Bringing international talents from beIN Food Network, Fatafeat, and beIN Gourmet to present you the best recipes from their famous cooking shows on TV, and share their experience with food and foodies.
beIN Cooking Competition is back in season 2! Get the chance to cook live on stage in front of a hungry audience and a professional jury. The beIN competition occurs every day from 20 to 30 March, from 18:00 to 19:00 on QIFF main cooking Theatre
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Terms and Conditions
- The competition will host 10 contestants daily.
- Contestants have to be ready at the backstage at 17:30, after that time if the contestant didn’t show up, beIN has the right to select another participant
- Each contestant have to prepare one main course meal from a surprise basket of fresh ingredients. All needed ingredients, tools and utensils will be available on stage.
- Each contestant has 60 minutes to get his meals done
- Contestants with the highest scores are the winners. 3 winners to be ranked daily in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places
- A panel of judges from beIN, Food Network, Fatafeat, LG/ Jumbo and QIFF to be present at the competition
Judgement criteria
- Taste (70 %) Presentation (20%)
Prizes
- Winners will be rewarded with valuable Prizes from LG/Jumbo
Partners
- Qatar International Food Festival
- LG- Jumbo Electronics
- Food Network
Meet Star Chefs from Food Network and Fatafeat
Siba Mtongana
Food Network
A pioneer in her field, Siba Mtongana has put Africa on the map in the world of culinary stardom. This international multi-award winning culinary expert, author and entrepreneur has established global influence reaching over 130 countries. Siba has brought the art of food to tens of millions of homes around the world with her cooking show Siba’s Table on Food Network.
Jenny Morris
Food Network
Known as The Giggling Gourmet, Jenny is a celebrity chef and radio personality from South Africa. She has become a household name among audiences in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She has cooked for many presidents and royals hosts her own shows on Food Network, Author of 6 books, she was voted onto the 2012 Oprah Winfrey Power List alongside amongst others Madonna, Lady Gaga and Hilary Clinton.
Salma Soleiman
Fatafeat
Salma pursued her heart’s desires and embarked on a new journey shifting her entire career from medicine to cooking where her hands can still create miracles every day. Since 2010, she has not stopped polishing her talents and now took it upon herself to promote healthy lifestyles through cooking healthy yet yummy food. She has many successful cooking shows like Salma fel Beit , dabr wa Wafar.
Sam Çeviköz
beIN Gourmet
International Barista Trainer certificate, Sam served as a juror in the barista contests organized by AASCA between 2006-2008. He was also a mentor for countless baristas, supporting and educating them on the path to championship. A trainer, roaster and wholesale coffee supplier in the sector, he founded one of Turkey’s first 3rd generation coffee shops.
A pioneer in her field, Siba Mtongana has put Africa on the map in the world of culinary stardom. This international multi-award winning culinary expert, author and entrepreneur has established global influence reaching over 130 countries. Siba has brought the art of food to tens of millions of homes around the world with her cooking show Siba’s Table on Food Network.
known as The Giggling Gourmet, Jenny is a celebrity chef and radio personality from South Africa. She has become a household name among audiences in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She has cooked for many presidents and royals hosts her own shows on Food Network, Author of 6 books, she was voted onto the 2012 Oprah Winfrey Power List alongside amongst others Madonna, Lady Gaga and Hilary Clinton.
Salma pursued her heart’s desires and embarked on a new journey shifting her entire career from medicine to cooking where her hands can still create miracles every day. Since 2010, she has not stopped polishing her talents and now took it upon herself to promote healthy lifestyles through cooking healthy yet yummy food. She has many successful cooking shows like Salma fel Beit , dabr wa Wafar.
International Barista Trainer certificate, Sam served as a juror in the barista contests organized by AASCA between 2006-2008. He was also a mentor for countless baristas, supporting and educating them on the path to championship. A trainer, roaster and wholesale coffee supplier in the sector, he founded one of Turkey’s first 3rd generation coffee shops.
Watch chef Siba, chef Jenny and chef Salma cooking the most delicious meals, and Barista same making the best out of coffee on QIFF cooking stage. Get to taste and enjoy their show as per the below schedule:
Chef |
Date |
Time |
Barista Sam Çeviköz |
Friday, March 22 |
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Chef Salma Soleiman |
Monday, March 25 |
04:30 PM |
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Wednesday, March 27 |
07:30 PM |
Chef Siba Mtongana |
Thursday, March 28 |
– |
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Saturday, March 30 |
– |
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Saturday, March 28 |
– |
Chef Salma Soleiman |
Saturday, March 30 |
– |
Our chefs are bringing their special spices, different flavors and ingredients and much more to Chef’s Garden restaurant! From easy and healthy recipes to big feasts mixing flavors from all parts of the world. Check the schedule below and register yourself
Chef |
Date |
Barista Sam Çeviköz |
Wedneday, March 20 |
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Thursday, March 21 |
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Friday, March 22 |
Chef Salma Soleiman |
Tuesday, March 26 |
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Wednesday, March 27 |
Chef Siba Mtongana |
Wednesday, March 27 |
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Friday, March 29 |
Chef Salma Soleiman |
Wednesday, March 27 |
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Friday, March 29 |
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