“We are thrilled to witness the extraordinary talent and innovation displayed in the Archipelago Black Box Battle. This competition not only showcases remarkable skills but also fosters camaraderie among our talented Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage Leaders,” said Winston Hanes.
1st winner dish – Food Battle, 1st winner beverage – Beverage Battle
This event is a competition for the Chairman’s Trophy from Archipelago International, awarded to the first-place winner by Charles Brookfield, and the CEO’s Trophy, awarded to the second-place winner by John Flood, as well as the Favorite Winner Trophy for third place. In addition to trophies, winners receive certificates, cash prizes, souvenirs from Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center, and gifts from event sponsors.
In the Executive Chef category, the first-place winner was Chef Iwan Irawan – Aston Serang Hotel & Convention Center, followed by Chef Sukma Nuryadinata – Grand Aston Puncak Hotel & Resort in second place, and Eko Priyo Utomo – Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center in third place.
Chef Iwan Irawan commented on their winning dish: “The Archipelago Black Box Battle was very challenging for me. This event is excellent for development as it hones chef’s skills in creating unique dishes.”.
In the Food & Beverage Leader category, Firman Maulana – Harper MT Haryono, Cawang secured first place, with Muhammad Sani – Aston Cilegon Boutique Hotel and Fathi Helmi – favehotel Padjajaran Bogor taking second and third places, respectively.
Firman Maulana as the first-place winner explained their winning beverage, “The inspiration for the drink I made comes from tamarind, which has a traditional Indonesian flavor. To all the participants, keep up the enthusiasm in creating your beverages!”
A.S. Windoe, said, “The Archipelago Black Box Battle is not just a competition but also a platform that encourages chefs and F&B leaders to innovate and continually deliver their best creations, enhancing the quality of food across Archipelago International hotels.”
Denny S. Wasana, added, “This event demonstrates our commitment to excellence in creativity and quality in our F&B products and services.”
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F&B Leaders & Chef’s at Archipelago Black Box Battle
