Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort s sweeps 60 medals at the 2nd East Coast Culinary Cocktail Competition 2013.

Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort held their 2nd East Coast Culinary & Cocktail Competition where top Fujairah hotels showcased their brightest and best through static culinary displays, edible artistic arrangements and mixology. 

With over 11 categories and 100 chefs competing for the 62 Emirates Culinary Guild medals, Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort managed sweep 60 medals in this remarkable competition.

This event hosted by Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort for 2 consecutive years is a part of the hotel’s CSR programs. Culinary competitions play a vital role in culinary arts and as they continually raise the standards of culinary excellence. This year’s competition showcased new trends, classical skills, innovative techniques, and most of all the exceptional talent, dedication, and competitive spirit.

“It’s an incredible honour for me to be a part of Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort’s East Coast Culinary & Cocktail Competition, it represents everything I believe in as a chef,” said K.A.C. Prasad, Executive Chef at Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort “As chefs, and consumers, we are fortunate to work in a province that is able to produce such a range of ingredients, from fruits, vegetables, dairy products, proteins, breads and much more” he continued.

Each competition is called a ‘class’. Each class of the various competitions is intended to test the differing skills of entrants whilst also celebrating the preparation and presentation of food and its accoutrements in attractive and pleasing forms.

Competitors were evaluated by a panel of 10 chefs and 50 renowned chef marshals, mandated by the Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG) to judge culinary events to ensure the highest competition standards.

There is no other culinary challenge in the East Coast as unique and exciting as ours.” said Ashraf Helmy, General Manager & Area Business Development Manager of Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort. “We are thrilled to bring together the best young talents in the world and give them an opportunity to demonstrate their culinary expertise and creativity to a jury of incredibly accomplished chefs.” he concluded.