After I landed in Egypt five years ago, coming home from the United States, I was at a loss in how to contribute what I had learned and experienced overseas to the chef’s community in Egypt. I didn't know whom to speak to about what I would like to contribute and do until I met up with Chef Markus, Mirjam and the team at the Egyptian Chef Association.
Looking back at how the Association has progressed over the past five years, I must tip my hat to their accomplishments in international competitions such as the Culinary Olympics in Germany, the Gastronomy Festival in Turkey and the Culinary World Cup in Luxemburg. Now we have raised the bar of the international community’s expectation of the Egyptian chefs.
The crowning achievement will be the completion this year of two state-of-the-art culinary schools, the first ever in Egypt. My wish for the young chefs in Egypt is that they also will find the support and encouragement through our Chefs Association in attaining their goals. Remember:
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy (1961)
With all my love and thanks,
Tarek Ibrahim
Senior Consultant Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)
Trainer Culinary Ambassadors of Egypt
Senior Instructor Egyptian Chefs Association
ECA Board Member
