50 Shades of Hospitality
50 Shades of Hospitality
Cooking Her Way Around the World
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Celine Maier, the EuroSkills Gold Medalist for Culinary Arts, decided after winning Gold to embark on a global, culinary journey. Since 2024, she has been a culinary globetrotter, traveling through Europe, America, and Asia to explore the diversity of international cuisines, learn new techniques, deepen and expand her network, and experience cultural influences firsthand.
In this podcast, Celine talks about the competitions she has participated in and how, during her journey, she continues to grow beyond her limits, consciously steps out of her comfort zone, learns new languages, and gains valuable self-knowledge.
Celine has been working passionately in the hospitality industry since 2018 and has completed her apprenticeship as a certified Swiss chef. During her apprenticeship, she gained early insights into the world of culinary competitions and took part in numerous apprentice and cooking contests.
Among the most formative experiences was her participation in the Bocuse d’Or and the SwissSkills, through which she qualified for the EuroSkills competition in Gdansk, Poland and won first place. In this interview, Celine describes this unforgettable experience and praises her mentors and coaches for their unwavering support.
During the recording of this interview, Celine was in China and had plans to visit and work South Korea and Japan. Her passion and enthusiasm for the culinary arts is simply astounding and infectious for such a young woman.
