This year’s KUMBIRA will adopt the theme “ TUBONG MINDANAW” making known local cuisine and products of the different regions of Mindanao (Regions: IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, and BARMM), as well as promoting ingredients indigenous to this part of the Philippines.
The event will take place on October 15-17, 2022 and the Limketkai Mall Atrium and admission is FREE.
COHARA, through its annual culinary show and competition, aims to accomplish the following:
- Showcase and promote flavors and regional recipes of Mindanao cuisine
- Appreciation and application of indigenous ingredients in local recipes
- Hone culinary skills and apply new techniques and technologies in developing local cuisine
- Promote skills certification to professionalize the hospitality industry
26th KUMBIRA 2022 will feature:
- KUMBIRA Masters – competitions in culinary, cake, bar, and barista, with elimination rounds to win as KUMBIRA MASTER.
- MASTER CLASSES – As KUMBIRA is a platform for learning, COHARA has partnered with renowned chefs and culinary masters in developing topics for lecture-demonstration series on culinary arts. These lectures will be done on a separate date and venue to accommodate a bigger audience and better appreciation.
- FOOD AVENUE – COHARA Member Establishment will showcase and sell their specialty dish during the 2-day main event.
- LOCAL PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY – Presenting the Colors of Mindanao products from the 6 Regions of Mindanao (Regions IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, and the BARMM
Highlights for PRE-EVENT:
- Kumbira Master Class
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2022
VENUE: THE VIP HOTEL
TIME: MORNING SESSION – 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM/ AFTERNOON SESSION – 1:00 PM
REGISTRATION FEE:
Morning Session: P500
Afternoon Session: P500
Package Price (Morning and Afternoon Sessions): P900
TOPICS:
HOW TO BE A CHEF-PRENEUR by Chef Norbert Gandler
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- How to open a restaurant
- Writing a recipe
- Menu/ recipe costing
- General requirements to open a restaurant or any food business
BOOSTING SALES THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING By Chef Laetitia Moreau
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- Learn from Chef Laetitia on how to boost your presence in the Digital platform.
MASTER CULINARY BASICS by Chef See Cheong Yan, Chef Norbert Gander and
Chef Laetitia Moreau
- Know how to prepare several dishes with different cooking methods by the master chefs.
Kumbira List of Competitions
KUMBIRA MASTERS
KUMBIRA Chef Master – (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Cake Master – Theme “Colors of Mindanao” – (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Bar Master – (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Brew Master – (Live/Individual)
Winners of the KUMBIRA Chef Master, Cake Master, Bar Master, and Brew Master will receive the following:
- Champion P 10,000.00 cash + Plaque + Certificate
- 1st Runner up P 7,000.00 cash + Certificate
- 2nd Runner up P 5,000.00 cash + Certificate
- Kumbira Masters TOP winners will also receive one (1) unit of 2-burner gas stove with an LPG tank from Solane
PASTRY AND DESSERT
Plated Dessert – “Cashew & Tablea” – (Display/Team of 2)
Bread Showpiece – “Tubong Mindanaw” – (Display/Team of 2)
DINING SERVICE
Basket Floral Buffet Centerpiece – (Display/Team of 2)
CULINARY CHALLENGE
Lechon Manok Party Platter
“Ways with Lechon Manok” – (Display /Individual)
BEVERAGE SERVCE
Flairtending – (Live/Individual)
BRAND COMPETITION
Del Monte Set Menu – (Live/Team of 2)
Winners of the Del Monte Set Menu will receive the following:
- 1st Runner up P 5,000 + Certificate
- 2nd Runner up P 3,000 + Certificate
- 3rd Runner up P 2,000 + Certificate
Kumbira Registration – https://forms.gle/e9gmVkHEQZjU4sXn9
COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES
- KUMBIRA CHEF MASTER – P800
- KUMBIRA CAKE MASTER – P800
- KUMBIRA BAR MASTER – P800
- KUMBIRA BREW MASTER – P800
- FLAIRTENDING – P800
- BASKET FLORAL CENTERPIECE – P800
- PASTRY & DESSERT – P800
- BREAD SHOWPIECE – P800
- DEL MONTE SET-MENU – P800
- Kumbira 2022 Official Video
- Official Board of Judges (to be announced soon on the Kumbira Facebook Page)
- List of Sponsors (to be announced soon on the Kumbira Facebook Page)
- List of Exhibitors (to be announced soon on the Kumbira Facebook Page)
Contact Information
For more information, you may reach them at the following information:
Facebook Page: Kumbira – A Culinary Show and Live Competitions by Cohara
Contact Number: 0917 670 0517
Email Address: [email protected]