In conjunction with the hosting of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo
2018, the Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre’s
(the Centre) 52-strong
culinary team, led by Executive Chef, Hisham Bin Jaafar, is showcasing the best
produce and ingredients Malaysia has to offer to over 1,000 of the culinary world’s crème de la crème.
Malaysia won the bid in 2014 upon presenting
the very best in culinary diversity in the country apart from successfully
meeting the stringent requirements. Further boosting its international presence
as a culinary paradise, hosting the prestigious event reiterates Malaysia’s
exceptional appeal as a global food destination.
The award-winning culinary team at the Centre
and its track record in culinary distinction, coupled with its experience in
hosting many major high-profile global events were a major factor behind the
venue being chosen to host this esteemed congress.
“We
are honoured and excited to host the Worldchefs Congress, which is the global authority on food and the
congress is a hallmark tradition of the association and has been organised in
over 20 cities across the world throughout its illustrious 82-year history. The
2018
edition will be its first time in Malaysia and only the second occasion in the
organisation’s history that the event will be held in South-east Asia,” shared
Chef Hisham.
To celebrate the occasion, the Centre will
offer registered delegates a complimentary authentic Malaysian breakfast treat
unlike any other in the world, a truly home-grown favourite, Nasi Lemak
throughout the four-day congress.
Chef Hisham continued, “Food brings everyone together, especially
in Malaysia where it is often the centre-piece of an event. Over the past few
months, our award-winning chefs have left no stone unturned when researching
and developing the four-course Guestravaganza menu for the Gala Dinner to
ensure these culinary experts enjoy a truly unique gastronomic experience they
will never forget.”
Inspired by
Malaysia’s rich culinary and cultural heritage, the menu infuses local
ingredients to deliver an exquisite fusion of Western and Malaysian flavours,
designed to take diners on a culinary journey that goes beyond taste, and
satisfies all five senses, creating a stunning dining experience that will
leave an unforgettable impression.
Elaborating on one of the unique dishes, Chef
Hisham concluded, “The Gala Dinner menu will feature a local favourite Asam
Pedas, but we cannot divulge too much as we want to surprise and
delight our guests.”
In addition to preparing the mouth-watering four-course Gala Dinner
menu, Chef Hisham will also be overseeing the Global Chefs Challenge, which is
a Battle of Chefs for Chefs with over 70 nations competing to win the title.
Organised
by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs), the biennial event
gathers culinary heavyweights from around the world to discuss developments in
the culinary field and compete in the Worldchefs Global
Chefs Challenge. Founded in October
1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, Worldchefs is a global network of chefs
associations dedicated to maintaining and
improving the culinary standards of global cuisines through education, training
and professional development of her international membership.
About the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
The Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre (the Centre) is a component of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre
(KLCC). The Centre is owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd (“Owner”)
and managed and operated by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“Manager”), a
joint-venture company between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and AEG Ogden.
A winner of numerous
awards, this world-class facility is wholly-owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre Sdn Bhd which in turn, is owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary
of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).
The Centre is Asia’s
first and only AIPC (International Association of Congress Centres) Gold
Standard venue and is ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, EarthCheck
Bronze (11 consecutive years) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
(HACCP) certified. The venue also actively participates in AEG 1EARTH, AEG’s
industry-leading corporate sustainability programme to reduce environmental
impact and drive business value.
Comprising two
auditoria (seating close to 3,000 and 500 respectively), 12,310 sqm of
Exhibition Halls including a 2,600 sqm standalone marquee, a Grand Ballroom
which seats 2,000 diners, a Banquet Hall for 500, a Conference Hall for 1,800
and 23 other meeting rooms, the Centre provides 22,659 sqm of function space in
the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
With its expansion underway
and due for completion in July 2019, the Centre will add an additional 11,000 sqm of flexible and multi-purpose
space that enables the venue to comfortably accommodate larger exhibitions and
international association meetings, as well as concurrent events.