Louise Mabulo: Master Chef in Training

Before anyone becomes a master in anything, rigorous training is required. This holds true in whatever field we choose to be in. A sixteen year old girl by the name of Louise Mabulo is doing just that as she prepares to compete in the upcoming Disciples de Escoffier Young Talent Trophy competition at Hongkong on September 8-9. This event will only be one of the many that will hone her skills and test her determination to join the ranks of chefs who have made their mark in the culinary industry. Louise is a Master Chef in waiting and in training.

Who is Louise Mabulo?

Many would probably remember Louise as a finalist in the Pinoy Junior Master Chef. She is very open with her love for cooking so it is of no surprise to those who know her that she is currently pursuing this passion through training. Although raised in the UK, she is very much a Filipino and is in fact now permanently based here. Her exposure to two entirely different cultures inspired her to fuse Philippine and international cuisine.

Young as she is, she has been holding cooking demos and workshops and judging in prestigious culinary competitions held in universities and colleges in Manila. She is also a travel buff. And as if that isn’t enough, she is also into competitive archery.  It is clear that this young lady has carefully laid out her future for herself and knows perfectly well where she intends to go.

The Way to Becoming a Master Chef

How does a young chef like Louise join the ranks of the Master Chefs. Let’s try to trace her steps.

Get Real Support

The support of Louise’s parents is a given but very crucial in determining the results. Louise took that one step further and became an Ambassador for Breville Philippines. This ensured her of the needed support that will pave the way for the realization of her dreams in the culinary industry.

Train under masters

A master chef in waiting needs to be trained by the masters. With the likes of Chef Philip John Golding signing an ambassadorship agreement with Breville and training Louise along the way, the young chef is surely in good hands. It always helps to learn from the best.

Create, Refine, Repeat

Chef Philip shared that dishes continue to evolve. In the hands of a master chef, the combination of ordinary ingredients can produce extraordinary dishes. All the dishes prepared by Louise during the intimate event held in A Space Manila were continuously being tweaked for improvement in flavor, texture, and appearance. It was interesting to note that she was being timed while she was plating the dish. Apparently, this is very important during competitions. Louise has a bigger task on hand when she prepares the same dishes for at least 30 people in her next scheduled event. Obviously, the popular saying “Practice makes perfect”, is true as well in the culinary world.

My Say

It is pure joy to see a young girl like Louise pursuing her dreams with so much passion that can shame most adults like myself. It is very fortunate that her interests have been ably supported by her parents both financially and emotionally. What I find very commendable in this young girl is her recognition of her good fortune and putting it into good use instead of needless waste. There are a lot of young people who are equally fortunate but are quick to throw away what they have and have nothing to show in the end.

Listening to the stories of Louise’s mother about her dedication to her studies and her craft gave me hope for the future. She is a Master Chef in training, giving her all. For this, she deserves our all-out support for the coming competition.