INTERATIONAL CENTRE FOR CULINARY ARTS HOSTS ALAIN DUCASSE
MASTER CLASS FOR DUBAI’S LEADING CHEFS
-First-of-its-kind training workshop in ICCA’s state
of the art kitchens-
-Over 25 hotels and restaurants participated in the
training with Sous- Vide technology-
The International Centre for Culinary Arts Dubai
(ICCA) last week hosted 25 of Dubai’s top chefs for the Sous-Vide Advantage
Master Class taught by Chef Christophe Larrat from Ducasse
Education.
Chefs
were shown how to master the easy-to-use, versatile technology of
Sous Vide during a hands-on workshop in partnership with Ducasse Education,
Ingredients
of the highest standard were flown in from Paris especially for the master
class, and used to prepare a formal sit down lunch for the participants to
enjoy the fruits of their newly learnt skills.
Sous
- vide is French for “under vacuum” and describes a method of cooking in
vacuum sealed plastic pouches at precisely controlled temperatures. This
cooking style offers valuable benefits including minimized risk of food
contamination, minimized waste, optimized conservation & maximized food
freshness & flavour for all types of ingredients. Simple to set up and easy
to master, sous-vide is the perfect rapid cooking method promising excellent
culinary results while saving time & money for the professional chef.
Sunjeh Raja, Director and CEO
of ICCA said, “We were delighted to partner with Ducasse Education and Dubai’s
leading hotels and restaurants for this exciting opportunity to learn about the
sous-vide method. Chef Christophe Larrat’s legacy precedes
him, and hosting both him and the calibre of chefs that attended the
master class allows our students a unique opportunity to be exposed to new
skills and ideas in the culinary field and to further inspire them in their
career progression. Ultimately, we aim to equip our students with the latest
cutting edge skills, prepare them for the industry, and then support them in
finding their dream placement.”
ICCA’s focus is to partner
with leading brands in the industry to ensure their students are able to master
international culinary techniques using state of the art equipment. It serves
to foster greater collaboration across the industry, whereby industry
requirements are met by providing them with the highest standard of human
capital.
Chefs from Westin Mina
Seyahi, Jumeirah Beach Hotel - La Veranda Kitchen, Madinat Jumeirah - Al Qasr,
Hilton Hotel, Zuhour Group, Le Meridien Dubai, Conrad Hotel and St. Regis -
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Doha Qatar - attended the master class.
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