On September 17, CEC Parkovy hosted the first large-scale gastro-event Young Chefs from Hoteliero, the main organizer of events in the Ukrainian HoReCa segment, which chose the complex for the presentation of the newest project. The event brought together new generation chefs, restaurateurs, food researchers, artists and foodies who came not to discuss trends, but to create them.
What was also at the event:
- Master classes from the most interesting young chefs of the country;
- Pop-ups from chefs and top establishments;
- Gastronomic laboratory;
- Sincere talk about the "inside" of the restaurant business;
- All day networking.
The event, which was attended by more than 800 guests, took place on the third floor of the
complex. In the prefunction area, there were partner stands with which guests could get acquainted, as well as a networking area with tables where they could eat and chat.
Very close, in
conference rooms, the organizers arranged a professional Food Lab, where guests could communicate directly with chefs and researchers. Among the speakers were:
- Ilya Semin – Co-owner and chef of Food Spot, Pie Spot, Thai Spot, Chica Poblana, SPELTA;
- Andriy Severenchuk – Brand-chef of the restaurant of modern Kyiv cuisine "Glek";
- Daria Krikunova – Researcher of food and gastronomy, author of the telegram channel "Concrete Dumpling";
- Vadim Zhigun – Herbalist in the 4th generation and manufacturer of functional herbal teas ZHYGUN HERBS.
The main program took place in the
Convention and Concert Hall. On the main stage there were workshops from the chefs of the new generation, master classes, as well as discussion panels on challenges and opportunities for chefs in Ukraine and beyond. Experts and representatives of the Main Scene gastronomic industry are:
- Yuriy Nikitiuk – a co-founder of NUNU. Brand Chef of This is Pivbar;
- Nika Lozovska – chef and co-founder of Odessa bistro Dizyngoff;
- Oleksandr Kotel – chef of Odessa bistro Dizyngoff;
- Oleksandr Tsvigun – brand chef of the institution "Dreamers" Lviv and the institution "Si" Kyiv;
- Julia Terletska – a Nemiroff brand ambassador, and many others.
The
summer terrace became a place for recreation and networking throughout the event. Guests had the opportunity to try dishes from chefs on one site, admire the views of the Dnipro and exchange experiences.
Young Chefs became the fourth extremely large-scale event in the gastrosphere, which Hoteliero held at Parkovy in 2024. Therefore:
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The April
Whiskey Show 2024 gathered more than 3,500 guests. Kyiv citizens tried whiskey in 5 tasting zones, and also listened to performances by more than 30 top industry speakers. The event covered 2 floors, 4 locations and thousands of square meters of the complex.
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At the end of April, the
Ukrainian Gastro Show 2024 gathered the country's leading chefs – true masters of their craft – to explore the connection of food with our heritage, culture, history and identity. More than 600 participants, 18 inspiring speakers and 9 hours of professional content – all in just one of Hoteliero's events.
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The two-day
Be Wine 2024, which was traditionally held at Parkovy on the last weekend of May, brought together more than 4,000 guests – wine connoisseurs, professional sommeliers, hoteliers, local and international producers, wine industry experts and HoReCa representatives.
As well as the
BAROMETER International Bar Show 2024, which took place at the end of September 2024, is a grand event of the year for experts and enthusiasts of bar culture, which gathered more than 6 thousand participants for tasting, networking and getting an unforgettable experience.
There are still many plans and rich events ahead, the announcements of which can be tracked on our
website.
Parkovy team thanks the organizers for choosing a complex for an extremely interactive and exciting event! We are waiting for you again!
