The Maverick Academy premieres on Netflix: Culinary excellence meets entrepreneurial ambition

AR Asia Production is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest TV show, The Maverick Academy.

This groundbreaking culinary competition series, brought to life by the renowned Demon Chef Alvin Leung, will debut on Friday, 8th November 2024, on Netflix. The series will showcase a blend of high-stakes cooking challenges and business acumen.

The Maverick Academy is more than just a cooking competition, it's a quest for the next culinary prodigy and business partner.

Hosted by The Demon Chef Alvin Leung, a celebrated figure in the culinary world known for his avant-garde approach and Michelin-starred establishments, the series seeks to discover a promising apprentice who will join him in shaping the future of the culinary landscape.

Chef Alvin will mentor and evaluate a diverse group of aspiring chefs in a dynamic format that blends culinary prowess with business acumen.

The stakes are high as contestants face rigorous challenges designed to test their cooking skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial potential.

The winner will earn a coveted position as Chef Alvin's apprentice and business partner, setting the stage for a transformative journey in fine dining.

The Demon Chef, Alvin Leung is an English-born Hong Kong-Canadian chef and television personality. He holds two Michelin stars at his Hong Kong-based restaurant Bo Innovation and one Michelin star at Bo London.

Nicknamed ‘The Demon Chef’, he invented his cuisine named X-Treme Chinese, which has modernized Chinese cuisine and single-handedly created new taste sensations that give diners a unique experience with every visit.

A self-taught chef who draws from his training as an engineer, Leung is constantly pushing the limits and unveiling surprises with his X-Treme Chinese cuisine.

In addition to the many restaurants opened under his guidance, Leung has risen to fame through an illustrious television career including judging MasterChef Canada.

Let’s meet Chef Eric Chong, the first apprentice of Chef Alvin Leung. Chef Chong is a Canadian chef, former engineer, and restaurateur who won the inaugural season of MasterChef Canada at just 21 years old.

He earned a degree in chemical engineering from McMaster University and initially worked in that field before deciding to pursue cooking after hearing about the MasterChef Canada casting call.

Following his victory, he received an opportunity from Chef Alvin Leung to train under him and collaborate on a restaurant.

Leung recognized parallels between their experiences, including their engineering backgrounds and the initial disapproval from their families regarding their career choices.

In 2015, they launched R&D in Toronto, featuring Asian fusion dishes like lobster chow mein, inspired by the dish Chong created to win the MasterChef Canada finale.

The show will feature a distinguished panel of mentors, each an icon in the culinary world; Chef Pam Soontornyanakij, Chef Chudaree 'Tam' Debhakam, Chef Ton Tassanakajohn, Chef Chalee Kader and Chef Michael Bonacini.

The show features an exceptional lineup of contestants from across Asia, each bringing their unique culinary perspective and talent; Chef Jarupol Petpaesri, Chef Yuda Bustara, Chef Janessa Wong, Chef Woody Simhong, Chef Carl 'CJ' Dy, Chef Goo Goo Cyn, Chef Stefan Poyet and Chef Pattayah Chaimongkol.

"During Covid, the regional culinary scene suffered a big setback with many restaurants closed. The show was created to inspire chefs in the region to be their own Entrepreneurs while equipping them with the best learning from the trade.

"That’s why, in addition to chefs Alvin and Eric, we have five renowned chefs in the region to serve as their mentors. We’re also thankful to our seven regional sponsors for their support of this initiative, and we hope the IP and spirit can continue,” said Anne Chan, Executive Producer.

The Maverick Academy promises to be a must-watch for food enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and anyone captivated by the intersection of culinary excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

Tune in to Netflix to witness the journey of ambitious chefs as they strive for greatness under the mentorship of some of the most influential figures in modern cuisine. - 7KLIK

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