bai Hotel Cebu is proud announced its remarkable success at the prestigious Cebu Goes Culinary 2025 Competition, bringing home a total of 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze, and 3 Diploma Awards. The biennial culinary competition, organized by the Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC), gathered the finest culinary talents across the region from schools to hotels to showcase creativity, innovation, and mastery in the kitchen.

Demonstrating passion, teamwork, and culinary artistry, bai Hotel Cebu’s chefs and talents excelled in various categories:

Gold Awards

Table Setting with Floral Centerpiece – Edmar Arellano, Joselito Pandoro, Cyrose Sta. Ana

Mocktail Mixing – Christian Collamat

Silver Awards

Best Traditional Recipe (Puso) – Joseph Edaño, Policarpo Sombilon Jr.

Pantry Chef (Regional Vegetable or Fruit Kinilaw) – Jose Mari Dizon, Derrick Veloso

Coffee Concoction – John Rey Alcantara

Cocktail Mixing – Arnel Lacson

Bronze Awards

Wedding Cake Decoration – Lychiell Jane Alde, Lucky Berdan, Lloyd Altubar

Creative Cake Decoration – Lychiell Jane Alde, Lucky Berdan, Lloyd Altubar

Kakanin Puto Maya – Lychiell Jane Alde, Lucky Berdan

Best Regional Ingredient (Coconut Vinegar) – Ian Rustila, Arnel Traya

Diploma Awards

Klasika Moderna Kulinarya (Sutukil) – Jose Mari Dizon, Mark Marqueda, Luther Saplad

Best Regional Ingredient (Bagoong Isda) – Elmar Patok, Raymond Bayhonan

Regional Pica-Pica (Pungko Pungko) – Elmar Patok, Mark Marqueda

“These victories are not only a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of our team but also reflect bai Hotel Cebu’s commitment to nurturing local culinary talent and showcasing Cebuano flavors on a bigger stage,” said Alfred Reyes, VP Operations and General Manager of bai Hotel Cebu.

With these achievements, bai Hotel Cebu reaffirms its place as one of the region’s leading culinary innovators, continuing to bring pride to Cebu through excellence, creativity, and passion for hospitality.



About bai Hotel Cebu
bai Hotel Cebu is a premier business and leisure hotel in Mandaue City offering world-class accommodations, diverse dining options, and exceptional service. With its commitment to excellence and innovation, bai Hotel Cebu continues to elevate Cebu’s hospitality and culinary scene. bai Hotel Cebu is located near the Mactan Cebu International Airport.