{"id":213474,"date":"2024-10-08T16:32:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T20:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=213474"},"modified":"2024-10-09T06:03:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T10:03:09","slug":"10-schools-to-face-off-in-taste-of-wadadli-junior-chef-competition-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/10-schools-to-face-off-in-taste-of-wadadli-junior-chef-competition-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"10 schools to face off in Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABHTA\u2019s Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition 2024 Kicks Off
<\/strong>Star Ingredient: CHIEF Curry Products, Distributed by Mega Distributors<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda, October 8, 2024: The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) is thrilled to announce the start of the 2024\u00a0Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition<\/em>, an exciting event showcasing the culinary talents of young chefs from ten schools across the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The preliminary rounds will be held on Friday, October 11, at the Home Economics Lab of the Sir Novelle Richards Academy, and the finale will take place on November 8 at the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI).<\/p>

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Participating schools in the first round include Antigua Seventh-Day Adventist School, Christ the King High School, Glanvilles Secondary School, Irene B. Williams Secondary School, and Pares Secondary School. <\/p>

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In the second round, students from All Saints Secondary School, Antigua Girls’ High School, Antigua Grammar School, Jennings Secondary School, and St. Joseph’s Academy School will showcase their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young chefs will be competing in two intense rounds using the star ingredient\u2014curry\u2014provided by the CHIEF brand of products, distributed by Mega Distributors.<\/p>

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During the Media Launch held today, students had the opportunity to sample curry fish and chicken, giving them a preview of the culinary excellence required to impress the judges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These dishes provided insight into the flavor profiles and culinary techniques that the judges will be expecting from the competitors.<\/p>

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Executive Director of the ABHTA, Patrice Simon, shared her enthusiasm for the event: \u201cThis competition is not just about winning; it\u2019s about learning, growing, and preparing for the future. It reflects our island\u2019s deep love for food and culture, and we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of culinary professionals<\/em>\u201d Simon remarked.<\/p>

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Cathy-Ann Edwards Joseph, Director of the ABHTA Board, encouraged the junior chefs to seize the opportunity, stating, \u201cThe kitchen is not only a place of preparation but a place of innovation, exploration, and passion. I urge our junior chefs to take risks and bring their unique ideas to the table\u201d <\/em>Edwards Joseph noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition will offer generous prizes for the winning schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n