Antigua and Barbuda, November 29, 2024: The Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition is set to culminate in an exciting finale on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute. This highly anticipated event will showcase the culinary talents of four exceptional Junior Chefs from Antigua & Barbuda’s secondary schools, each paired with an esteemed Industry Chef mentor, as they compete for top honors and prizes across multiple tiers.

Meet the Teams

The Finale Dish

For the grand finale, each Junior Chef will be tasked with creating an entrée that pushes their culinary creativity and technical skills to the limit. The dish requirements include:

This challenge is designed to inspire the students to think outside the box while showcasing their ability to combine flavors, textures, and presentations.

Exciting Prizes for Schools, Students, and Teachers

The competition offers an impressive array of prizes across three tiers:

Tier 1: School Prizes

Tier 2: Student Prizes

Tier 3: Teacher Prizes

Celebrating Partnerships and Welcoming New Sponsors

The Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition is made possible by the support of several key partners, including Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank, Mega Distributors/CHIEF, the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, and the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment.

Additionally, the competition is thrilled to welcome Total Import Supplies Ltd. as a new sponsor. Their contributions will ensure the highest standards of sanitization in the competition kitchen, supporting a safe and professional culinary environment.

Tourism Businesses Aim for Culinary Gold

The competition highlights the strong collaboration between education and the tourism industry in Antigua and Barbuda. Each Junior Chef is paired with an industry mentor representing a leading hospitality business, further emphasizing the country’s commitment to nurturing talent and excellence in the culinary arts.

Which company will reign supreme? Will it be Blue Waters Resort & Spa, C & C Wine House, Mill Reef Club, or Hodges Bay Antigua? The stage is set for an intense showdown as these top-tier tourism businesses compete for culinary glory alongside their talented Junior Chef protégés.

Event Details

We invite the public to cheer on these outstanding Junior Chefs as they present their innovative dishes, blending creativity and technique, in their quest for culinary gold.

For more information, please contact the office of the ABHTA at abhta@antiguahotels.org