I.           EVENT VENUE AND DATE

Venue:                                         Lyceum of the Philippines University - Culinary Institute
Target date:                                July 2, 2016 (SATURDAY)
Time:                                           9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Total no. of participants:          Maximum of 30 contestants (first come, first served basis)

II.         SCHEDULE

III.       APPLICATION INFORMATION

1.       Eligibility

a.       Open to all cooks, culinary school students, and the general public who have an interest in Korean food.

b.      Must be 18 years old and above.

c.       Must be a natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines.

                                                         i.            Participants and their parents should have never had Korean citizenship and at least one of the parents should not be Korean.

                                                       ii.            Participant must not have been raised in a Korean household.

                                                      iii.            Korean adoptees who were raised in non-Korean households can also participate in this contest.

d.      Should be able to travel to Korea to participate in the culinary tour and finals round scheduled on July 13-21, 2016.

                                                         i.            Winner should have a valid passport. KCC will assist in the application of Korean VISA for the winner however, if the participant can’t visit Korea because of the grounds for disqualification of VISA application or due to personal reasons, the winner title and following privilege will go to the runner-up.

                                                       ii.            Should not refuse entrance to Korea due to religious or other reasons.

                                                      iii.            Should not object to participation in the production of the program.

                                                     iv.            Should not require the change of participation method.

                                                      v.            Schedule in Korea:

2.       Application Requirements

a.       Duly accomplished application form

b.      Copy of participant’s valid ID or passport. (KCC will only be able to assist the winner in his/her VISA application but will not be able to assist with passport application in case the winner does not have a passport. If the participant can’t visit Korea because he/she doesn’t have a passport, was not granted a VISA by the Korean embassy, or because of personal reasons, the winner title and following privilege will go to the runner-up.)

c.       Recipe of dish to be made during the competition

d.      Participant can get additional points if he/she provides the following additional requirements:

§  Video of the participant cooking Korean food (must be uploaded on YouTube)

§  Photo of the participant cooking Korean food (must be uploaded on Facebook)

3.       Application Procedure

a.       Download the form from the KCC website and submit the form together with the other requirements.

b.      Requirements may be submitted on or before June 10, 2016 (FRIDAY).

§  via e-mail: to (kccphevents@gmail.com) with the subject head [2016GTOK] NAME.

§  in person: Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines office at 2F Mancor Corporate Center, 32^nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. (Application form and documents must be in a sealed brown envelope addressed to “KCC Events Coordinator”)

c.       Application period is from May 10 to June 10, 2016. Only 30 participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

d.      Qualified applicants will be notified via e-mail on June 15, 2016 (WEDNESDAY).  

IV.      CONTEST GUIDELINES

1.       Participation

a.       Individuals who fit the entry criteria may join the competition. Groups are not allowed.

b.      All qualified participants will be grouped into batches of 10. Each batch will have their own cooking schedule which will be revealed during the briefing session scheduled prior to the event.  Date to be announced.

c.       Proper cooking attire like wearing of hair net, tote, and apron must be observed at all times. This attire must be provided by the participant.

d.      Each participant is allowed to have one (1) assistant to help them only during the preparation and cleaning time before and after the cooking competition proper.

                                                i.            The participant’s assistant is only allowed to enter the competition area during the preparation time (30 minutes before the cooking time) and clean-up time (30 minutes after the cooking time). He/she is not allowed to enter the area while the competition is ongoing.

                                              ii.            Take note that once the competition time is over, the participant may not be able to go back to their cooking station so it is highly recommended that a participant comes with an assistant.

                                             iii.            The cooking area should be clean at all times. Failure to clean-up after the cooking competition will give the participant a 1-point deduction.

2.       Competition

a.       The participant should make a single-menu Korean food (ex: Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi, Tteokbokki) either in a Traditional or Fusion (Contemporary) style.

b.      The organizer will provide only the basic ingredients, table wares, and cook wares. A list will be provided upon confirmation of entry of the participant.

                                                i.            If the ingredient, cookware, or materials are not on the list provided, the organizer is not responsible in providing them.

                                              ii.            The participant may bring any additional ingredient, sauce, cookware, or dishware they deem necessary for the preparation and cooking of their chosen dish.

                                             iii.            If the participant did not prepare or bring an ingredient that is instrumental to his/her dish, the organizer will not be held responsible with its provision.

3.       Each participant must prepare two (2) servings of a dish. (1 plate to be shared by the judges, 1 for display)

4.       Cooking and preparation of dish for presentation must be made and done within one hour. Any participant who continues cooking after the allotted time will get points deducted from their total score. (Note: 1 point deduction per minute spent in excess of the allotted time)

                                                i.            The participant will be given an extra 30 minutes for the preparation of ingredients and materials before the competition. The participant’s assistant can help during this period.

                                              ii.            After cooking, the food should be ready for presentation. The participants will be led to the judging area where they will be given a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes to talk about their dish. The judges may also ask about their interests in Korea and their personal hobbies or talents.

                                             iii.            After cooking, the participant’s assistant will be given 30 minutes to clean-up the participant’s work station. Failure to clean the work station will earn the participant a 1 point deduction from his/her total score.

                                            iv.            Cooking time for the latecomers will not be extended.

5.       Criteria for Judging

The participant’s dish will be judged as follows:

V.        PRIZES 

*NOTE:
The GRAND PRIZE winner should be able to travel to Korea to participate in the culinary tour and finals round scheduled on July 13-21, 2016.

Winner should have a valid passport. KCC will assist in the application of Korean VISA however, if the participant can’t visit Korea because of the grounds for disqualification of VISA application or due to personal reasons, the winner title and following privilege will go to the runner-up.

Updated: May 4, 2016

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Paola Ebora
Events Coordinator
Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines
Tel. no.: (02) 555-1711
E-mail address: kccphevents@gmail.com (Please put “[2016GTOK] Inquiry” as subject head)