CHEF ROBERTO P. FRANCISCO, popularly known as “Chef Bert”, is the Founder and President of HRCAP (Hotel and Restaurant Chefs’ Association of the Philippines). He was widely known as the mentor of many executive chefs and one of his most famous protégé is Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro of the popular TV show Idol sa Kusina.

As a joint celebration to mark LNA Management’s 20^th year anniversary and Chef Bert’s 45^th year in the industry, LNA and Chef Bert are looking for well-deserved culinary students who will take-on the title of becoming the first-ever grand champion of the:

“Food and Drinks Asia Cooking Challenge 2012”

THE 1^ST CHEF BERT FRANCISCO CULINARY CUP

Organized by: The Hotel and Restaurant Chefs’ Association of the Philippines (HRCAP)

and LNA Management Group Corporation.

This competition will be held on September 8, 2012, 6-9pm at the Food and Drinks Asia 2012, World Trade Center, Pasay City.

The competition is open to HRM, HRS and Culinary Arts students from different schools and training centers. To register, interested participants may call Chef Tony Gantioqui at 817-6727 or 822-0729 or email catfabs_hrcap@yahoo.com or catfabspasay@yahoo.com not later than July 15, 2012.