It is with great excitement that I write to you today about the Battle of the Chefs being held once again. First started back in 1988 this competition is an example of the passion and drive our member association The Penang chefs. This competition has grown over the years and is a well-respected event not only in Penang but the throughout the country and in Worldchefs.

I wish all competitors success on the stive and thank President Audee for his continued passion to drive his team forward with such great competitions. It is so important for our member associations to give this kind of opportunity to their chefs and I thank Penang chefs for doing so.

This competition doesn’t only bring the chefs together but the industry as a whole and the Food and Beverage competitions are such an important part of future competitions also. The use of beverages and then coupled with modern cuisines and the heritage cuisines of Malaysia really do bring a well rounded and inclusive event to Penang.

Wishing all the competitors the very best of luck and thank you to Penang chefs and the organizers for putting on this great event once again.

Chef Andy Cuthbert
President, WORLDCHEFS