Culinary Entrepreneurship students from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management garnered medals at the 14th Philippine Culinary Cup. The competition was held from July 31 to August 3, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
In the Dream Team Challenge, Ben Patrick B. Judrial, Danica A. Lara, and Patricia Beatrice D. Penoliar, with assistance from James Michael M. Araneta, won silver. Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko and Chef Kathlyn Tisha G. Ortaliz served as coaches.
Sofia Angela M. Paja brought home silver for the Plant-Based Desserts Category. She was assisted by Miguel Luis Rodriguez and coached by Chef Kathlyn Tisha G. Ortaliz.
Adrian G. Zapata and Thomas Angelo E. Monasterio IV won the bronze for the Young Chef Challenge. They were assisted by Amie Margaret Nazareno and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko.
Mikaela Margaret N. Dimaano also won the bronze in the Dress the Cake category. She was assisted by Arianna Ysabel A. Pascual and coached by Chef Everest De Leon and Chef Maria Karmel Grace A. Labay.
For the Wedding Cakes Display Category, Sophia Lorenz P. Aga won bronze. She was assisted by Atasha Bettina T. Delgado, Zyd Marcee Esguerra, Joaquin Gabriel C. Robles, and Sean Gabrielle B. Sunga. Chef Reinald A. Andaya served as her coach.
Daniel Zoe V. Dalipe won bronze in the US Poultry category and was assisted by Earl Joshua Lipata and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko.
The Philippine Culinary Cup is an internationally recognized platform that highlights the skills and talents of Filipino Chefs and is the only World Chefs Certified Competition in the country.
