The FEU Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management contingent at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2025. All photos from ITHM.
Far Eastern University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management “TamChefs” took home four medals from Philippine Culinary Cup 2025—the lone local international culinary competition endorsed by WORLDCHEFS.
In the P6 Modern Filipino Plated Desserts Randolf Sedaria was the best of the best after winning the gold. He demonstrated a profound ability to reinterpret traditional Filipino desserts through a modern culinary lens. This synthesis of heritage and innovation not only appealed to sensory expectations but also served as a testament to the evolving narrative of Filipino gastronomy as a subject of both cultural pride and artistic reinvention.
In the K9 pasta category, Pocholo Del Birut won the Silver Award. His accomplishment can be attributed to his precise technique and creative execution, highlighting the intersection of culinary art and science. He was assisted by Kyla Marin and Gwyneth Genosa.
In the K3 Young Chef Challenge, Ariane Antonio and Angel Pitogo bagged the Silver Award. They demonstrated superior culinary knowledge and applied techniques that harmonized innovation with foundational cooking principles. Their performance, under the skilled mentorship of Chef Allan Murcia, reflected both individual and collaborative competencies necessary for success in contemporary culinary arts. They were also joined by student assistants Marjorie Marcos and Junear Cube.
In the K10 Creative Breakfast, Norvin Librado took home the Bronze Award. He showcased an inventive approach to breakfast cuisine and exhibited a sophisticated interplay of flavors and aesthetics, aligning with emerging global trends in creative culinary expression. He was coached by Chef Jigs Candido and assisted by Mark Taton and Toni Lao.
“TamChefs” also participated in other categories. Franz Stanleigh Madamba and Christian Jake Orquita competed in the K1 Filipino Cuisine and were coached by Chef Maria Fleur De Liz Reyes and assisted by Althea Trasmano and Jaro Altazar. Meanwhile Josh Ben Garcia participated in the K8 Poultry Category and was coached by Chef John Lester Tuason and assisted by Christine Sandy Caguimbal.
The recently concluded Culinary Cup was held last August 6 to 9 at the World Food Expo, SMX Convention Center.
