Culinary Students Shine at Festa D’Autunno 2024

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Humber Polytechnic's Culinary students had the exclusive opportunity to assist at the Association of Italian Chefs of Canada's (AICC) annual Festa D’Autunno on November 17th. The event was a celebration of Italy's rich culinary traditions and provided a unique learning experience for the students as they explored the diverse regional cuisines of Italy.

Festa D’Autunno featured various chef stations reminiscent of traditional Italian food markets. The setup allowed the event's 360 guests to sample authentic dishes from various regions of Italy, immersing themselves in the country's culinary heritage.

For the students, the event was more than just a showcase of Italian gastronomy. It was a chance to develop their professional skills, including interpersonal communication, under the guidance of experienced chefs.

The participating students included: Omotayo Temitope, Jaswinder Singh, Evan Penn, Shaye Sherift, Shadene Bartley, Christian Paolo Latada, Iris Calderon, Amal Jose, Ayooluwatomiwa Akinwale, Natasha Lowe, Snigdha Goyal, Jaspreet Brar, Jiaqi Wang, and Demetri Koo.

The AICC takes pride in fostering events that highlight Italy's culinary excellence and contribute to the growth and development of emerging culinary talent.

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