Profile of Sanggar, Masterchef Indonesia Season 12 participants who have a noble mission to prosper farmers and local breeders. (Photo: MCI)
NOT once thought by the Renggo Wibowo Studio or familiarly called Sanggar that he would be a participant in Masterchef Indonesia Season 12. It all started with the fad of his wife who secretly registered him into this prestigious event. Although initially not planned, the Sanggar actually took this opportunity with great seriousness and determination.
The man born in Surabaya, April 14, 1989 not only struggled for the title of Masterchef Indonesia, but also brought a big mission to improve the welfare of farmers, breeders, and workers who were dedicated in ensuring the availability of food in Indonesia.
According to him, many local food ingredients have not received maximum exposure and processing. Production is less than optimal, unfavorable packaging, and unbelieved distribution makes food prices often unstable. Sanggar believes that to get vegetables, chili, and quality food ingredients at affordable prices, the welfare of farmers must be more attention.
Departing from this concern, the studio is increasingly steady in Indonesia MasterChef. For him, this event is not just a cooking competition, but also a container to voice changes in the homeland food industry.
Education
Since childhood, the studio has shown his deep interest in the culinary world. His habit of experimenting in the kitchen with family became the beginning of his journey in honing cooking skills. This stronger interest encouraged him to continue to develop until finally studying at the Southwest Regional College of Tafe, Australia, in order to deepen his knowledge in the culinary field.
Work
Before returning to Indonesia, the Sanggar had felt the harshness of working in Australia’s professional kitchen for 2.5 years. But when he returned to his homeland, he did not immediately have a career as a chef. Instead, he spent nine years of managing cattle farms for milk production.
When finally returning to Surabaya, the studio and his wife started a culinary business by selling Mandhi’s rice, inspired by their love for Middle East and Mediterranean cuisine. In the future, after winning the Indonesian MasterChef degree, the Sanggar is determined to continue to develop its culinary business while increasing added value in each step.
He wants to be a useful figure by contributing to the welfare of farmers, breeders, and workers who ensure the availability of food for the people of Indonesia.
