In the showcase of victory Recognizing culinary excellence, Compass Group Culinary Team Finland won the gold medal at the prestigious IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart. The team representing Finland shared the top spot on the podium with the Swiss team in the community catering category, highlighting the high standards of culinary arts in both countries. In addition to this, the Finnish national culinary team also won gold medals in their respective categories, making it a double victory for Finland at this global event.
A gastronomic event of enormous proportions, the IKA Culinary Olympics brings together more than 1,200 participants from 55 countries who prepare more than 7,000 high-quality menus in 17 competition kitchens and showcase their creativity in culinary exhibitions. I also showed off. In the Community Catering category, there was fierce competition among 21 teams from around the world, with Compass Group Culinary Team Finland securing a gold-level position by placing in the top four on competition day, alongside teams from Norway, France and Switzerland. Did.
The team of 10 Compass Group food and beverage professionals from across Finland embarked on a two-year journey filled with constant work, passion and dedicated training to achieve this incredible feat. Ta. The competition menu, designed for 120 people, was completed in early fall of 2023 after careful planning.
Vir PikkonenThe team leader expressed his overwhelming joy and sense of accomplishment, saying, “It feels truly fantastic and unreal.” This sentiment reflects the extraordinary talent and effort the team has put into preparing for the tournament.
Hannu Lanast, CEO of Compass Group Finland, praised the team’s achievements as a testament to the outstanding skills that can be seen in the company’s lunch restaurants and at various locations across Finland. Mr. Rahnast emphasized that this success was driven by genuine, respectful and people-centered teamwork, which embodies the culture that Compass Group is building at his more than 500 locations in Finland. He expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the team and thanked the supporters and partners who accompanied him on the trip to Stuttgart, including Atria, Vario Eimia and E. Ahlström.
The winning team’s journey was not only about culinary skills, but also about strengthening teamwork and trust through humor, a shared passion for food, and camaraderie. Feedback along the way also includes insights from notable figures such as: Mikko Kaukonen From the Finnish Chefs Association Katja Tuomainen Members of the Finnish national culinary team and colleagues from Compass played a key role in refining the competition entries. Cali oystersThe Olympic judge and Compass Group product development manager stressed the importance of the team bringing a modern twist to their country’s culinary traditions.
Compass Group Culinary Team Finland’s gold medal at the IKA Culinary Olympics not only celebrates their culinary prowess, but also showcases Finnish cuisine on the world stage and showcases the country’s commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork in the culinary arts. We are emphasizing our efforts.
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