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11th September 2024

Marriott Manila culinary team maintains winning with 5th victory at PCC 2024

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Photo shows Marriott Manila awarded Overall Champion in the Professional Division in The 2024 Philippine Culinary Cup. Marriott International’s Multi-property Vice President of the Philippines Bruce Winton (Center) holding the PCC Golden Cup with Marriott Hotel Manila Executive Chef Meik Brammer (L-R) Romeo Samosa Jr. (Gold Award for Dress the Cake Category), Gio Christopher Ozaeta (Bronze Award for Plant-based Desserts Category), Rangel Kyle Bergancia (Bronze Award for Creative Breakfast Challenge), Rickson Alcantara (Bronze Award for Filipino Cuisine Team Challenge), Maria Deca Erestain (Gold Award for Dream Team Challenge and Silver Award for Chocolate Pastry Showpiece), Eduardo Agas Jr. (Bronze Award for Filipino Cuisine Team Challenge), Jan Richard Hubilla (Gold Award for Dream Team Challenge, U.S. Lamb Category, and U.S. Beef), Sydney Arboladura (Bronze Award for U.S. Pork Category), Jonina Ylaine Bandong (Bronze Award for Pasta Category), Erwin Jade Demaisip (Gold Award for Dream Team Challenge and Bronze Award for Plant-based Diet Meals), Brainard Vito (Bronze Award for Sous Vide Category), and Executive Sous Chef Adrian Esteban.

Marriott Manila’s culinary team has once again demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing the Overall Champion title at the 2024 Philippine Culinary Cup, marking their fifth triumph in this prestigious competition following victories in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023. This string of successes underscores Marriott’s unwavering commitment to culinary distinction.

Bruce Winton, Marriott Philippines Multi-Property Vice President, praised, lauding the team for their inventive culinary talents and devotion, “We are grateful for being able participate in this prestigious annual culinary competition. 2024 is a significant year as we are celebrating the 15th anniversary of Marriott  Manila, the 5th anniversary of our worldwide travel program Marriott Bonvoy, and just recently, the successful edition of the 10th annual signature event, Marry Me at Marriott. Now, adding to the back-to-back celebrations is the 5thchampionship title in the 2024 Philippine Culinary Cup.”

The award-winning culinary team garnered a total of 17 medals: three Highest Gold in the Dream Team Challenge, Dress The Cake, and U.S. Beef Categories, one Gold in the U.S. Lamb Category, two Silver in the Bread Showpiece and Chocolate Showpiece Categories, and 11 Bronze in Wedding Cake, Plant-based Diet Meal, Plant-based Dessert, Creative Breakfast, Sous Vide, U.S. Pork, Sugar Showpiece, Filipino Cuisine, and Pasta Categories. “This recognition strengthens our commitment to creating a wonderful and personalized dining experience for our guests all the while giving our chefs the necessary support and opportunity to further their skills. These winning moments serve an inspiration at the same time a challenge to us to further innovate and elevate our culinary offerings,” Executive Chef Meik Brammer added.

Marriott remains steadfast in its commitment to offering exceptional hospitality, recognizing the integral role that culinary excellence plays in providing a comprehensive experience that fosters memorable moments and paves the way for future accolades.

To know more about Marriott Manila, visit www.manilamarriott.com


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