
The
FHA Culinary Challenge is Asia’s most recognised
culinary competition. Symbolising the pinnacle of excellence,
hundreds of practitioners in the F&B trade worldwide
gather to compete with their peers at this international
challenge.
Under the watchful eyes of internationally acclaimed chefs as judges, here are the winners that have emerged from FHA2008 Culinary Challenge:
Individual Classes
Best Artist
Manu Songsri (Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers), Thailand
Best Chef, Asian Meal
Wang Tsung Ming (Lake Shore Hotel Hsin Chu), Taiwan
Best Chef, New Asia Cuisine
Elson Cheong Kah Seng (Fairmont Singapore), Singapore
Best Apprentice Team – Two to Tango
Chang Yu Wen and Chen Lin Chieh (Taipei Kai-Ping Culinary School), Taiwan
Best Pastry Chef
Tai Chien Lin (Equinox Complex), Singapore
Best Chef Award
Yew Eng Tong (The Cannery Singapore), Singapore
Best Culinary Establishment
SATS Catering Pte Ltd, Singapore
Dream Team Challenge

Temasek Culinary Academy (Temasek Polytechnic), Singapore
1st Runner Up
Team TAC (Tokyo American Club), Japan
2nd Runner Up
Burj Al Arab ( Jumeirah Emirates Towers), UAE
Gourmet Team Challenge

The Cannery Singapore, Singapore
1st Runner Up
The Hong Kong Chefs Association Ladies & Cuisine Gourmet Team, Hong Kong
2nd Runner Up
Singapore Chefs Association, Singapore
Please click here to download a pdf copy of the list of winners.
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The judges grading the culinary creations at the Challenge

One of the competing chefs preparing his culinary masterpiece at the Dream Team Challenge
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The Organiser congratulates all the winners of the Challenge and we would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for contributing to the event’s continual success. FHA Culinary Challenge will return in 2010!
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The Champion Team from Society Of Chinese Cuisine Chefs (新加坡中厨协会), Singapore |
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The 2nd edition of the FHA Imperial Challenge saw the participation of talented teams from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan during the 4 day event. The winning team (Gold award winner) of each day competed on 25 April 2008 for the Final Challenge. Here are the winners of the FHA Imperial Challenge:
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: Society Of Chinese Cuisine Chefs (新加坡中厨协会), Singapore |
1st Runner Up: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre(新达城), Singapore
2nd Runner Up: Taiwan Master Chef(台湾米其林厨师学会), Taiwan
Best Chef Award: Lee Chi Hwa, Persatuan Tukang Masak Johor Bahru (柔佛厨业联谊会), Malaysia
Tasty Singapore Signature Dish Winner: Society Of Chinese Cuisine Chefs (新加坡中厨协会), Singapore
Please click here to download a pdf copy of the list of winners.
The Organiser congratulates all the winners of the Challenge and we would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for contributing to the event’s continual success.
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About SCI
Singapore Culinary Institute (SCI) is managed
by Restaurant Association of Singapore. SCI will be the first
and only culinary school in Singapore that emphasizes in Chinese
cuisine. SCI provides a range of training programmes and educational
and social events. The mission of SCI is "to be the leading
F&B training school where learning is shaped by knowledge,
skills & attitudes".
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such Chilli Sauce, Hot Sweet & Sour Bean Paste, Hoi Sin
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Asia Barista Champion - Mr. Carl Sara from
New Zealand
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For the first time at FHA2008, the Asia Barista Championship had professional baristas from countries such as Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand fighting for the title of Asia Barista Champion. The 2 day event witnessed the superb skills of the participants and here are the winners for the Championship:
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Mr. Carl Sara (New Zealand) |
1st Runner Up: Mr. Scottie Callaghan (Australia)
2nd Runner Up: Mr. Liu Jia Wei (Taiwan)
Best Espresso: Mr. Liu Jia Wei (Taiwan)
Best Latte Art: Mr. Carl Sara (New Zealand)
Best Blended Signature Beverage: Mr. Carl Sara (New Zealand)
The Organiser congratulates all the winners of the Championship and we would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for contributing to the event’s success.


