IFSA ANNOUNCES NEW CHEF COMPETITION

In celebration of authentic Latin and Caribbean onboard cuisine, IFSA is proud to announce an exciting new opportunity for chefs involved in airline/onboard foodservice. A first-ever Chef Competition will be held in conjunction with the upcoming IFSA Global Leadership Conference—Latin America and the Caribbean to be held at the Caesar Park Hotel in Panama City, Panama December 4-6, 2005.

The deadline for online recipe submission is Friday, October 14th. Expert judges from around the globe involved in onboard foodservice will narrow down entries to the top three finalists. The finalists will receive complimentary registration to the Conference and will prepare their dishes on-site in the kitchen of the host Hotel in Panama City, Panama for a panel of judges.

The winner will be announced during the conference on Tuesday, December 6. We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to showcase your talents or encourage someone in your company to participate.

Entrance Criteria:
(no entry fee is required)

  • Recipe Must be an Entrée/Main Dish
  • Recipe Must Include Latin/Caribbean Ingredients
  • Recipe Must be Airline Affordable for Business Class
  • Recipe Should Serve One Passenger
  • Preparation Time Onboard Must Be Consistent with Industry Practice
  • Assembly Time Onboard Must Be Consistent with Industry Practice
  • No Special Equipment Should Be Needed to Serve Onboard
  • Must be Able to Prepare in a Hotel Kitchen

Information Required with Online Recipe Submission:
(English Language Preferred)

  • Biography/CV including number of years involved with in airline/onboard industry
  • Photo of Chef
  • Description of Entrée/Main Dish
  • Recipe in SI (International System of Units or Metric Measure)
  • Description of Preparation Process
  • Description of How To Serve Onboard
  • Photo of Entrée/Main Dish As It Would Be Served Onboard
  • Cost Per Serving (in USD as feasible)
  • Ingredient Sourcing Provided (if possible)
  • Photos or Video of Chef Preparing Recipe (optional)

Initial Judging Criteria:

  • All Entrance Criteria is Met
  • All Required Entry Information is Submitted
  • Recipe and Ingredients are Authentic Latin American or Caribbean
  • Entrée/Main Dish has General Appeal
  • Entrée/Main Dish is Feasible for Onboard Environment (e.g., time, cost, preparation)
  • Entrée/Main Dish is Creative and Innovative

Final Judging Criteria:

  • Creative use of Latin/Caribbean Ingredients
  • Flavor
  • Plate presentation

Winner Receives:

  • Chef Coat with IFSA logo
  • Commemorative Plaque
  • Article with Photo Featured in Onboard IFSA (electronic monthly newsletter), on IFSA Web site and Sent to Trade Media of Chef’s Choice Via Press Release
  • Entrée Featured by IFSA Member Airline in Latin America or Caribbean Routes as Feasible
  • Free Airline Travel Up To A Value of $1,000 USD (for personal use)