We are back with some VERY exciting news out of Bali. We are both major foodies and love the Bali food scene. There is so much talent on this island, we’ve been flying the Bali foodie flag for years…. which is why we needed to bring you this excellent news!

I Kadek Sumiarta, a young and talented culinarian at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, is a rising star in the culinary world. Kadek has been named the winner of the prestigious Juenes Talents Escoffier competition for Indonesia in May 2022 and Asia Pacific in November 2022. Also known as Young Talents Escoffier, this competition will hold its global finale in Paris, where Kadek aims to win the title as he represents Indonesia and the ENTIRE Asia Pacific region on the world stage in November!

We are so proud to see a local Bali culinary talent on the world stage, we just had to introduce him to you! He is also joined by three of his mentors from The Apurva Kempinski Bali to talk us through what preparations look like for Kadek as he prepares for Paris.

Oh and we forgot to mention…we are brining you this episode from the jaw dropping Nusantara Presidential Villa at The Apurva Kempinski Bali – WOW!!