This year’s KUMBIRA will adopt the theme “TUBONG MINDANAW” making known local cuisine and products of the different regions of Mindanao (Regions: IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and BARMM) , as well as promote ingredients indigenous to this part of the Philippines. This year’s Kumbira will take place on October 15-17, 2022 at the Limketkai Mall Atrium.
COHARA, through its annual culinary show and competition, aims to accomplish the following:
- Showcase and promote flavors and regional recipes of Mindanao cuisine
- Appreciation and application of indigenous ingredients in local recipes
- Hone culinary skills and apply new techniques and technologies in developing local cuisine
- Promote skills certification to professionalize the hospitality industry
The 26th KUMBIRA 2022 Will Feature:
- KUMBIRA Masters – competitions in culinary, cake, bar, and barista, with elimination rounds to win as KUMBIRA MASTER.
- MASTER CLASSES – As KUMBIRA is a platform for learning, COHARA has partnered with renowned chefs and culinary masters in developing topics for lecture-demonstration series on culinary arts. Thislectures will be done in a separate date and venue to accommodate bigger audience and better appreciation.
- FOOD AVENUE – COHARA Member Establishment will showcase and sell their specialty dish during the 2 day main event.
- LOCAL PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY – Presenting the Colors of Mindanao products from the 6 Regions of Mindanao (Regions IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and the BARMM
Highlights for PRE-EVENT:
1. Kumbira Master Class
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2022
VENUE: THE VIP HOTEL
TIME: MORNING SESSION – 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM/ AFTERNOON SESSION – 1:00 PM
REGISTRATION FEE:
Morning Session: P500
Afternoon Session: P500
Package Price (Morning and Afternoon Sessions): P900
TOPICS:
> HOW TO BE A CHEF-PRENEUR by Chef Norbert Gandler
b. Writing a recipe
c. Menu/ recipe costing
d. General requirements to open a restaurant or any food business
> BOOSTING SALES THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING By Chef Laetitia Moreau
> MASTER CULINARY BASICS by Chef See Cheong Yan, Chef Norbert Gander and Chef Laetitia Moreau
2. Kumbira List of Competitions
A. KUMBIRA MASTER
KUMBIRA Chef Master: (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Cake Master – Theme “Colors of Mindanao” : (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Bar Master: (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Brew Master: (Live/Individual)
Winners of the KUMBIRA Chef Master, Cake Master, Bar Master and Brew Master will received the following
- Champion: P10,000.00 cash + Plaque + Certificate
- 1st Runner up: P7,000.00 cash + Certificate
- 2nd Runner up: P5,000.00 cash + Certificate
- Kumbira Masters TOP winners will also received one (1) unit of 2-burner gas stove with LPG tank from Solane.
B. PASTRY AND DESSERT
Plated Dessert: “Cashew & Tablea” – (Display/Team of 2)
Bread Showpiece: “Tubong Mindanaw” – (Display/Team of 2)
C. DINING SERVICE
Basket Floral Buffet Centerpiece – (Display/Team of 2)
D. CULINARY CHALLENGE
Lechon Manok Party Platter
“Ways with Lechon Manok” – (Display/Individual)
E. BEVERAGE SERVICE
Flairtending – (Live/Individual)
F. BRAND COMPETITION
Del Monte Set Menu – (Live/Team of 2)
Winners of Del Monte Set Menu will receive the following:
- 1st Runner up: P5,000 + Certificate
- 2nd Runner up: P3,000 + Certificate
- 3rd Runner up: P2,000 + Certificate
Kumbira Registration – https://forms.gle/e9gmVkHEQZjU4sXn9
COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES
- KUMBIRA CHEF MASTER – P800.00
- KUMBIRA CAKE MASTER – P800.00
- KUMBIRA BAR MASTER – P800.00
- KUMBIRA BREW MASTER – P800.00
- FLAIRTENDING – P800.00
- BASKET FLORAL CENTERPIECE – P800.00
- PASTRY & DESSERT – P800.00
- BREAD SHOWPIECE – P800.00
- DEL MONTE SET-MENU – P800.00
3. Kumbira 2022 Official Video
4. Official Board of Judges (to be announced soon)
5. List of Sponsors (to be announced soon)
6. List of Exhibitors (to be announced soon)
26th KUMBIRA 2022 SPONSORS
PARTNERS
- DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION 10
- CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY GOVERNMENT
MAJOR
- DEL MONTE PHILS. INC.
- TESDA Provincial
MINOR
- SOLANE LPG
- LA GERMANIA
- MONIN
- EQUILIBRIUM
- NATURE’S SPRING
ALLIED
- DESMARK
- SCPA
- PLDT
- AH FONG ASIAN CUISINE
Official Tabulator
- MOORE ROXAS CRUZ TAGLE AND CO.
Special thanks to: Congressman Rufus Rodriguez