Nestlé Professional, in partnership with the World Association of Chefs' Societies (Worldchefs) and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, celebrated International Chefs Day 2024 on October 20.
The theme for this year was, "GROWING GREAT CHEFS," with the spotlight zoomed into fostering healthy eating among Nigerian youth, plus a pinch of creativity in their cooking.
At the event, 10 professional chefs mentored 40 students from Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) beneficiary schools in Agbara, Ogun State. Through interactive cooking workshops, they learned to cook healthy meals using ingredients such as spinach, potatoes, carrots, and rice.
This exposure unlocked great creativity among these young participants, allowing them to try out different flavors and, eventually, a passion for healthy cooking, where balanced nutrition plays a significant role in their everyday meals.
Emphasizing this initiative, Funmi Osineye, Business Manager at Nestlé Professional, said, "Nestlé, with a core focus on promoting the well-being of children through nutrition education and quality food, supports such an initiative. Today's event will promote children exploring healthy eating in a fun way."
In a collaboration since 2014, Nestlé and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria have been working to inculcate better eating habits among children.
"We love teaching children about healthy diets in a fun way. This will not happen without Nestlé consistently supporting the food service industry, chef development, and culinary talent."
Though many other things happened, The Junior Master Chef session stole the show. The kids had to think creatively in the kitchen, and this was evident when the time came for each to showcase their culinary masterpieces.
This would be done in front of chefs, educators, and guests.
An excited Blessing Peter, a pupil at Salvation Army Primary School, said, "I'm so excited to be here! I had fun coming up with new recipes using sweet potatoes, chicken, and veggies. I can’t wait to share my learnings with my family."
This was the encouragement that the children received from Nestlé Nigeria, to share the experience and cook with their families.
As a memento of the fun, educational day, each child went home with a colorful book of fruit. This event is part of Nestlé's global initiative, Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK), aiming to empower 50 million children to live healthier lives through engaging activities that foster healthy habits, creativity, and a passion for cooking.
Nestlé Professional provides premium food and beverage solutions to Nigeria's food service sector. Its parent company, Nestlé Nigeria, is a leading African food and beverage business dedicated to improving lives through nutritious food.
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