Celebrating Culinary Excellence: Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest Winners

The Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest recently concluded, leaving behind a trail of culinary excellence and unforgettable moments. This highly anticipated event brought together aspiring chefs from various culinary schools, who show their skills, creativity, and passion in a thrilling competition. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights of this remarkable event and congratulate the deserving winners.

The contest, hosted by Klong Phai Farm, aimed to show the exceptional quality of their free-range chicken and eggs while providing a platform for culinary students to demonstrate their culinary prowess. The contestants faced challenges that tested their creativity, technical skills, and ability to work under pressure. This event also served as an opportunity to promote culinary education and profession in Thailand, fostering the growth and innovation of the culinary industry.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to The French Ambassador in Thailand, His Excellency Mr. Thierry Mathou, and his wife, Mrs. Cecile Mathou, for their gracious presence and support at the Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest.

We are very proud to have had the honor of hosting esteemed Michelin-starred chefs Thierry Drapeau and Vincent Thierry at our event. Their presence added an extra layer of culinary excellence and served as a true inspiration to all the participants. The attendance of over 100 individuals, including industry professionals, food enthusiasts, and culinary aficionados, further highlighted the significance and popularity of the Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this remarkable gathering.

The esteemed jury panel consisted of renowned culinary experts who meticulously evaluated the dishes based on taste, presentation, and interpretation of the given recipes. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the jury members for their invaluable contribution in selecting the deserving winners.

Tasting Jury:

1. President Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier – (1 Star Michelin Chef de Cuisine and owner Maison Dunand )
2. Vice President Chef Julien Le Breton – (Executive chef at Klong Phai Farm)
3. Chef Michael Papo – (Intendant Technique et Résidence Office and Residence Manager Embassy of France)
4. Chef Dominique Bugnand – (Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group)
5. Chef Herve Frerard – (Executive Chef at Brasserie 9)
6. Chef Rodolphe ONNO – (Technical Director at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School)
7. Chef Maxim Baile – (Director of Operations at The Food School)
8. Chef Jean-Francois Brouck – (Chef Instructor, Culinary Program at Rattanakosin  International  College  of  Creative  Entrepreneurs  (RICE)

Technical Jury:

1. Chef Kent Vatcharavee Visetpohchanatip –  Disciples d’Escoffier president
2. Chef Olivier Castella – Escoffier disciple – Bocuse d’or Thailand

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors who made this event possible. The Food School, Siam Blades, Mwraps, Han & Co., Nordways, Uraiwan Farm, and Vittel have been incredible partners, supporting us every step of the way. Their contributions and support have played a vital role in the success of the Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest.

After a fierce competition, the judges had the challenging task of selecting the winners based on their culinary skills, interpretation of recipes, and overall performance. Here are the winners who stood out among the talented contestants:

The Winner & Perfect Plate Dressing:

Chef Chotika Charoensook & Mentor Chef Sarakorn Pattanananchai

From Rattanakosin International College of Creative Entrepreneurs (RICE)

Prize: Gold trophy, one-month training with Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, two knives from Siam Blades, one pair of working shoes from Nordways, and 10,000 THB cash from Mwrap.

The winner of the Perfect Plate Dressing, using vegetables from the discovery basket based on the 1st recipe dish, and a prize of 5,000 THB given by Uraiwan organic farm

2nd Place:

Chef Phum Poowow & Mentor Chef David GEE

From Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School

Prize: Silver trophy, one knife from Siam Blades, one pair of working shoes from Nordways, and 6,000 THB cash from Mwrap.

3rd Place:

Chef Likhid Saenboonkiong & Mentor Chef Piyapanee Chomngam

From The Food School

Prize: Bronze trophy, one knife from Siam Blades, one pair of working shoes from Nordways, and 4,000 THB cash from Mwrap.

Intercultural Prize:

Chef Pannawit Lamart & Mentor Chef Siwakorn Kuekulpitak

From The Food School

Prize: One-month training at the French Embassy residence given by His Excellency Mr. Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador.

Clean & Waste Management:

Chef Arch Wangkanjanamas & Mentor Chef Sarakorn Pattanananchai

From Rattanakosin International College of Creative Entrepreneurs (RICE)

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who made this event a resounding success. The participants, judges, mentors, and supporters have all contributed to the incredible atmosphere and remarkable achievements witnessed during the contest. We also extend a special thank you to His Excellency Mr. Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador, for gracing the event and presenting the Embassy prizes.

The Klong Phai Farm School Culinary Contest has undoubtedly been a celebration of culinary excellence and a testament to the passion and talent of the contestants. We congratulate all the winners for their outstanding performances