Newport World Resorts’ all-star chefs bag 55 medals from the Philippine Culinary Cup 2024

August 12, 2024

Newport World Resorts’ all-star chefs bag 55 medals from the Philippine Culinary Cup 2024

The Philippine Culinary Cup 2024 has concluded after four competition days between the country’s top culinary masterminds. The medal haul for Newport World Resorts’ all-star hotels is the highest from a single property at 55 total accolades, including the Overall Championship Cup earned by Marriott Manila.  

The Philippine Culinary Cup 2024 has concluded after four competition days between the country’s top culinary masterminds. The medal haul for Newport World Resorts’ all-star hotels is the highest from a single property at 55 total accolades, including the Overall Championship Cup earned by Marriott Manila.  
The delegation for Marriott Manila scored back-to-back championships after taking home the prestigious cup last year, with a total haul of 17 medals. The team, led by Executive Chef Meik Brammer, snagged the coveted highest gold for the Dream Team Challenge, U.S. Beef, and Dress the Cake, and a gold for U.S. Lamb categories. This year’s impressive showing by the hotel marks its 5th overall championship with wins from 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023—another milestone that Marriott is grateful for as they celebrate their 15 wonderful years.  

The delegation for Marriott Manila scored back-to-back championships after taking home the prestigious cup last year, with a total haul of 17 medals. The team, led by Executive Chef Meik Brammer, snagged the coveted highest gold for the Dream Team Challenge, U.S. Beef, and Dress the Cake, and a gold for U.S. Lamb categories. This year’s impressive showing by the hotel marks its 5th overall championship with wins from 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023—another milestone that Marriott is grateful for as they celebrate their 15 wonderful years.  
Following its successful debut during last year’s cup is Hotel Okura Manila’s culinary team, led by Executive Sous Chef Jerrymie Tamayo. The team celebrated 12 wins across 17 competition entries, including both a silver and bronze at the Creative Breakfast Challenge and Chocolate Showpiece categories, and a second runner-up accolade at the French Touch Challenge (Seafood).  

Following its successful debut during last year’s cup is Hotel Okura Manila’s culinary team, led by Executive Sous Chef Jerrymie Tamayo. The team celebrated 12 wins across 17 competition entries, including both a silver and bronze at the Creative Breakfast Challenge and Chocolate Showpiece categories, and a second runner-up accolade at the French Touch Challenge (Seafood).  
Hilton Manila, 2022 overall champions, took home 18 medals. Led by Executive Chef Lord Bayaban, the team dominated in 12 categories, highlighted by twin silver wins from the Dream Team Challenge and U.S. Beef Categories as well as a Silver from the Young Chefs Team Challenge.  

Hilton Manila, 2022 overall champions, took home 18 medals. Led by Executive Chef Lord Bayaban, the team dominated in 12 categories, highlighted by twin silver wins from the Dream Team Challenge and U.S. Beef Categories as well as a Silver from the Young Chefs Team Challenge.  
The team from Sheraton Manila Hotel made its triumphant return to the podium in this year’s competition with 8 medals. The team led by Executive Chef Andrea Burzio and Korean Executive Chef Kibum Park placed in 8 categories, including silver in the Wedding Cake and U.S. Pork categories.

Newport World Resorts’ culinary excellence is showcased across a wide range of restaurants and dining outlets within the multifaceted integrated resort. From authentic international cuisine and heritage recipes to modern interpretations of the classics and elevated dining experiences, the global gastronomy hub is an epic destination for gourmands and food enthusiasts.

Extending the legacy of its award-winning world of culinary and exceptional service, Newport World Resorts has established the Academy for Leisure and Tourism (ALT) to elevate the knowledge, skills, and values of Filipino hospitality professionals and enhance opportunities for career growth.

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Discover Newport World Resorts.

First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of extraordinary thrills within the bustling Newport City community. It is a one-stop, non-stop casino, hotels, and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming thrills and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.

Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five international hotel brands, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, SHERATON Manila Hotel, HOTEL OKURA Manila, HILTON Hotel Manila, and HOLIDAY INN Express Manila-Newport City. The sprawling property also features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features international luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 50 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and international cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.