Jan. 13 – A Varenna (Lecco) native is the new president of Euro Toques International, the European chefs association recognized by the EU. Enrico Derflingher was elected after the extraordinary general meeting held yesterday at the Civic Gallery of Campione d’Italia with the participation of about 70 chefs, including 5 starred chefs, representing different European countries . “I am very happy with the outcome of the vote and it is a great honor for me to take over for Didier Peshard and collect the inheritance of Gualtiero Marchesi, who, over fifteen years ago, held this role – said the new president – Our first objective will be to seize the opportunity offered by Expo 2015 and to prepare a program that will enhance Villa Lario as a luxury relais in Mandello del Lario (Lc), on Lake Como, which will soon become home and showcase of Euro Toques International. This landmark of haute cuisine during the Universal Exhibition will host heads of state, members of royal families and famous people of the European Union in conjunction with internationally renowned chefs from various European countries.” The extraordinary meeting also decreed to renew the Euro Toques International board, appointing the Belgian Jean Castadeau as general secretary, the Spaniard Pedro Subijana and French Guillaume Gomez as international vice presidents, and Luxembourgish Daniel Rameau as new treasurer. (Red)
