“Driven by a mission to promote culinary professionalism, education, and innovation, Penang Chefs serves as a platform for chefs of all levels—from aspiring students to seasoned professionals—to grow, connect, and excel in their craft.”
The inception of Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter can be trace back when Chef Max Hauser of Hotel Consult, Switzerland was in Penang to conduct a seminar on Advance Kitchen Cookery at Shangri-La Hotel. At this very occasion Chef Gerhard Kohler then Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel had conceived the idea of forming an association for the chefs and cooks in Penang. Hence, PENANG HOTELS’ CHEF ASSOCIATION was born!
Since it’s humble beginning, even with less than 50 members, Penang Hotels’ Chef Association (PHCA) was very active indeed. Countless seminars & training sessions e.g. Butcher.
The Penang Chefs Association is one of Malaysia’s most established and respected culinary organizations, founded in 1988 in the vibrant food capital of Penang. With decades of experience, Penang chefs has played a pivotal role in shaping the culinary landscape locally and internationally, fostering excellence among chefs and hospitality professionals.
In the month of September 1994, PHCA through the merger with Chefs Association of Malaysia had evolved into Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter. This union had made possible for CAM. Penang Chapter to affiliated with the World Association of Cooks Societies (WACS), which is the umbrella body for the global Chefs Associations and Societies.
Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter since 2016 is known now as Penang Chefs Association. Penang Chefs Association has since been growing and is still increasing in its membership. It’s holds a numerous Malaysian Book of Records e.g. ” Largest Fruits Punch”, ” Tallest Fruits Tower” and etc.
Penang Chefs Association through its Welfare Fund had assisted its member in their difficult time and had been active in organizing charity events to help not only its coffer but also the most needy, Chocolate Works and Skill Training to name a few had been organized for the betterment of the local culinary profession. Culinary competitions such as the BATTLE OF THE CHEFS were organized to horn the skill of our local chefs and to evaluate our standards.
Driven by a mission to promote culinary professionalism, education, and innovation, Penang Chefs serves as a platform for chefs of all levels—from aspiring students to seasoned professionals—to grow, connect, and excel in their craft. The association is deeply committed to nurturing young talent while upholding the highest standards of culinary arts.
Over the years, Penang Chefs has successfully organized numerous prestigious events, most notably the internationally recognized Battle of the Chefs (BOTC), which attracts participants, judges, and industry leaders from around the world. It has grown to be Penang International Salon Gastronomique! This flagship competition reflects Penang Chefs dedication to global culinary exchange and excellence, with competitions judged by internationally certified panels aligned with standards from organizations such as Worldchefs.
Beyond competitions, Penang Chefs actively engages in:
With a strong legacy, proven organizational capability, and a respected reputation in the culinary world, the Penang Chefs Association continues to be a leading force in advancing Malaysia’s position on the global gastronomic stage.
Penang Chefs Association has remained steadfast to its original objectives for which it was incepted.
Penang Chefs Association previously known as Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter was officially registered with the Registrar of Society Malaysia on November 2014.
All Founding Members from CAM, Penang Chapter consisting of the following illustrious individuals.
PJK
PKT, PJK, PJM
PJK, PJM
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