On October 29, 2025, Hai Phong Tourism College, in collaboration with Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company, organized for students of the Culinary Arts Engineering program a meaningful and creative event called “Searching for the Hai Phong Culinary Ambassador 2025” with the theme “Hai Phong Food Tour with Cholimex Food.” This was not only a hands-on experiential activity but also a vivid testament to the strong partnership between the school and businesses in training personnel for the culinary industry.
Overview of the program opening the competition
With an approach that pairs learning with practice and connects with businesses for sustainable development, Hai Phong College of Tourism always focuses on building practical collaborative training programs to help students access a professional work environment, improve vocational skills, and foster creative thinking. Nearly 10 years of partnering and growing together with the Cholimex Foods brand — a leading enterprise in Vietnam’s spice and food sector — clearly demonstrates the shared vision of cooperative development between the School and the Company.
The contest “Searching for the Hai Phong Culinary Ambassador 2025” is not only a competition to find talented students but also an opportunity for students to express their love for the port city's cuisine, discovering the refinement of Hai Phong’s food culture through each signature dish. Through this activity, students hone their cooking and food presentation skills, as well as learn how to promote, communicate, and tell culinary stories creatively — skills that are extremely important in the tourism and service industry.
The judging panel introduced at the contest
The collaboration between Hai Phong College of Tourism and Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company not only helps build a bridge between education and practice but also affirms the pioneering role of both institutions in promoting the cultural value of Vietnamese cuisine to the world. The school and the company share a common goal of elevating Vietnamese gastronomy, developing high-quality human resources, and nurturing a new generation of talented, creative chefs capable of integrating internationally.
In the context of globalization, cuisine is not only a matter of enjoyment but also a cultural and economic bridge. The competition theme, “Hai Phong Food Tour with Cholimex Food,” is a practical step that helps project the image of Vietnamese cuisine, especially Hai Phong’s culinary traditions, far afield, making it a distinctive hallmark of Vietnamese tourism.
Team No. 09 won first prize in the competition
Hai Phong College of Tourism and Cholimex Foods believe that, through these practical cooperative activities, students will be inspired, gain renewed passion and confidence on their journey to pursue their careers, contributing to elevating the brand of Vietnamese cuisine on the world map.
The contest "Searching for the Hai Phong Culinary Ambassador 2025" was a brilliant success, being one of the important and meaningful activities of the School's Teachers and Students to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20.
Some outstanding images from the contest:
Article and photo: Student Affairs Office.
