Filipino chefs showcase local cuisine at 1st UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum

CEBU, Philippines — Several international delegates are taking a culinary trip around the country in the next two days with the Department of Tourism (DOT) pulling out all the stops for the first-ever UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia on the Pacific on Wednesday and Thursday.

“This event will not only elevate the Philippines as a gastronomic destination but also provide a platform for collaboration and exchange of knowledge among international culinary experts," shared Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco.

LOOK: A showcase of Filipino food by seasoned chefs across all of the nation's regions to be presented and served to international and local delegates of the first UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific at the Shang ri La Mactan, Cebu. | via… pic.twitter.com/874PhzpWan

The delegates were treated to a symphony of flavors from world-renowned chefs eager to showcase the vibrant culinary scene of their regions.

Among the chefs present during the showcase are the following:

The following powerhouse and world-renowned Filipino chefs also collaborated to showcase exclusive creations featuring Filipino cuisines: