Sunday at the Royal Oasis Hotel, in the framework of the second edition of the Fair of the new gastronomy, took place the semi-final of the first edition of the Franco-Haitian culinary competition organized by the Investa Group and the Association St Barth Taste & Flavours, in partnership with the Embassy of France that finance this contest.

28 participants selected on 250 Chefs aged 22 and over, were competing to present original recipes on the theme of Guinea Fowl (stuffed or not, entire or not, accompanied by a sauce or juice and three toppings), Ambassador of France, Elisabeth Beton Delègue and the Head of the residence of France, Olivier Perigault, participated in the selection panel.

6 finalists will participate in the grand final which will take place August 13, 2016 in Cap Haitien. Besides many premiums offered by sponsors of the event, the first 3 finalists laureates will receive professional training for three months in St. Barthelemy (Small French Antilles) for skill development.

For, Chef Jean Luc Grabrowski, President of the Association "St Barth Taste and Flavor" this contest is "an unique opportunity to discover the talent of Haitian gastronomy [...] and facilitate exchanges between chefs and young cooks while revaluing this sector [...]"

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