On the 12th & 13th of October 2024, NOWAH organized an extremely successful Masterclass by Pastry World Cup Champion Massimo Pica, for a small group of pastry professionals, at the Claire Clark Academy. Massimo worked on elements of Advanced Viennoiserie, Panettone, & Advanced Chocolate decoration techniques used to create showpiece sculptures.  

The participants taking place were senior pastry chefs from The Shangri-la Shard, The Savoy, The Dorchester, Ganache Jersey, Harrods, Cameron House, Home Chocolate Factory and Chef Claire Clark.

Photos from the Masterclass are on our 'Training Experiences' webpage, while videos and photos are on our Instagram and YouTube channel. 

 NOWAH was again honoured to be one of the headline sponsors of the Young Pastry Chef Of The Year competition,  organised by Passion To Inspire, and also promoted by The Craft Guild of Chefs, The Association of Pastry Chefs, and the British Culinary Federation. 

NOWAH is taking the competition winner, Lewis Jackson of The Ritz Hotel, on a 3-day trip to Romania, for two days of upskilling with Pastry World Cup Champion, Massimo Pica.

Photos & videos from the competition are on our Sponsorship & Support webpage, our Instagram page, and on our YouTube channel 

On November 17th, NOWAH had the pleasure of hosting ten highly talented pastry chefs for four days in Italy. The chefs spent the first day visiting the KMP factory and kitchens in Thiene where, together with chef Vincenzo Mascio, they made various doughs and products using an Avancini SP20V variable-speed spiral mixer.

 On day two, the chefs spent the day relaxing and sightseeing in the beautiful city of Venice. On day three and four, the chefs had 1-on-1 instruction from Pastry World Cup Champion Massimo Pica, at the renowned Pica Pastry School in Milan. Massimo conducted upskill days on Panettone and advanced Viennoiserie, but as an extra-special treat he, together with European Pastry Cup Champion Nicolas Houchet, recreated the 2021 Pastry World Cup winning chocolate flower. Away from the class, the chefs visited Piazza del Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and All'antico Vinaio, Milano. Photos from the trip are on our 'Training Experiences' webpage, while videos and photos are on our Instagram and YouTube Channel. Quotes from the chefs, Massimo and Vincenzo are on our Testimonials Page.

NOWAH was honoured to be one of the headline sponsors of the 2023 Young Pastry Chef Of The Year competition,  organised by Passion To Inspire, and also promoted by The Craft Guild of Chefs, The Association of Pastry Chefs, and the British Culinary Federation. 

NOWAH took the competition winner, Petra Vukovic of Adams Restaurant, on a 4-day trip to Milan, for two days of classes with Pastry World Cup Champion, Massimo Pica. 

Also, all the finalists will receive invitations to NOWAH organised Up-Skill and "Pastry Event" days, with Sugar, Gelato & Chocolate-work Masters.

More photos & videos from the competition  on our Sponsorship & Support webpage, our Instagram page, and on our YouTube channel

In June 2023, Leeds City College and NOWAH arranged for Pastry World Cup Champion Massimo Pica, to provide 8 sessions of upskills training for the Pastry Department lecturers within the School of Travel, Food & Drink. Massimo and the lecturers worked on elements of: Advanced Viennoiserie, that included avant-garde fillings; Modern Pastry Creations with glaze and decoration in chocolate; Bakery Cakes in Italian and Continental style; Artisan Cookies, including various types of Italian and Viennese favourites.

NOWAH were delighted to help Leeds City College plan these sessions, and will continue assisting in the future, by engaging similarly talented professionals, who can provide CPD, upskills and Masterclasses to LCC teaching staff; so LCC students continue to receive an exceptional learning experience from one of the UK's top culinary schools. 

More photos and videos from the masterclasses in the photo gallery of our Training Experience webpage, on our Instagram page and on our YouTube channel

On 10/05/23 La Pastaia and NOWAH arranged for award-winning pasta chef Otello to visit student chefs at the Cambridge Regional College culinary department. Otello showed students how to make a variety of fresh pastas, using a La Pastaia machine, and then helped them prepare and plate a selection of delicious dishes using simple fresh ingredients. 

Graham Taylor, Head of Culinary Arts Management Team at CRC, welcomed Otello, La Pastaia and us to the college, and then joined the young chefs in the pasta making process, while reiterating the importance for all chefs to continuously develop new skills, be up-to-date with culinary trends, and always strive for healthy and sustainable menus.

NOWAH were delighted to support the student chefs and staff at Cambridge Regional College, and will continue to do so, by engaging talented professionals, and providing more specialist equipment and training; so that young chefs have the best start in their professional careers. 

More photos & videos from our visit are on our Training Experience webpage, on our Instagram page and our YouTube channel

On 13/02/2023 NOWAH's Director Youli Chrysikaki, along with a small NOWAH team, had the pleasure of visiting the wonderfully inspirational School of Artisan Food, on the beautiful Welbeck Estate. Ian Waterland, Managing Director of the not-for-profit school, showed our team around the school's teaching facilities, and also explained how deeply committed the school was to the promotion of healthy, sustainable and delicious food.

NOWAH are pleased to support the students at the School of Artisan Food by providing KEMPLEX and NOWAH products for use on their education programmes. The equipment will be used to teach a variety of students, particularly on their Advanced Diploma, Foundation Degree and Professional programmes.

The School of Artisan Food is a registered charity and we are delighted to work together for the benefit of the students. 

More photos from our visit to the school  on our Sponsorship & Support webpage  and on our Instagram page

On 09/11/22 NOWAH had the pleasure of hosting 6 outstanding Pastry Chefs for 3 days in Italy. The chefs had two days of one-on-one instruction from Pastry World Cup Champion Massimo Pica, at the renowned Pica Pastry School in Milan. Classes were on Panettone, Bean-to-Bar Chocolate work and Viennoiserie. Away from class, the chefs had the chance to enjoy the sights of Milan, visit some of the city's wonderful restaurants, and enjoy evening drinks overlooking the Piazza del Duomo. Photos from the trip on our Training Experiences webpage, on our Instagram page, and videos on our YouTube Channel. 

Quotes from The Chefs, Massimo Pica, Steve Munkley (Craft Guild of Chefs), Nicola Randon (KEMPLEX) and our Director on Testimonials Page

NOWAH is proud to be supporting the Pastry element of the Craft Guild of Chefs, Graduate Awards, 2023. 

NOWAH is always happy to support and sponsor worthwhile events, competitions, awards, training and professional development opportunities, promoted by professional bodies, organisations and individuals. 

NOWAH freely offers its support, and collaborates with professional chefs wishing to organise/ provide up-skills and training opportunities.