By Onwa Ekor
In a concerted effort to inculcate culinary skills among young ones, a renowned event consulting and management firm, Goldgear Group Nigeria Limited, has announced an exciting cooking competition tagged, “Kiddies Chef Boss.”
The competition which is specially designed for children aged 8 to 12, is part of the company’s commitment to celebrate the International Day of the African Child, scheduled for June 16, 2025.
The event, scheduled to hold in Calabar, is aimed at engaging children in a fun and educational manner while encouraging them to explore their creativity in the kitchen.
Spokesperson of the group, Mrs Oluchi Wonder, who disclosed this during an interactive session with media men in Calabar, expressed her enthusiasm for the project.
According to her, “this cooking competition is not just about food; it is about fostering a sense of belonging and bonding within families as well as developing culinary interest in our children,” she said.
According to her, the event would serve as a platform for children to showcase their culinary talents and develop essential life skills while celebrating African culture and heritage.
Wonder hinted that with limited spots available, only 50 children on the basis of first come first serve, will be selected for the competition, making it essential for parents to act quickly.
The spokesperson further revealed that the competition will unfold in multiple stages, beginning with an initial elimination round that will narrow the participants down to 20 contestants.
Following that, the excitement will build as the competition reaches its grand finale, where the final five will compete for the title of “Kiddies Chef Boss.”
She stated that the maiden event which has received endorsement from the Cross River Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Edema Irom, as well as the Special Adviser to the governor on Hospitality, Mr Albert Kusi, will take place at Harmonic Fast Food, a popular local eatery situated along IBB Way in Calabar, maintaining that, “we want to awaken the culinary spirit in these children.”
Wonder also pointed out that, “children will have the opportunity to learn culinary skills while enjoying friendly competition with exciting prizes ranging from N150,000 for first position , N100,000 and N50,000 for second and third positions respectively, along with other mouth watery consolation prizes.
“Parents will benefit from the chance to witness their kids excel in a new experience because the initiative will not only promote creativity but also instill a sense of responsibility and independence in children.
“Moreover, the event aligns with the broader objectives of the International Day of the African Child, which emphasizes the importance of quality education and the overall well-being of African children,” the spokesperson said.
