In the Field of Gastronomy, 'University Team of the Year' Met with Rector Dalgar

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) Faculty of Tourism Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department students achieved great success at the international gastronomy event 'Game of Food Gastro Antalya 2024 International Gastronomy Stars Meeting' held in Antalya between November 14-17, 2024. The students, who won awards in many categories, including the 'Best University Team Competition of the Year' award, celebrated their success by meeting with Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar and his team.

Rector Dalgar: “We Are Proud of You”

In his speech addressing the students, Rector Dalgar said, “As the MAKÜ family, we are proud of you. These achievements are a result of your determination and diligence as well as the dedicated contributions of our academicians. It is a great pleasure for us that you represent our university successfully on international platforms”.

4 Gold Medals and a Trophy from MAKÜ Students

In this prestigious competition, which brought together famous chefs from 40 countries around the world and a total of 4000 participants, MAKÜ students showcased their talents by competing in four different categories. 

Hikmet Özel, who won a gold medal in the 'Student Chef Restaurant Dessert' category, Can Arman, who won a gold medal in the 'University Student Chef Fish Competition' category, and Furkan Yılmaz, Mustafa Ertuğrul Uraz, and Nesibe Halenur, who achieved first place in the 'Modern Turkish Cuisine Team Competition' and 'Best University Team Competition of the Year' categories, winning a gold medal and a trophy, both presented their dishes and shared this pride by presenting the trophy and medals they won to Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar.

MAKÜ's Rise in the Field of Gastronomy

In recent years, MAKÜ has been frequently mentioned in the field of gastronomy and culinary arts. The successes achieved by students in national and international competitions once again highlighted the university's reputation in the sector and the quality education it provides to its students.

The students who ranked in the event stated that they would continue their success in the future and continue to be a source of pride for both their university and Burdur.

The meeting held at the MAKÜ Book Coffee Cafeteria was attended by Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy, Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen, and Prof. Dr. Hakan Öner, Rector Advisors Prof. Dr. İsmail Çelik and Dr. Lecturer Veysel Dal, and Dean of the Faculty of Tourism Prof. Dr. Murat Yeşiltaş, along with many academicians.