Kevin Cherkas
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15 January 1978 Vancouver, Canada |
| Education | Culinary arts |
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Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Western cuisine |
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Kevin Cherkas (born January 15, 1978 in Vancouver) is a Canadian chef and owner of "Cuca" Restaurant in Bali, Indonesia.
Education
Cherkas graduated with a Degree in Culinary Arts from Vancouver Community College in 1999 and in 2001 obtained his Red Seal Chef certification.[2]
Career
Cherkas started his professional career as an apprentice in Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. After 3 years he moved to New York City to work at the “Daniel” by Chef Daniel Boulud.[3] In 2003, Cherkas moved to Spain and started working as a cook-trainee in Michelin 3 star “Arzak” in San Sebastian.[2] In 2006, Cherkas moved to Malaysia, where he helmed restaurant “Lafite” in Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.[4]
After two years being a pioneer in Molecular gastronomy in Kuala Lumpur,[5] Cherkas was appointed as Chef de Cuisine of “Blu’, the fine dining restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.[6] In 2011, Cherkas was invited to present at Madrid Fusion.[7] He was also asked to be a keynote speaker at Food Hospitality Asia (2012) and World Gourmet Summit in 2010[8] and 2012.[9]
In 2012, he left Shangri-la Hotels and together with his wife and partner Virginia Entizne opened his own restaurant called “Cuca” in Jimbaran, Bali in July 2013.[10] They serve unique tapas, cocktails and desserts and their focus on local produce has awarded them the Snail of Approval certification by Slow Food.[11][12]
In 2016, Cherkas was invited to present at Madrid Fusion Manila.[13]
Awards
- Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National Competition- Silver medal in 2003[14]
- Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Regional Competition- Gold medal in 2003[14]
- Bocuse d'Or: Canadian apprentice representative- 5th place in 2001
- USA Chicago Culinary Salon Team Canada member- Gold medal in 2001
- Karl Sheir apprentice Culinary Competition- Gold medal in 2001
- B.C. chefs Association Hot Culinary Competition- 3 Gold medals in 2000[15]
- Vancouver Culinary Salon- 2 Gold medals in 1999
- Thomas J. Lipton Achievement Culinary Arts Scholarship in 1996
References
- ↑ "Kevin Cherkas : The Chef and Restaurant Database (ChefDb)". ChefDb.com. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- 1 2 Leung, Priscilla. "Culinary career taking Cherkas around globe". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Millimaci, Grace. "Cherkas creates cheeky menu for 'big kids'". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ "Thirty years of Lafite". The Star. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Wah, Lim Chee. "The science of deliciousness". The Star. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Molecular gastronomy in Singapore: Alive and bubbling". CNN. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Chikiamco, Norma O. "Renowned int'l chefs here for Madrid Fusion Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "World Gourmet Summit 2010". World Gourmet Summit. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "World Gourmet Summit 2012". World Gourmet Summit. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Bali News: Out of Sight Bites in Bali". Bali Discovery. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Teehankee, Pepper. "Kevin Cherkas at Sage". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Chef Kevin Cherkas of Cuca at Sage". Asia Tatler. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ Tiu, Cheryl. "The World's Best Chefs Cook with Philippine Suckling Pig, Mud Crabs and Choc Nut at Madrid Fusion Manila". Forbes. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- 1 2 "Madrid Fusion Manila". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "18 rockstar chefs from east and west meet at madrid". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 September 2016.