, in the attendance of H.E. Hisham Za'zou, Minister of Tourism of Egypt more >>>
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ECA Culinary Passport for Professionals

The Egyptian Chefs Association launched the ECA Culinary Passport.
The Passport is a reflection of your dedication to professionalism. It is a great asset, not only to keep records for yourself, but also to show your dedication to learning and self development when you go to job interviews more >>>