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\n\n\n\nJudging adhered to the rigorous standards set by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), ensuring that participants would receive certificates affirming their culinary expertise on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The competition tasked the chefs to conjure their culinary magic using aubergine, pearled barley, and Parmesan to craft a starter. The main course featured chicken Kiev, two vegetables prepared in distinct fashions, a starch of their choice, and the luscious Sauce Soubisse, a French Onion Sauce. For dessert, they were tasked with creating chocolate mousse, a fruit coullis and a touilles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Banks, Ishekwa, and Petrus emerged as the champions in their respective categories, the competition also shone a spotlight on other rising culinary stars. In fact, it celebrated the runners-ups and those who demonstrated mastery in kitchen hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Junior Chefs category, reserved for those under 25, Jennifer Ndinelago and Sanette de Wit were declared second and third best, respectively. Among the Senior Chefs, Ronaldo Katjiheve and Elizabeth Isai distinguished themselves as the second and third best, while Dominique Theron and Jescynthia Eises secured second and third place, respectively, in the Schools Chefs category. Eises, however, walked away with two prizes, as she was also named the chef with the best hygiene and kitchen practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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