Nestlé Ghana in partnership with the Chefs Association of Ghana has celebrated the next generation of culinary maestros on the International Chefs Day to bring an unforgettable experience to the younger generation.
They turned up the heat to cook a thing.
The Nestlé professional team in collaboration with a team of over 50 Chef experts from the Chefs Association Ghana were actively involved in the celebration where they shared their knowledge and expertise with the children from Kaneshie Presbyterian School in Accra.
Over 100 children with the support of the Chefs engaged in activities to showcase their culinary skills in cooking competitions, games on recipes and cooking demonstration. This was aimed at make a sizzling impact on the lives of the children by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to embrace healthy eating habits.
Speaking at the event, Mark Okyere-Mensah, Nestlé Professional Manager, highlighted the significance of investing in the next generation of chefs through various culinary programmes including workshops, and partnerships with relevant professional groups.
“We firmly believe that by nurturing their passion and providing them with a solid foundation, we can help them become exceptional chefs who will shape the future of food.”
"Nestlé believes in encouraging children to be creative and explore new opportunities; cooking demonstration was one way to showcase this", he added.
Representing the Chefs Association of Ghana, Chef Michael Quainoo said,” Chefs today are among the actors who shape public opinion and influence the general population.”
He therefore called on the government to equip the technical and vocational educational institutions to encourage more youth to pursue careers within the profession.
This year’s International Chef’s Day celebration themed, “Growing Great Chefs” aimed to ignite the imaginations of children, encouraging them to explore the different types of flavors, textures and cultures found in culinary arts through cooking.
The event was also to showcase the impact of Nestlé for Healthier Kids Programme and its contribution to nutrition, health and wellness education globally.
The event was also replicated in some other parts of the country to mark the celebration.
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