“We believe that the Philippines has some of the best and most talented chefs in the world,” says Isla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “Through the Solane Kitchen Hero competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a quest to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are unique to our provinces.”

For this one-of-a-kind cook-off, participants must be Filipino professional chefs with at least three (3) years of kitchen experience gained locally or abroad. They must be currently employed as a professional chef in a hotel, restaurant, or any food service establishment.



The competition will comprise of two (2) rounds. Round one will be the regional competition where contestants from the different provinces per region will compete to determine who a­­­mong them will represent their region in the national competition. Round two will be the semi-finals and grand finals where all regional champions will cook-off to find out who among them will be hailed the champion of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition.


During the Solane Kitchen Hero: Chef Edition launch in Tarlac, six chefs from different provinces of the Region III battled against each other to acquire the title of Region III Solane Kitchen Hero.



Marlon Manuel, a chef from Nueva Ecija, has been chosen as Region III's representative for the National's round where regional champions will have their final cook-off. After winning the regionals, he was asked about his dream aside from competing with other chefs out there. His reply, "To be able to help beginners and a new generation of chefs to provide good quality Filipino food not only in the country but also around the globe." For his message to beginners, he said, "Wag kayong maging mayabang, tsaka be humble. Help other people, 'yung mga bago pa din. [Have] good ethics, hindi biro magtrabaho sa kitchen."

The winner of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition will take home P100,000 and will embark on a culinary trip to Japan with customized stops at different food and drink destinations. This exciting cooking contest is made possible with the support of dynamic organizations and brands championing the same passion for cookery in the country. STI serves as their official school partner while Midea is a co-presenter. Major sponsors are Masflex, Jolly, Jolly Heartmate Canola Oil, Dona Elena, and Dona Elena Al Dente. Minor sponsors are King Sue, Ajinomoto, Philtranco, Fastcat, Chef’s Garb, and National Bookstore.


To know more about Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition, visit Solane’s website www.solane.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/solane.ph/

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