3,600 meals a day: The cooks feeding thousands of troops from around the world
More than 80 chefs from around the world have cooked a staggering 80,000 meals in just three weeks, serving thousands of international military visitors to Darwin for Australia's largest aviation combat training activity — Exercise Pitch Black.
Over three weeks, more than 80 chefs from Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, the United Kingdom, and Australia have been cooking 3,600 meals a day to feed thousands of international military personnel at Exercise Pitch Black in Darwin, Australia. Each day, the team prepares around 80,000 meals, which are served to the 2,500 troops from 21 nations participating in the exercise.
Canadian and Kiwi cooks have enjoyed sharing their culinary skills and network, while also adapting to the absence of certain essential ingredients like maple syrup and Vegemite. The menu varies to accommodate different dietary requirements and preferences, with options ranging from goat, lamb, pork, and beef to vegetarian dishes like curry and pasta.
Private Liam Mischefski, a New Zealand Army member, noted that working with international chefs has allowed him to learn new cooking techniques and expand his recipe repertoire. Despite the absence of Vegemite and maple syrup, the chefs have made do with local produce and delivered popular menu items like "fat boy Fridays," featuring fried food and steaks.
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