iChef Cooking Competition Semi-Finals Results

The iChef semi-finals cook-off on 12 November 2011 was very intense with some teams arriving at least an hour earlier to prepare themselves!

The rule of the semi-finals specified that the dish needed to feature sponsored ingredients including USA chicken breast meat, Naturel Oil, Woh Hup sauces and Earl Grey Dilmah tea leaves. The teams wowed the panel of judges with their ability to innovate and interpret the designated recipe, coupled with unique presentation styles.

Overall, it was an amazing day! All of the contestants did a great job under very pressured conditions with a large crowd including sponsors, other students, teachers and staff of Republic Polytechnic, in the gallery. Judges included Mr Yeo Li Pheow (Principal/CEO of Republic Polytechnic), Mr Heng Guan Teck (Deputy Principal, Student Services/Planning, RP), Mr Seto Lok Yin (Deputy Principal, Industry Services, RP). Dr Michael Koh (Senior Director, Academic Services, RP) and Mr Albert Toh (Director of School of Hospitality, RP) who were pleasantly surprised with the students’ enthusiasm and culinary standards.

Congratulations to the top 10 teams who have successfully made it to the finals! They are (in alphabetical order):

Name of Team
  1. Awesome
  2. Epicurious Girls
  3. Food Chemistry!
  4. Ilya and Shi En
  1. IncredibleChefs
  2. L
  3. The ChampZ Chef
  1. Three Chefs
  2. Three Ms
  3. WOW!
The finals will take place on 5 January 2012 and the top 10 teams will be expected to prepare 2 dishes within 2.5 hours for a panel of celebrity judges. The journey to the final challenge has just begun!

A special thank you to all the teachers, chefs and sponsors for their strong support!

To the finalists, congratulations once again and see you on 5 January 2012! Look out for the email with the details of the finals.

The Teams and their dishes


Awesome


Epicurious Girls


Food Chemistry!


Ilya and Shi En


IncredibleChefs


L


The ChampZ Chef


Three Chefs


Three Ms


WOW!