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Preparing Students to Become Global Champions
Building Skills and Your Résumé
The only culinary academy of its kind in eastern Europe, HRC Culinary Academy introduces its students to the world of high-class gastronomy through a two-year training course developed by leading international specialists. The HRC diploma is certified by the most prestigious international culinary federations, Worldchefs and ACF, and in addition, students are also provided with the unique opportunity to participate in internships in top restaurants around the world.
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Empowering Students Inside and Outside the Classroom
of Hotel Administration Putting Skills to the Test
At BERJAYA University College, our students take centre stage! Recently, students from the Faculty of Culinary Arts and Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism participated in the Guinness World Records world’s largest cooking competition, the Malaysia Culinary World Cup. Organized by Malaysia Bersatu Culinary Association and endorsed by Tourism Malaysia, the cooking competition was held at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur in February with 713 participants and 90 judges. With over 60 categories, culinary school students and chefs from all over the world including Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa competed. Our students cooked up a storm and emerged victorious with their winning Malaysian dishes bringing home three Gold, two Silver and three Bronze medals!
GOLD
Felicia, Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons) - winning dish: Mee Mamak
Kaylee, Diploma in Patisserie - winning dish: Malaysian Rendang
Thanusha, Diploma in Culinary Arts - winning dish: Malaysian Laksa - all types
SILVER
Mellisa, Diploma in Patisserie - winning dish: Special Fried Rice
Anis, Diploma in Culinary Arts - winning dish: Fish Asam Pedas
BRONZE
Fabian, Bachelor of Culinary Arts Management (Hons) - winning dish: Hainanese Chicken Chop
Adriana, Diploma in Patisserie - winning dish: Prawn Mee
Jivesneha, Diploma in Patisserie - winning dish: Kerabu
The contestants were awarded medals based on a point system with marks awarded for presentation, hygiene, taste, and other criteria. Well done BERJAYAns!