Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Currently the largest structure (3.1 million square feet) in Washington, DC,
the Ronald Reagan Building is owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and is operated by Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA). As the first and only federal building dedicated to both government and private use, it is mandated by Congress to bring together the country's best public and private resources to create a national forum for the advancement of trade.
The building is the official World Trade Center, Washington, DC, and houses a premier conference and event center, executive office space, ample meeting and event facilities, retail and dining opportunities.
Congrats to our 2013 Embassy Chef Challenge winner Chef Nathan Bates of the New Zealand Embassy. Winner of Challenge Hungary, the Judge's Choice Award and the People's Choice Award.
DC's Premier International Culinary Event
The Embassy Chef Challenge reconvenes from Challenge Hungary on the night of the gala -- March 14, 2013 -- when all chefs offer their best regional hors d’oeuvres for a second round of judging at the Ronald Reagan Building. The scores from Challenge Hungary and the gala hors d’oeuvres battle determine the Judge’s Choice Award winner. Attending guests can look forward to:
Embassy Chef Challenge is the appetizer for Cultural Tourism DC's Passport DC, a banquet of international culture taking place during the entire month of May.
February 10, 2013
Occasions Caterers
As a full-service caterer, Occasions Caterers specializes in creating special events for both private and corporate clients. Their event consultants are not only experts at food and entertaining, but they have the ability to turn any moment into a special occasion.
Embassy Chef Challenge begins behind closed doors with Challenge Hungary—a private preliminary competition. This cook-off will be held on February 10, 2013 at Occasions Catering. The Top Chef-style competition challenges each chef to create a main course in two hours with one common ingredient and a basket of surprise ingredients determined by 2012 Embassy Chef Winner and 2013 judge, Hungarian Chef Viktor Merényi. The judging panel will reserve the name of the winner to be announced the night of the Embassy Chef Challenge.
Embassy Chef Challenge is your appetizer to Cultural Tourism DC's signature event: Passport DC, a month-long banquet of international culture and global experience in the Nation's Capital.
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