Archipelago International, the largest hotel operator in Southeast Asia, recently held the "Archipelago Influencers & Media Cooking Battle" at The Grove Suites by Grand Aston, Jakarta. This highly anticipated event brought together prominent influencers and media representatives in a cooking competition, as part of Archipelago International’s latest quarterly F&B promotion, “Asian Snack.”
The cooking battle revolved around the theme of "Asian Snack," where participants, consisting of media and influencers, were challenged to showcase their cooking skills, creativity, and food presentation abilities. Participants were tasked with replicating an Asian Snack dish within 40 minutes, after watching a live demonstration by Archipelago International’s Corporate Pastry Chef, Risman Sukmawan. For this competition, participants were specifically challenged to prepare ‘Mango Sago,’ a signature Thai dessert snack made from ingredients like coconut milk, arumanis mango, mint leaves, and other traditional Asian components.
"Archipelago International is committed to showcasing the richness of Asian cuisine. Through this cooking battle, we were able to interact with media and influencers creatively and interactively, while celebrating the rich and diverse flavors of Asia. We were highly impressed by the participants' enthusiasm and the level of culinary talent displayed," said Winston Hanes, Vice President of Operations at Archipelago International. Hanes also emphasized the importance of events like this in strengthening the company’s commitment to preserving Asian culinary traditions.
The judging process in this competition included various criteria, such as taste, creativity, presentation, and the ability to maintain the authentic flavors of Asian cuisine. The winners will receive prizes such as hotel vouchers, aprons from renowned fashion designer Poppy Dharsono, and several attractive gifts from sponsors, including cooking equipment and food products. The winners of the Influencers & Media Cooking Battle are:
1st Winner: @myfoodfairytales (Influencer)
2nd Winner: MNC Network (Media)
3rd Winner: @synthiatjipto (Influencer)
The success of the Archipelago Influencers & Media Cooking Battle was further supported by contributions from several key partners, such as renowned fashion designer Poppy Dharsono, Hospitality Equip Group, CS Food, Orang Tua Group, Squeeze, and Sango Hospitality, as vendors providing products and equipment for the hospitality and restaurant industry. Their support was crucial in ensuring the smooth running and success of the event, by providing equipment and prizes for the winners.
The Archipelago Influencers & Media Cooking Battle was not only a platform for interaction between Archipelago International and influencers and media but also provided a hands-on experience with Archipelago International's latest F&B promotion, themed Asian Snack. This event demonstrated Archipelago International’s commitment to innovation and F&B quality in the hospitality industry. The competition is also part of the quarterly F&B promotion "Treats Everywhere," which will bring various culinary delights to hotel guests across the region, introducing them to a variety of Asian snacks and their unique flavors.
For more information, visit www.archipelagointernational.com and follow @archipelagointernational and @astonbanyuwangi on Instagram.
