At the time writing this we are still searching for someone to take on what is probably the most demanding job for any committee member-the chairperson for culinary competitions. The 7th Culinary Gathering of Cooks and Chefs Competitions will also be held in conjunction with the exhibition. The second Salon Culinaire Bangkok 2001, organised by CAT, will see a greatly expanded venue this year. The hugely popular Chefs' Table Restaurant, last year head-sponsored by FoodLand, will once again be the most frequented restaurant in Bangkok during the event. 14-17 May. A major point that has been discussed at the previous four meetings is a greater degree of cooperation and communication between the chef associations in the region.
All delegates always pledge to improve.
However, the reality is not that encouraging. We had a very successful annual dinner at The Palace of Golden Horses on 18 Feb 2001, with a total of 500 members and guests in attendance. We were indeed very honoured to have Dato' Abdul Kadir B Hj Sheikh Fadzir - Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism as our guest of honour. This was the first time in the history of CAM since our inception 13 years ago that a minister was in attendance. The highlight of the evening, of course, was the awards presentation by the minister.