Second Round of “The Next Top Chef 2024” Shines at Brunswick Campus
The second round of "The Next Top Chef 2024" unfolded in spectacular fashion at Brunswick Campus this past Wednesday, showcasing the culinary prowess of its dedicated student competitors.
Brunswick, July 3, 2024 — The second round of "The Next Top Chef 2024" unfolded in spectacular fashion at Brunswick Campus this past Wednesday, showcasing the culinary prowess of its dedicated student competitors.
Participants arrived fully prepared and focused, each determined to secure the coveted scholarships. The students impressed everyone with their professionally crafted menus and high-standard dishes, reflecting their creativity and expertise.
A special thank you goes out to judges:
Chef Sylvia Lushaj, Gold Plate Award Winning Chef
Chef Abhay Boskar, former Executive Chef of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Laeticia Markam, Chief Finance Officer
Thang Vu, Academic Integrity Team Lead
The judges faced a formidable challenge in selecting the winners due to the outstanding quality displayed by all competitors. The prize winners for this round are:
1st Prize - $1,500:
Sean-Hoang Viet Nguyen
Jasper Gonzales
2nd Prize - $1,000:
Sarah-Yuen Sim Lam
Kelly Chee Hwei Leong
3rd Prize - $750:
Ramani P. Thomotharan
Ni Wayan Desianti
Runners-Up:
Nikolaos Agkostini
Gracielli Marie Valle
Joshua Patterson
Showyra Haushek
All contestants displayed remarkable professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm, making every student a winner in their own right. Congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding efforts and for making AE proud!