Indonesia Dessert Week (IDW), the country’s premier dessert festival, proudly introduces the Golden Swirl Awards for the Jakarta region. This prestigious accolade is designed to honor and celebrate the finest contributors to Jakarta’s dynamic dessert scene.
Indonesia Dessert Week Launches Golden Swirl Awards
"We are thrilled to launch the Golden Swirl Awards as part of our ongoing mission to celebrate the remarkable talent in Indonesia's dessert industry," said Gupta Sitorus, co-founder of IDW. "This award serves as a platform for recognizing individuals and brands that excel in creating exceptional dessert experiences, enriching Jakarta's culinary landscape."
In its debut year, the Golden Swirl Awards spotlights Jakarta’s vibrant dessert culture with 13 carefully curated categories. Each category reflects the diversity and richness of the industry, covering everything from traditional Indonesian treats to international dessert delights.
The winners of the 2024 Golden Swirl Awards in Jakarta are as follows:
Traditional Indonesian Dessert Shop of the Year: Iki Koue
Cake Shop of the Year: FLOR
Ice Cream & Gelato Shop of the Year: Mack's Creamery
Chocolate Shop of the Year: Pipiltin Cocoa
Viennoiserie Shop of the Year: BRAUD General Store
Vegan/Vegetarian Dessert Shop of the Year: Rumah Juliet
Doughnut Shop of the Year: Luna's Doughnuts
Cookie Shop of the Year: Endorphins
Plated Dessert of the Year: August
Lifetime Achievement Award: Heru Laksana (Maison Weiner)
Emerging Dessert Shop of the Year: Maiku - Blok M
Dessert Experience of the Year: LIT Bakehouse
Pastry Chef of the Year: Nabila Yoestino
Judges Panel
The Golden Swirl Awards are judged by an esteemed 10-member jury, ensuring the evaluation process is thorough and credible. The panel includes five IDW founders: Gupta Sitorus (restaurateur and founder of the Indonesian Culinary Museum), Primo Rizky (restaurateur and founder of Geometry Media), Kevindra Soemantri (restaurateur, book author, and founder of Feastin'), Talita Setyadi (restaurateur), and Tria Nuragustina (senior culinary writer). They are joined by celebrity chefs and culinary entrepreneurs such as Yuda Bustara, Rinrin Marinka, chocolatier Louis Tanuhadi (Director of the Indonesian Patisserie & Culinary Academy), popular chef and podcaster Ray Janson, and Teuku Andre Aziz, founder of TwoRubber, a leading culinary media company in Indonesia.
Rigorous Judging Criteria
The Golden Swirl Awards follow a strict judging methodology to ensure fairness, transparency, and a true celebration of dessert artistry. The evaluation emphasizes innovation, creativity, and visually stunning presentations while also considering taste, texture, and technical execution.
Judges assess each dessert based on the following key criteria:
Presentation and Innovation: Creativity, originality, and visual appeal
Taste and Texture: Balance of flavors and contrast of textures
Quality and Technique: Consistency and execution, reflecting the chef's skill and use of high-quality ingredients
Market Appeal: Potential to align with market trends and customer preferences, showcasing uniqueness in the dessert landscape
The diverse range of judges, combined with focused evaluation criteria, ensures that the Golden Swirl Awards highlight true excellence in the dessert industry.
Celebrating Culinary Excellence
IDW and the Golden Swirl Awards are committed to honoring individuals and brands that elevate the dessert scene. “Our goal is to not only recognize delightful creations but also celebrate the passion, innovation, and dedication of those behind them,” Gupta added.
For dessert lovers and culinary professionals alike, the Golden Swirl Awards stand as a symbol of excellence, motivating chefs and industry leaders to continuously push the boundaries of creativity and taste.
Join us in celebrating the inaugural Golden Swirl Awards, a tribute to the incredible talent and culinary artistry of Jakarta’s dessert scene.
