How to become a champion sustainable chef?

The countdown is on, in less than two months the finalists of Cook for Change will be gathering in Paris to showcase their culinary skills AND sustainability expertise. 

What is Cook for Change?

Cook for Change is our sustainable chef challenge. Competing chefs create mouthwatering dishes which incorporate sustainably sourced ingredients and clever food waste solutions.

 

Our chefs from all over the world have entered the challenge and the regional heats have already taken place. The final will be taking place in November and we’ll be finding out the names of the regional winners who will be going through to the final very soon.

 

This challenge celebrates the amazing culinary talent we have across our organization whilst also providing learning and development opportunities for our fantastic chefs. When you work for Sodexo, you don’t just have a job but a career and a place you can grow, develop and win competitions.

Amazing sustainable and delicious dishes

Previous winners and finalists have set the culinary bar extremely high, creating delicious and inspired dishes which also make a positive impact on the planet.

 

Last year the joint winners Chef Sharon McConnell, from Northern Ireland and Chef Ricardo Machado, from Brazil impressed the judges with their ingredient creativity. Sharon created a pistachio crusted celeriac steak and a vegan chocolate mousse with dates and nuts whilst Ricardo created a sautéed banana peel medallion with sweet potatoes and a banana and coconut mash.

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    Be creative in the way you use your ingredients.

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    Take the time to improve your dishes before you arrive in Paris, practice, practice, practice!

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    And perhaps most importantly - enjoy the experience!

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