# ISSUE 28 Capturing Local Flavors: Young Chefs Create Inspired Dishes

2025.03

GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts, guided by its brand statement, "Changing the future with value for communities," operates hotels, aquariums, highway restaurants, and golf courses across Japan. One of key priorities for the group is showcasing the unique appeal of each region through cuisine made with local ingredients. Additionally, GRANVISTA is committed to nurturing young chefs, empowering them to become culinary storytellers of regional flavors.

GRANVISTA has traditionally held an annual culinary competition for its young chefs. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, the event had been on pause since 2019. This year, after six years, the competition made its long-awaited return, welcoming participants from all GRANVISTA facilities.

The venue for the final round of the contest was the Sapporo Grand Hotel. Chefs who passed the recipe review, held between November and December of the previous year, gathered at the Sapporo Grand Hotel for the final event.