Top Chefs Turning up the Heat at Nzchefs National Salon

Top Chefs Turning up the Heat at Nzchefs National Salon

Some of New Zealand’s best and brightest chefs will be putting their culinary prowess and creativity to the test this weekend, when they compete for top awards at the NZChefs National Salon.

The four day event will showcase a variety of cooking competitions for primary, secondary and tertiary students, as well as industry professionals. The main features being the Nestlé Toque d’Or tertiary events, International Pacific Rim Global Chef, Global Pastry Chef and Hans Bueschkens World Junior Chef competitions.

The National Salon will run from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August 2015, at the Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds, alongside The Auckland Food Show.

“The National Salon is a popular event on the hospitality industry calendar” says NZChefs President Graham Hawkes. “However this year, we’ve got such a huge range of competitions, demonstrations and events that we think there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy”.

Visitors will be able to watch the chefs in action from the auditorium style seating above the kitchens and view the judging of the dishes out in the open. Competitions range from Best Café Brunch to the impressive 6 hour Global Pastry Chef event, the Tapas Open, City and Guilds Team Skills to the Primary School Kids Can Cook event.

Admission to the NZChefs National Salon is free and visitors will also be able to watch smoothie, cocktail and barista heats live on stage in the Brew Theatre, as well as a variety of cooking demonstrations.

To celebrate the event returning to its former home of the Logan Campbell Centre, NZChefs have also brought back classic hospitality events such as table setting, bed making and waiter races.

See www.nzchefs.org.nz for a detailed program and event guide.

NZChefs National Salon

Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane

Thursday 30th July – Sunday 2nd August 2015, 8am – 5pm daily

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