Discovery Hospitality Corporation in partnership with Pristine Solutions, Don Revy, and Engkanto recently concluded its second inter-property Food and Beverage Competition, known as the Culinary Cup, last 6 September at Discovery Suites

Aimed at showcasing the service and culinary skills of the different F&B departments, all five properties under Discovery Hospitality: Club Paradise Palawan, Discovery Suites, Discovery Country Suites, Discovery Primea, and Discovery Shores Boracay sent their own representatives to compete in this event.

The Culinary Cup had four main competitions under the said event namely: Table Setting, Hot Selection, Bartending, and Pastry. All events focused only on one recurring theme, Vegan. 

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Above cocktail made from a blend of almond milk, Daiya vegan cheese and GlenAlmond Whisky

The challenges included mystery ingredients such as Beyond Burgers, Beyond Sausages, Daiya Vegan Cheese Provolone Style, and Vegan Cheesecake which the contestants needed to utilize in making their respective dishes.

The competition was judged by Head of Sales for Don Revy Aries Mayuga, celebrity chef Shiela Lopez, Dine.ph editor Alu Aran, and Foodservice Philippines President Adolf Aran Jr.

 

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Above Vegan Dumplings and Fried Sausage Quinoa

Of all the participants, Chef Alvin Christian Trinidad and Chef Ronaldo Colis of Discovery Suites was hailed as the Culinary Champion for Hot Selection with their Vegan Dumplings and Fried Sausage Quinoa. Discovery Primea‘s Martin Ben Protacio brought home the Bartending championship with their cocktail made from a blend of almond milk, Daiya vegan cheese, and GlenAlmond Whisky. While Club Paradise Palawan emerged victorious in the Pastry competition with their Vegan Salted Caramel Lava cake made by Chef Roberto Dacsil and Chef Ranie Espenida.

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