Chef unveils ‘Eating for Champions’ initiative on International Chefs Day
The ‘Eating for Champions’ digital platform aims to encourage families to share cooking tips, money saving ideas and exercise plans to keep children in the local area healthy.
Addis-Fuller launched ‘Eating for Champions’ at Coedffranc Primary School and he is hoping to spread the initiative to other schools across Wales.
International Chefs Day, 20 October 2020, aims to teach children about the importance of healthy eating by allowing them to be creative at food workshops. For 2020 the theme is sustainability and the environment.
Addis-Fuller, who runs his own business Fuller Flavour, said: “International Chefs Day was set up by Worldchefs to raise awareness of our industry and engage with and inspire future generations. However, I feel it can be much more than this during these difficult times and at a time when our industry is in crisis.
“I want to use the day to proactively engage with schools, children and their families to help them realise the benefits of healthy eating, whilst also taking a holistic approach to exercise and mental wellbeing, which are very important during these stressful times.
“Eating for Champions is a really exciting project, involving talented people, and I know that we can deliver something that really engages children in a fun way.”
Chefs, children and their parents are encouraged to share healthy meal recipes using the hashtags #BreakfastforChampions, #SnacksforChampions, #LunchforChampions and #DinnerforChampions.
Arwyn Watkins, CAW president, added: “For Andrew to collaborate with sporting icons in the region to deliver such a powerful message is something that I hope more chefs in Wales can adopt.
“It is great to see that Andrew is utilising the resources produced by Worldchefs for International Chefs Day and adapting the recipes to reflect the community. He is a true ambassador and valued member of the Culinary Association of Wales.”