Iron Chef
Battle of the Chefs: A Culinary Showdown in Paradise
Welcome to Iron Chef Aruba, where culinary creativity and island flavors take center stage! In this thrilling competition, three renowned chefs will go head-to-head, crafting a stunning three-course menu to impress both your palate and our esteemed judges. The chefs will be joined by local culinary students, working side by side with these masters, gaining invaluable experience and showcasing their passion for the culinary arts.
International Talents
The event will feature three commercial kitchens and a stocked pantry, with chefs tasked to prepare three courses: an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Each course must include mystery basket ingredients. The winner will win a culinary trip for 2 to NYC. Come and watch as Chef Juan Ludeña, Chef Moises Ramirez, and Chef Jeanclaude Werleman compete to become Aruba’s next Iron Chef.
Competing Chefs
Chef Juan Ludeña
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Chef Moises Ramirez
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Chef Jeanclaude Werleman
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The Iron Chef competition will take place live at The Autentico Pavilion on Sunday, October 13th. Three chefs, selected from an open application process, will compete after a preliminary round held in late August featuring culinary students from local trade schools. Four judges (three local and one guest) will evaluate the competition.
Autentico Local Students Competition
To elevate the on-island culinary scene, the Autentico Culinary Festival is also creating learning opportunities for local culinary, hospitality and, tourism students. During the Autentico Iron Chef competition, winners of the Autentico Local Students Competition will have a prominent role; they'll be supporting the professional chefs on stage!
Congratulations to the following students!
• Michael Padron • Kahlil Mullers
• Shandon Helder • Jayden Heyden
• Dylan Cardona • Annie Ortega
Join the Autentico Pavilion on October 13th to see them in action on stage and show your support.
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