2017 DEC 6
Middle East preselections

On 6 December 7 talented chefs will take on the Futropolis challenge during the Middle East preselection of the World Chocolate Masters.

Time schedule

08:00 - Start of competition
12:00 - Tasting and judging of the patisserie
14:00 - Tasting and judging of chocolate snack to go
18:00 - Presentation and evaluation of the Showpiece | End of Competition Time for the contestants
19:00 - Proclamation & Cocktail

Contestants

Alannah Francesca

Age: 27
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Work: Savarin - Imdad Foodstuff Catering L.L.C

Adrian Gan

Age: 38
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Work: Executive Sous Chef - Emirates Flight Catering, Dubai UAE

Aravinda Leelarathna

Age: 31
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Work: Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre

Ashwani Pathania

Age: 34
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Work: Radisson Blu Hotel and Park Inn By Radisson

Manish Thakur

Age: 34
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Work: Intercontinental, Marina

Chadi Karam

Age: 31
Nationality: Lebanon
Work: Corporate Pastry Chef - Lily's

Akeed Ahmed

Age: 56
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Work: Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel

The jury

- Emmanuel Ryon (France) - Owner, Head Pastry Chef at Une Glace à Paris
- Philippe Morbelli (UAE) - Corporate Executive Chef at The Sweets Boutique
- Charles Azzar (Lebanon) - Master Consultant Chef at CA Consultancy Services
- David Lessard (UK / UAE) - Architect Associate/Director of Hospitality at Perkins+Will
- Viktor Stamper (UAE) - Senior Director of Culinary and Concept Development MEA at Marriott International