Marriott Manila’s Chocolatier victorious at HOFEX
Filipinos nowadays has been so zealous specially on their respective fields. Though we belong to a third world country our people somehow learned from successful and motivated people who have given their best for their careers and have proven to be one of the best be it in sports or corporate world. Marriott though, one of the most respected companies in the world who gives best services on their industry supports their employees and known chefs and cooks on their endeavor to give their customers the best quality foods and pastries on their tables.
Marriott Manila’s Chocolatier Chef Christopher Balane, emerges triumphant at the HOFEX 2015. Winning silver medal for his Chocolate Showpiece entitled “Dark Disciples” in the largest food and hospitality trade show in Asia-Pacific region, held last May 6-9, 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. He bested 30 participants from different Asian countries for the top 2 position in the professional category for chocolate showpiece. His 2 foot tall hand carved masterpiece was inspired from the iconic movie Star Wars and took 200 hours to complete. Made out of dark, white and milk chocolate and colored cocoa butter, the showpiece was brought to Hong Kong in pieces and took another 4 days to complete before presented to the judges. Aside from representing Marriott Hotel Manila, Chef Balane also brought home the recognition to the country. Rallying behind him are the hotel’s executive pastry chef Fil Afable and executive chef Meik Brammer. “We are truly honored to have such great talent in our team. Not only did you make the hotel and your country proud. You have proven that the Filipinos have a place in the international culinary scene.” said executive chef Meik Brammer. For inquiries, call (02)9889999 or visit manilamarriott.com. To join ongoing conversations, like Facebook.com/Marriotthotelmanila, follow @marriottmanila on Twitter and @manilamarriott on Instagram.
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