Judging in the Culinary World is not a mystic art, it is built on understanding of a subject, making use of the substance within a laid down criteria. In general, the more the number of evaluation criteria the more subjective the marks become. Within a competition, the competitor is given the criteria. This will also allow the judges to be positive and constructive in feedback to the competitor.
WORKMANSHİP
- Preparation in advance
- Working methods and work flow
- Hygiene practices
- Skill in preparation
- Degree of difficulty
- Volume of waste
- Cooking methods
- Quality of ingredients
- Time management
- Use of equipment
COMPOSİTİON
- Correct quantity
- Nutritional Value
- Use of ingredients
- Combination of ingredients
- Originality
- Textures
- Correct in practical skill
- Portion size for course
- Repeated substances
- Quantity of garnish
PRESENTATİON AND TASTE
- Menu terminology
- Use of non-edible substance
- Combination of flavours
- Taste and flavours
- Visual impact
- Practicality
- Compliance with menu
- Hygiene
- Correct temperature
- Customer perception