Food and Drinks Asia: 21 years of success
((L-R) Chef Jean Susana Semillano, Chef Ainer Ebue, and Chef Heidi Veriodica making their respective dish)
THE 21st Food and Drinks Asia 2017 opened opportunities for people around the country who plan to start-up their own businesses.
There were 193 local exhibitors and 26 foreign exhibitors that presented their products of different forms--from food and beverages to electronic gadgets used to manufacture them.
The event allowed people who were looking for opportunities to start business talks with exhibitors and businessmen who were open for partnerships and franchising.
Industry experts worldwide also shared their own “secrets to success” that could potentially motivate the audience in seeking for more opportunities.
Chef Jean Susana Semillano, one of the exhibitors, told The Dapitan Post about the success of her business: “Ang pangalan nung aking Spanish sardines ay Mareng Jean muna then inimprove ko na po siya […] sa DOST para po [masuri] sa microbiology 'yung product. Tinuloy ko na rin po sa catering service […] Sa ngayon, more on online ko po siya binebenta and then ‘pag po nag-giguest sa TV, doon na-popromote ko na [r]in po 'yung product.”
Semillano, who also sells tawilis, bangus and gourmet food, shared some tips to those who want to start their own businesses.
“Una po syempre lakas ng loob, kailangan kahit papaano may budget po[…], tapos mayroon po tayong contact ng mga suppliers, tapos syempre kailangan DTI saka yung mga permits na kailangan ayusin. Tapos social media atsaka po fliers, malaking tulong po. Saka po yung word of mouth,” she said.
She enticed the audience with her ‘Kalye Sardinas’ which, according to her, is easy to make but still has exceptional taste, during the HRCAP 7th Chef’s Culinary Showdown.
Chef Heidi Veriodica taught the technique of how to straighten shrimps while preparing her appetizer while the executive chef of Alta de Tagaytay, Chef Ainer Ebue, cooked his chosen cuisine, the squid and tarragon ceviche.
Food and Drinks Asia 2017 was held at the World Trade Center, Pasay City from September 7 to 10. It highlighted 3 events namely, HRCAP 7th Chef’s Culinary Showdown, Flair and Cocktail Championships 2017, and 6th Food & Drinks Asia Cooking Challenge. JUSTIN ROBERT VALENCIA and FRANCHESCA ELIJAH-MARI VIERNES
