The History of Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter

The inception of Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter can be trace back to 1986 when Chef Max Hauser of Hotel Consult, Switzerland was in Penang to conduct a seminar on Advance Kitchen Cookery at Shangri-La Hotel. At this very occasion Chef Gerhard Kohler then Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel had conceived the idea of forming an association for the chefs and cooks in Penang. Hence, PENANG HOTELS’ CHEF ASSOCIATION was born

Since it’s humble beginning, even with less than 50 members, Penang Hotels’ Chef Association (PHCA) was very active indeed. Countless seminars & training sessions e.g. Butchery, Chocolate Works and Skill Training to name a few had been organized for the betterment of the local culinary profession. Culinary competitions such as the BATTLE OF THE CHEFS were organized to horn the skill of our local chefs and to evaluate our standards.

In the month of September 1994, PHCA through the merger with Chefs Association of Malaysia had evolved into Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter. This union had made possible for CAM. Penang Chapter to affiliated with the World Association of Cooks Societies (WACS), which is the umbrella body for the global Chefs Associations and Societies.

CAM. Penang Chapter has remained steadfast to its original objectives for which it was incepted.

1. To procreate a strong network among chefs, which would enhance friendship, professionalism and camaraderie.
2. To actively promote Malaysia in global culinary scene, in particular Penang through culinary events.
3. To uphold and inculcate knowledge, skills, integrity, pride and professionalism of the culinary professionals.

Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter has since being growing and is still increasing in its membership. It’s holds a numerous Malaysian Book of Records e.g. " Largest Fruits Punch", " Tallest Fruits Tower" and etc.

CAM. Penang Chapter still actively organizing its Battle of the Chefs competition and it has grown to be Penang International Salon Gastronomique. Not only that it had also venture into organizing Culinary Exposition e.g. Sajian, iFOODex, Penang Culinary Expo (PCE) etc. Assisting in organizing Food & Fruits Fiesta, and many more culinary related activities.

CAM. Penang Chapter through its Welfare Fund had assisted its member in their difficult time and had being actively in organizing charity events to help not only its coffer but also the most needy.

CAM. Penang Chapter wish to invite all the professionals and general public to visit our web page: www.campg.org for more information’s and updates.

Chefs Association Of Malaysia
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