BEYOND CUISINE | Announcement & Terms

Cuisine BEYOND

CHEFFES extraordinaires

DEAR ESTEEMED COLLEAGUES

I am delighted to update you on the forthcoming BeyondCuisine Virtual President of the HoteliersGuild and CEO of Couture Hospitality Concept. BeyondCuisine, as explained in more detail via the above link, is more and achievements of black female CHEFFES around the globe. It's an our shared commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities

The culinary world is a tapestry of diverse cultures and traditions. Yet, top. It's time to rewrite this narrative and ensure that the top echelons

This event is a stepping stone towards that goal, offering a platform for with a global audience. Furthermore, it aligns with the SIRIUSACADEMY and placements for aspiring professionals.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our supporters [insert life. Your unwavering support and commitment to inclusivity and diversity BeyondCuisine a reality.

Now, I am reaching out to all of you - our wider network - to help spread our collective voice to amplify the stories and talents of black female Please share this post, repost, and encourage others within your network positive change within our industry.

Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for more updates on Beyond

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Best regards,

Frank M. Pfaller President, HoteliersGuild CEO, Couture Hospitality Concept

COLLEAGUES AND VALUED

CONNECTIONS,

Virtual Gourmet Safari, an initiative that is very dear to my heart as the Concept.

more than just a culinary event. It's a vibrant celebration of the talents an initiative that seeks to uplift, empower, and inspire - embodying opportunities within our industry. Yet, we've noticed an underrepresentation of CHEFFES NOIRES at the echelons of our industry mirror the diversity that is its lifeblood. for established and aspiring black female chefs to shine and connect ACADEMYAWARDCAMPAIGN, providing access to education, internships,

[insert names] whose invaluable contributions have brought this vision to diversity in our industry have been instrumental in making

spread the word about this important initiative. Let's use the power of CHEFFES and inspire the next generation of culinary talents. network to do the same. Together, we can make a difference and drive

Beyond Cuisine!

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CHEFFES extraordinaires BEYOND

BEYONDCUISINE IS AN INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING LOOKBOOK EVENT UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF A WORLD-RENOWNED BLACK FEMALE CHEF. THE FORMAT OF BEYOND CUISINE IS A CULINARY SAFARI, OFFERING A UNIQUE AND EXCITING WAY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR FOOD WITH THE WORLD.

IN THIS CULINARY SAFARI, EACH PARTICIPATING CHEF WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT HERSELF IN A SHORT VIDEO, PROVIDING A BRIEF INTRODUCTION AND SHARING HER JOURNEY AS A CHEF. THE VIDEO WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE CHEF'S FAVORITE DISHES, SHOWCASING HER CULINARY SKILLS AND CREATIVITY IN A 3-4 COURSE MENU, COMPLETE WITH RECIPES.

THIS FORMAT NOT ONLY ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO EXPRESS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY AND CULINARY FLAIR BUT ALSO CREATES A PLATFORM FOR THEM TO INSPIRE AND CONNECT WITH FELLOW CHEFS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND FOOD ENTHUSIASTS. THROUGH

THE RAISON D'ÊTRE OF "BEYONDCUISINE"

FOR BLACK FEMALE CHEFS IN RELATION TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS LIES IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY (GOAL 5) AND REDUCING INEQUALITIES WITHIN THE CULINARY INDUSTRY IN THE SHORT TERM. THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO CREATE IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK WOMEN CHEFS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.

BY PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THESE UNDERREPRESENTED CHEFS, "BEYOND CUISINE" ADDRESSES THE SHORT-TERM NEED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THEIR GROWTH AND SUCCESS. THIS INITIATIVE HELPS BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE INDUSTRY WHERE BLACK FEMALE CHEFS CAN THRIVE.

MOREOVER, THE COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER HOTEL SCHOOLS AND CULINARY ASSOCIATIONS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE SIRIUS ACADEMY AWARD CAMPAIGN ENSURES ACCESS TO EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS, AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HONOREES IN MEMBER HOTELS AFTER GRADUATION. THIS SUPPORT NOT ONLY EMPOWERS BLACK WOMEN CHEFS IN THEIR CAREERS BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE CULINARY LANDSCAPE IN LINE WITH THE SDGS.

Mariya Russell | The First Black Woman To Be Awarded The Michelin Star | Kikko and Kumiko

PAST VOLUMES FORMAT & REQUIREMENTS

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Participating Cheffes in the BeyondCuisine event

can look forward to the following

• Personal Introduction: You'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself to a global audience through a short video presentation, allowing you to share your culinary journey, inspirations, and aspirations.

• Showcase Your Signature Dishes: You'll present a 4course menu featuring your signature dishes. This will include high-resolution photos and detailed recipes, allowing the audience to appreciate your culinary artistry and maybe even try recreating these dishes at home.

• Networking Opportunities: The event is a great platform to connect and network with like-minded peers, culinary experts, and industry leaders from around the world. This is your chance to build meaningful relationships, learn from others, and potentially collaborate in future.

• Joint Creation of a final Menu of Culinary Excellence: All participating chefs will collaboratively create a culinary menu of excellence. This unique project will showcase the collective talent and creativity of our participants, further promoting the diversity of our culinary landscape.

• Invitation to Join the HoteliersGuild Chefs Chapter: As a participant, you will receive an invitation to join our exclusive HoteliersGuild Chefs Chapter. This platform provides additional networking opportunities, access to resources, and the chance to be a part of a community that supports and uplifts black female chefs in the industry.

Join us on this exciting journey as we celebrate your talent and passion, and inspire a new generation of black female chefs. Let's create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable culinary world together!

Chef Siba Mtongana, South Africa's celebrity chef. "I am true to myself and I believe in my God-given dreams and aspirations!"she says, Siba is a game-changer, trendsetter, innovator, educator, creator and curator who has gone where others fear to tread. “I love the road less travelled; it keeps me fired up,”

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