Emotive was the opening ceremony where the president of the Organizing Committee of Food Trade Show, Salvador Contreras, " Guatemala gave the 2008 Honours Golden Fork Awards in its first edition"

The Sommelier Fernando Beteta was the first to receive the presea character as the year for his outstanding career in the world of wine at the international level. 

In his mind with having two of the highest honors as a Master Sommelier. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, was awarded the title of Best Young Sommelier Midwest by Lòdre Mondial Des Gourmets Degustateurs Chaine (Best Young Sommelier in the World Order Gourmets and Taster) and Silver Medal in this category in 2007.



The Ing. Manager Jose Garces Chain Restaurants NAIS received the Award as the best Restaurant Manager of the Year and dedicate the tribute to his wife. Qualifications: Professional success, born leader who has directed its operations and direct involvement with a high sense of responsibility. Businessman tenacious with high personal values, both in the conduct of its personnel, promoting the development of each of them. Restaurants NAIS, 5 AVE. 8-35, Zona 9.
 History:
 President of NAIS Group, maintaining the leadership as one of the first restaurant chains in Guatemala. Reinvention of NAIS as experience complete Restaurant, positioning itself as a concept, innovative and strengthening family values.
 Support decided in the personal development of his colleagues, fostering operational training, training middle-level and vocational training.

Chef Christopher Pache restaurant in Antigua Guatemala, received the Award as the best restaurant of the year. Qualifications: Service unique and special atmosphere with special dishes and innovative. 5 Avenida Sur # 19, La Antigua Guatemala.
 History:
 Every month we have special menu using seasonal ingredients.
 Using flowers and herbs from the garden of the hotel to decorate plates.
 Training continued to staff, instructing the courtesy and personalized service.
 Products selected exclusively under a cost-standard quality.
 Sponsorships for Special Arts Foundation to support workshops and Archaeology.
        Donations to the entity aware and donation of resources and space to the association by Christine Hands.
 Donations to different institutions for special celebrations.
 Efforts in recycling glass, plastic and aluminum.

And finally the Chef Mario Campollo Hotel Casa Santo Domingo was the winner as the best chef of the year. Chef highlighted for its efforts to expand their knowledge and improve their culinary practice with curricula and experiences continuous implementing culinary techniques that have developed competitiveness. Internships continuing at the best restaurants in the world and dedicated to the training of their staff. Hotel Casa Santo Domingo. Antigua Guatemala. 
 History:
 Single Chef Central published in Who's Who of Chefs.
 Winner in 2002 and 2003's Best Chef de Guatemala.
 It is part of the Culinary Academy of France and Olympic teams of Guatemala.
 He runs successful teams of young students.

 All nominees received diploma credited as the characters relevant in selecting the finalists. 
Guatemala Alimentaria event support :  Industrial Chamber of Guatemala,  Restaurant Asocciation, Guatemala Tourist Commission (INGUAT), Training and Productiviti Institute (INTECAP) Coffe National Association  (ANACAFE) East Guatemalan Rotary Club. Rafael Landivar University (URL), and the Professional Congress Organizer:  CorpoEventos. Visit: www.feriaalimentaria.com  

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