The New Clark City Athletes’ Village guarantees unique Pinoy hospitality, the nutrition and dietary needs of athletes competing in the 30th South East Asian (SEA) Games.
The BCDA says that the needs are being well taken care of, in the New Clark City Athletes’ Village.
World-renowned chef Bruce Lim has been tasked to be this year’s executive chef.
“In New Clark City we pretty much made a kitchen and a hotel from the ground up. This is a totally different monster because here, athletes can’t leave the sports complex. So we tried to make sure that they can eat 24-hours a day, they have enough food and variety throughout. We wanted to make sure that they’re comfortable with what they have; with the amenities we have here in the Athletes’ Village and with whatever they have to eat,” Lim said in a press release.
The main dining hall in the village is 100 percent halal. There’s a soup station with bread, fresh fruits, desserts, and about seven choices of viands.
“We’re fully halal here. We’re taking into consideration [the food requirements of] our Muslim brothers and sisters. So we wanted to make sure that they feel at home; comfortable in our country because siyempre, Pinoy hospitality is the best,” Lim said.
Chef Lim also partnered with another world class chef Sau Del Rosario.
They said they are working with nutritionists from other countries, especially in hitting the athletes’ calorie and protein consumption.
“Food is important for the athletes, that’s their fuel. They burn out because they’re giving their 110 percent so we need to give our 110 percent [too], to make sure that we feed them correctly. Even our water source; all our water in the kitchen is potable. We thought a lot, and we partnered with the right people just to make sure this event will go without a hitch,” the statement added.
Around 1,800 athletes and coaches are expected to stay at the Athletes’ village.
