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Taba Heights Salon Culinaire'12
Monday 16, July

Hosted by:
Logo Sofitel Taba
Sponsored by:

Unilever Foodsolutions       Heinz


Time Schedule: 16 July
Set-up of cold platter exhibits: 08.00hrs – 09.30hrs
Judging: 09.30hrs – 11.30hrs
Salon open to public: 12.00 – 16.00hrs
Official award ceremony: 17.00hrs
Exhibits clearance: 18:00hrs

Registration LE 100 for ECA Members and LE 150 for Non-Members per competition category.

Registration forms and payments should be with the ECA office before Thursday, 05 July'12.

Registration Closing Date: Thursday, 05 July'12

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Competition Categories

Category 1: Plated Starters

To display three different types of starters, hot or cold, for one cover each, suitable for a la carte service. Presented cold to represent hot where applicable. Practical, up-to-date presentation is required.

Category 2: Show Platters

To display one platter fish or meat for EIGHT PERSONS, with showpiece and appropriate garnish. One separate plate, of one portion with garnish, must be displayed to view actual portion. Total of 9 portions should be prepared.

Category 3: Tapas, Finger Foods and/or Snacks

To display 5 different kinds of tapas hot or cold, 6 pieces of each kind, suitable for evening cocktail service. Presented cold to represent hot where applicable.

Category 4: Plated Main Courses

To display three different types of main course plates, for one cover each, suitable for a la carte service. Practical, up-to-date presentation is required. Presented cold to represent hot.

Category 5: Plated Menu of the Day

To display one Cold Starter, Main Course and Dessert. Presented cold to represent hot where applicable. Each dish should be individually displayed, as it would be served on the table. Menu must be balanced and theme-based. Menu to be displayed.

Category 6: Plated Desserts

To display three different plated desserts, prepared hot or cold, for one cover each, suitable for a la carte service. Presented cold to represent hot where applicable. Practical, up-to-date presentation is required.

Category 7: Petit Fours with Showpiece

To display five different kinds of Petit Fours, six pieces of each kind. The Petit Fours and showpiece have to be in harmony, and theme-based. The showpiece should be made of edible products ONLY, such as chocolate, sugar, pastillage, etc.

Category 8: Showpieces

To display a decorative showpiece of competitor's own choice, suitable for placement on buffets as decoration. Showpieces must be made mostly of edible materials. Other materials are allowed only for internal support. Materials to be used could be sugar (different techniques), doughs, nougat, marzipan, chocolate, cacao painting, fruits, vegetables, salt, butter, fat or spices. Please mark on the entry form the main component of your showpiece: sugar, chocolate, fat, etc. The dimensions, including base or stand, should not exceed a maximum height of 1.50 meters and a maximum width of 1 meter. The minimum height is 60 cm.

Please note: No political, religious or sexual related themes are allowed.

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General Rules

The Taba Heights Salon Culinaire'12 is open for participation to all professional Egyptian chefs.
  • Table space allocated: 90 cm x 80 cm for all categories, except the showpiece category which has separate tables for display to allow the maximum width of 1 meter.
  • Recipes, menu and ingredient listings for all categories, except showpieces, required and must be displayed, typed in English with exhibit. The criteria for judging all dishes start with the description, a brief description of ingredients and method.
  • All competitors should wear full chefs' uniform, trousers (no jeans allowed), chef's jackets, apron and toque when setting up and during the official award ceremony.
  • No name or logo recognition is allowed on the competition exhibits during judging.
  • Chefs should set-up their exhibits within the time limit specified, late set-ups will lead to disqualification.
Judging will be according to the WACS Rules. Read the competition program, categories and rules carefully and please contact the ECA if you have any questions. The rules are all mandatory and not adhering to any can lead to disqualification.


Awards & Certificates

All participants will receive a participation certificate.

The respective medals and award certificates will be given to any competitor if s/he attains points as follows:
Gold with Distinction
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Merit
100 Points
99-90 Points
89-80 Points
79-70 Points
69-50 Points

Judging will be upon:

For categories 1 to 7
Composition / Professional Correct Preparation / Arrangement & Serving / Presentation & Innovation. Each 25 points for an accumulated maximum score of 100 points.

For category 8
Degree of Difficulty / Work Involved / Creativity / Presentation. Each 25 points for an accumulated maximum score of 100 points.

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Egyptian Chefs Association, Headquarter: 20 Salem Salem Street, Agouza, Cairo
Tel./Fax:  +202 3762 2116 / 7 / 8
Red Sea Chef's Chapter: Corniche Street, El Ghezawy Bld., Red Sea, Hurghada
Tel: 065 3541920 or 010-2040-5677
Email: eca@egyptchefs.com

 
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