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The Singapore team is the Champion team for 2008! |
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2008’s Asian Pastry Cup had teams from around Asia (except Japan and Korea as they run their own national selections) competing and displaying their skills in front of a live audience during FHA2008. The participating teams competed in various categories such as ‘Sugar Showpiece’,’Chocolate Showpiece’, ‘Plated Dessert’ and ‘Chocolate Cake’. The Asian Pastry Cup is the official platform to pre-select 3 Asian countries to participate in the World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France. However for Asian Pastry Cup 2008, the judges decided to select 4 Asian teams with Malaysia as the 4th team to compete in the World Pastry Cup.
A new visual identity for the APC was launched this year. The egg marks the birth of the new and also represents the one ingredient that remains a common theme across many pastry cultures. The gold swirls are an Asian design element that alludes to the exchange and blending of new ideas.
Here are the winners for the 2nd edition of the Asian Pastry Cup:
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1st Runner Up: Taiwan
2nd Runner Up: China
Media Prize: Singapore
Best Sugar Showpiece Prize: Taiwan
Best Chocolate Showpiece Prize: Taiwan
Best Plated Dessert Prize: Malaysia
Best Chocolate Cake Prize: Singapore
Special Team Spirit Prize: Mauritius
Special Singapore Pastry Alliance Prize: Sri Lanka
The Organiser congratulates all the winners of the Asian Pastry Cup and we would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for contributing to the event’s success.
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Dermot Nolan, Master of Wine was one of the judges for the competition |
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Back for the 3rd time, Wine&SpiritsAsia had over 500 entries judged by influential connoisseurs in the industry. Of all the entries that were submitted, 7 emerged with gold, 38 were awarded silver, 206 got bronze, while 172 obtained Merit.
Here is the list of winners for the 'Best of' Awards at the Wine&SpiritsAsia Challenge 2008:
Name of 'Best of' Award |
Awards |
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Wine Name, Vintage |
Brand Name |
Vineyard Name |
Region, Country |
Participating Organisation |
Best Sweet Wine of Show |
Gold |
Sweet Table Wine |
Welsch Riesling-Chardonnay, 2002 |
Weingut Mumenrieder |
Neubruch |
Neusiedlersee, Austria |
Weingut Mumenrieder |
Best Blended Wine of Show |
Gold |
New World Wine Varietals / Blends |
Jacob's Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet, 2001 |
Jacob's Creek |
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South Australia, Australia |
Jacob's Creek Wines |
Best Shiraz of the Show |
Gold |
New World Wine Varietals / Blends |
Patricia Shiraz, 2005 |
Brown Brothers |
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Victoria, Australia |
Brown Brothers |
Best Italian Wine of Show |
Gold |
Sparkling Wines |
Valdobbiadene Prosecco Doc Crede Brut, 2006 |
Bisol Desiderio & Figli |
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Veneto, Italy |
Bisol Desiderio & Figli |
Best Sauvignon Blanc of Show (Old World) |
Silver |
Still Wines - France |
Domaine de Noizet, 2007 |
Marcel Sautejeau |
Pouilly Fume AOC |
Loire, France |
Castel |
Best Reisling Spaetlese Style of Show |
Silver |
Still Wines - Germany |
Piesporter Goldtroepfchen Kabinett Riesling, 2007 |
Reinhold Haart |
Piesporter Goldtroepfchen |
Mosel, Germany |
Magma Trade + Consult |
Click here for the list of 2008’s winning wine labels. The 4th edition of Wine&SpiritsAsia Challenge will be back in 2010!
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Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
Running alongside FHA2008 are a series of exciting and insightful
conferences and workshops that will certainly enhance your
visit to the show. Here’s an opportunity to hear industry
experts share their wealth of knowledge on a wide range of
topics while you can network with fellow delegates to update
on market information too. Click here for more information
on the line-up.
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