Chefs Unlimited PARIS 2026: My experience as Chef Nitcheu Michel, representing Newrest Angola

Wednesday, March 4th 2026

“I had the honor of participating in the Unlimited Chefs Seminar organized by Newrest Group. These days were intense, inspiring, and highly focused on culinary excellence, innovation, and professional development.”

Nitcheu Michel Executive Chef - Newrest Angola

Expertise, innovation and excellence – were precisely the spirit of the Unlimited Chefs Seminar – held in Paris, France — a high-level gathering that brought together 48 chefs for an intense and inspiring 3-day culinary experience.

For Chef Nitcheu Michel, representing Newrest Angola, the seminar was more than an event — it was a milestone.

Witnessing the backbone of global gastronomy: fruits, vegetables, premium meats, seafood, dairy products, and international specialties sourced from across the world, was beyond scale. A masterclass in logistics, sourcing strategy, and quality control — pillars that directly impact the consistency and reliability of Newrest’s operations worldwide.

Chef’s Unlimited not only honors tradition but actively shapes the future of gastronomy.

The seminar explored Artificial Intelligence for process optimization and cost control, alongside advanced sous vide techniques to ensure precision and quality. Sustainability was also a key focus, with discussions on responsible sourcing and the environmental impact of food choices, reinforcing that in today’s industry, sustainability is a professional responsibility.

Through practical workshops and live demonstrations, chefs explored traditional bread-making and high-end pastry techniques.

From the refined layers of the iconic Opéra cake to the technical mastery behind macarons, the sessions emphasized precision, discipline, and respect for tradition.

It was a reminder that culinary excellence is built on both heritage and continuous refinement.

The seminar concluded with a cooking challenge, where chefs showcased their creativity and technical expertise in a competitive yet collaborative environment.

Chef Nitcheu presented a refined Citrus-Infused Lentil Salad with Seared Quail Fillet and a Delicately Steamed Fish Fillet with Yellow Beetroot Mousse and Seasonal Glazed Vegetables, highlighting precision and balance.

“It was a truly rewarding experience that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and professional exchange.”

More than a competition, it symbolized unity — a shared pursuit of excellence across borders.

“I return from this seminar motivated, inspired, and fully committed to applying these learnings to benefit our operations and clients.”

Nitcheu Michel Executive Chef - Newrest Angola

Chef’s Unlimited fulfilled its mission: elevated technical expertise, embraced innovation and emerging technologies, strengthened sustainability awareness, and fostered teamwork and knowledge exchange among culinary professionals.

For Newrest Angola, this translates into one clear commitment: pursuing excellence without limits.