Started back in 1997, Giffard launched its own cocktail challenge opened to professional bartenders, the Giffard West Cup.
The first edition took place on the west coast of France, hence its name. The competition rapidly became international and more and more countries were invited to compete.
This year, the competition has been extended to Asia with a first preselection in 5 different countries : China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand ; each champion goes to Asia Regionals which took place on Monday 22nd May in Bangkok in the brand new beautiful place at Penthouse Bar & Grill, Park Hyatt.
The 6 champion's winners of Giffard Competition :
Slamet Haryadi M Bar, hong Kong | Hong Kong
Rambo Zheng The Tailor Bar, Shanghai | China
Michael Keith Tubiera Rambla, Manila | Philippines
David Hans Wake me up Cafe, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia
Patcharaporn Kongjun (Fon) Havana Social, Bangkok | Thailand
Christyne Lee Highball, Singapore | Singapore
The top 2 of the Regionals winners fly to France to compete on GWC Finals in Angers (France) representing Asia in Angers, in France on Tuesday 6th June.
The 6 competitors has been challenged on 3 rounds : Challenge 1, the French Affair, Challenge 2, Thai Mystery, Challenge 3, Put a spell on your cocktail .
Our Winners for GWC Giffard Asia Regionals 2017 and to fly to France for GWC Finals in Angers, on 6th June: David Hans & Christyne Lee.
For more info, visit Giffard Asia Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/giffardasia/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/giffardasia/
