Pertamina Bright Gas Cooking Competition in Tegal Crowns New Culinary Champions

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has successfully organized the Bright Gas Cooking Competition (BGCC) 2026 regional competition in Tegal, Indonesia, celebrating and preserving the nation's rich culinary traditions. The event, themed 'Nusantara Flavor Heritage from the Heart,' drew significant participation, with 393 individuals entering online and 467 competing offline.

This competition served as a platform for culinary enthusiasts to demonstrate their creativity in preparing authentic Indonesian dishes. A rigorous selection process narrowed down the participants to the Top 40 finalists, who then showcased their skills in a live semifinal. The finalists were challenged to incorporate a secret ingredient, squid and shrimp, into their creations, utilizing Bright Gas for cooking.

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Bright Gas Cooking Competition is not just a cooking competition, but also a space for the public to express their creativity while preserving Indonesia's culinary heritage. We appreciate the enthusiasm of the participants in Tegal who have presented various culinary creations with distinctive regional flavors.

After intense judging by professional chefs Joko Patriot and Yuda Bustara, Devan Andhika Saputra emerged as the first-place winner of the Tegal semifinal. Feli Sitta Mayasari secured second place, and Bobby Utomo Putra took third. The top three received cash prizes, a Bright Gas starter kit, and premium cookware. They will now represent Tegal at the BGCC 2026 Grand Final in Jakarta this November, competing for substantial prizes, including a Culinary Art Course at Le Cordon Bleu in Thailand.

Taufiq Kurniawan, Area Manager of Communication, Relations, & CSR for PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Central Java Region, highlighted the event's dual purpose: promoting Bright Gas products and fostering the preservation of Indonesian cuisine. He praised the Tegal participants for their innovative dishes and expressed hope that the competition inspires more culinary professionals and enthusiasts to use Bright Gas, known for its quality, safety, and reliability.

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Hopefully, this activity can inspire the public and culinary business actors to utilize Bright Gas as a safe, practical, quality cooking energy that supports more optimal cooking results.