Hospitality and Tourism Students from Bunda Mulia University Win 5 Medals at the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026
Jakarta, June 15, 2026 — Students of the Hospitality and Tourism Study Program at Bunda Mulia Ancol University have achieved a proud achievement in the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026 event held in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 26 to 30, 2026.
In this international culinary competition, two Bunda Mulia University students, Styven Edricsen and Marvel Mutalim, successfully brought home a total of five medals, consisting of one silver medal and four bronze medals. This achievement proves that UBM students are capable of competing and demonstrating their quality at the international level.
Styven Edricsen won bronze medals in the Main Course Beef Challenge (Junior Chefs) and Main Course Duck (Junior Chefs). Meanwhile, Marvel Mutalim won silver medals in the Asian Curry Challenge (Junior Chefs), as well as bronze medals in the Pasta Challenge (Junior Chefs) and Main Course Salmon Challenge (Junior Chefs).
Marvel Medal Presentation
Students’ participation in this event is part of developing competencies in the field of culinary arts, especially in creating international cuisine, developing dish concepts, cooking techniques, production timeliness, and implementing international culinary competition standards.
Prior to the competition, participants underwent training sessions that included developing dish concepts, refining cooking techniques, and adjusting production times in the onsite Lab Kitchen. This preparation process was carried out under the guidance of supervising lecturers and culinary practitioners to ensure students were prepared for the professional competition atmosphere.
Styven Edricsen’s medal presentation
“We are very proud of the achievements of the Hospitality and Tourism students of Bunda Mulia University in this international event. This achievement demonstrates that the students possess the ability, creativity, discipline, and strong competitive spirit to compete in the global culinary world,” said a representative of the Hospitality and Tourism students of Bunda Mulia University.
The Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026 attracted participants from various countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Through this competition, students not only gained experience competing at the international level but also broadened their knowledge of global culinary standards and professionalism in the hospitality industry.
Bunda Mulia University hopes that this achievement can motivate other students to continue developing their abilities, improving their achievements, and bringing the university’s good name to various academic and professional events, both at the national and international levels.
About Bunda Mulia University
Bunda Mulia University is a higher education institution committed to improving the quality of education, student competency, and preparing graduates for the professional world. Through its Hospitality and Tourism Study Program, Bunda Mulia University continuously encourages students to actively develop their academic and practical skills through various activities, training, and competitions at the national and international levels.
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