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Winner of IMI Culinary Competition 2008b

For the maiden year of the cup competition we have a female winner, April Marian Macasinag Jeremiah from Malaysia an HDCM student.

The competition was judged by Chefs Shaun Leonard, Yong Chul and Stephan. The criteria involved dress code, work ethic, portion size, use of ingredients supplied (as many as possible and as much of the raw material as possible), creativity of dish composition, presentation and taste.
 

Haresh Sambnani

Was 2008A on Campus for a career enhancement - Haresh is the owner of 2 incredibly successful Singaporean Restaurants (SpiceConcepts)

Haresh Sambnani, Chef Leonard & M Hyvaeninen SpiceConcepts Haresh The Millionaire Prata Guy

IMI Culinary Student Haresh Sambnani, here on the IMI terrasse with Chef Leonard and Chef de Service Michael Hyvaerinen
Website of Haresh's Restaurants "SpiceConcepts". When in Singapore, don't forget to have one of these delicious exotic Roti's (Webmaster's tip  the giant Pondok Selera Roti John)
Sambnani Haresh Pritamdas, is nicknamed the "Millionaire Prata Guy" by all his close friends, and for good reason. This 30-year old entrepreneur literally whipped up a storm in the local food scene with the creation of ‘Spize - The Makan Place

 
 

Andy Choy, Malaysia


"My Name is Andy Choy i studied in HDC2006A I am now currently working at Hilton Dubai Creek UAE as a Demi Chef de Partie in Verre by Gordan Ramsays. I was also selected onto the Hilton Elevator Assesment programme. I really miss my time in Switzerland. I really enjoyed the experience and hope that i will visit switzerland again soon or even have the opportunity to work there."


IMI alumni works at Gordon Ramsay Restaurant in Dubai             Andy Choi @ Verre Restaurant in Dubai             Verre by Gordon Ramsay, workplace of IMI alumni
 

Loy Hoi Eow, Malaysia

"I would like to say that IMI has been a fantastic place, not only to study in but also from a cultural point of view. I have made lots of friends from various national and cultural backgrounds.
It was a pleasure to work with my colleagues as much as learning from them. The experience I have had at IMI has been holistic and has certainly given me more than I ever expected."
 

Giannis Gerolimatos, Greece

"I was employed as a Sous Chef in Greece before deciding to come to Switzerland to further my studies. My experience at IMI was unique due to the friendly environment and the personal attention given to by staff. IMI has a kitchen facility that offers a beautiful view of Lake Lucerne. The state-of the-art facility and this view as a backdrop will be imprinted in my mind for many years to come."
 

Da Bon (Sun Young Shin), South Korea

“I have benefited greatly from my stay at IMI. My culinary knowledge was reasonably good but I must say that the experience I gained and the practical training was very rewarding. Life at IMI gives you the possibility to meet and make friends with students from other nationalities. Although my age group was higher than that of the average student, I managed to put aside the status I enjoyed back home as a teacher and was glad to become a student once again. I enjoyed every minute of it. The experience has taught me to be more understanding towards my students in the future. I will treasure my stay and experience at IMI and will look at the future with a new frame of mind”.

Picture right: some of the culinary alumni students met in 2008 in Korea for a traditional Korean BBQ, Da Bon second from left.

 IMI Korean culinary alumni