Dr Rick Stephens AM Seminar in Auckland

Secure your seat for this exciting opportunity .. invest in yourself and learn all about Judging.
Early bird tickets available until the 20th February 2025 at $350 each

Competition Seminar Presenters share techniques from both the perspective of Worldchefs Certified Judges and award-winning competitors. Participants gain an understanding of judging criteria, best practices in the competition kitchen and tactics that consistently reach the highest place at the podium.

Meet our Seminar Instructor... Dr Rick Stephen AM

Dr Rick Stephen has been instrumental in the growth of the culinary profession. Having had an active presence in the competition arena winning many awards and accolades, he has offered guidance and support which contributed to the success of many chefs in culinary competitions in Singapore, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, China and Australia.

Dr Stephen was elected as the Continental Director for Asia in May 2011 under the World Association of Chefs’ Societies covering 21 Countries.In October 2024, he became Worldchefs Vice President and chairs The Culinary Competition Committee.

He has been on Worldchefs Congress Committees, and has run leading competitions in Australia and Asia. In continuing his efforts to elevate the industry, Dr Stephen has conducted Worldchefs approved courses throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He was last in New Zealand in 2023 when he ran a successful Worldchefs Training Seminar.