TOP WORLD CHEFS AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade, 20 May 2009 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine hosted today at the Royal Palace an opening party for the participants of the 4th World Chefs Competition (OCWCC - One Culinary World Chefs Competition) and Balkan Culinary Cup (BCC), which are held in Belgrade from May 21-23.

The organizers from the Serbian Culinary Association and their guests from all continents and South East European countries, as well as Mrs. Tatjana Pasic, Director of Peoples Office of President of Serbia, representatives of cultural and business life of Serbia were among the guests at the Royal Palace.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander addressed the guests and journalists at the Royal Palace and emphasized: “My wife Crown Princess Katherine and I have great pleasure to be your hosts today. Besides the competitive aspects, these events have a wider significance regarding getting acquainted with other cultures and culinary traditions”.

The One Culinary World Chefs Competition in Belgrade will include seven chefs from five continents – one from Africa, two from Europe, one from Asia, two from America and one from the Pacific region. The Balkan Culinary Cup is the first competition of Balkan Chefs and the region has 13.917 hotels and 52.583 touristic facilities that employ at least one professional cook each.