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Global Chefs Challenge

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023: Dates Announced for the 1st Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final Competition

European Grand Prix 2023
European Grand Prix 2023

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023: Dates Announced for the 1st Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final Competition

  • The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, will be held in Rimini, Italy from 19 to 22 February 2023. Successful teams will advance to compete in the Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo. 
  • Hosted by Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC) during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo, and 12th International Horeca Meeting, the event provides excellent global networking opportunities.
  • Chefs interested in competing should contact their National Chefs Association for more information.

Paris, 24 of October 2022 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced that the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition will be held in Rimini, Italy, 19 to 22 February 2023. The semi-final competition, entitled the Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, will be hosted by Italy’s Worldchefs National Association Member, Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC).

Over the course of four days, competitors meet to show their mastery in the culinary arts through three competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors will be vying for a coveted opportunity to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress in Singapore.

The Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023 will take place during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo, and 12th International Horeca Meeting, providing global networking opportunities. 

To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.

WANT TO COMPETE?

If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations. Discover everything the event has to offer at en.beerandfoodattraction.it. 

GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS AT WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS & EXPO 2024

Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.

The 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.

Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for the more information.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculum, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 

Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.

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Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy launches Culinary Foundations Initiative with Saudi Airlines Catering Company

Culinary Foundations

Jeddah, 18 of October, 2022 – Worldchefs Academy is proud to announce the launch of the Culinary Foundations Initiative and acknowledges Saudi Airlines Catering Company as its first co-branded partner.

Expanding on outstanding success over the past 5 years with the Pre-Commis Chef Course Library in 7 languages, participants successfully completing the free online course will now receive an additional Certificate in Culinary Foundations in their choice of language including  English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, and Mandarin.

“We are very excited to introduce the Culinary Foundations Initiative,”  states Cornelia Volino,  Worldchefs Academy Program Manager &  Chief Advisor.  “By offering a learning opportunity for culinary professionals in all stages of their career, we will help to reinforce the culinary basics and international standards recognized globally.”

As an integral educational component of the collaboration between Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SACC), the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) and Worldchefs Academy (WCA), the co-branded WCA/SACC Certificate in Culinary Foundations is also available.

The WCA/SACC Certificate in Culinary Foundations demonstrates SACC’s commitment towards an increase  in corporate training and individual talent development, while reinforcing quality food production standards and health & safety protocols. 

The Culinary Foundations and Pre-Commis Chef Course provides effective e-learning methodology in 6 key areas: Culinary Theory; Nutrition; Kitchen Operations; Hygiene & Sanitation; Professionalism and Professional Cooking.

“We are proud  to launch the co-branded Culinary Foundations Initiative with Saudi Airlines Catering Company. We recognize their strong commitment towards training and development, and we look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have on SACC’s talent-building objectives,”, stated Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs President.

Through the Culinary Foundations co-branded partnerships, Worldchefs Academy will provide support to hospitality and foodservice companies around the world to reinforce inhouse development and skills training strategies. Co-branded partners will have the opportunity to empower employees, qualify achievements, and increase performance capabilities and productivity of core competencies.

For information on Worldchefs Academy’s Corporate Partnerships for Co-Branded Certificates in Culinary Foundations, contact Worldchefs Academy Program Manager & Chief Advisor Cornelia Volino at email: info@worldchefsacademy.com

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About Worldchefs Academy

Worldchefs Academy provides the opportunity to learn the culinary basics needed to start a career in culinary arts, review culinary foundations with international standards, and help deepen knowledge of sustainable culinary methods. To get started, visit www.worldchefsacademy.com or download the Worldchefs Academy mobile app from Google Play or the App Store.

Worldchefs is a non-political professional organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. Worldchefs accomplishes these goals through education, training, and professional development. Worldchefs is the global voice of culinary professionals. www.worldchefs.org

About Saudi Airlines Catering Company

Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SACC) was established in 1981 to provide catering services to the Kingdom’s National Airline. SACC has since blossomed into a broad and diversified enterprise offering a full suite of food and beverage, retail, hospitality, and support services to local and international clients. 

Over the years, SACC has pressed forward with its program of continuous improvement and innovation, as well as streamlining its operations to meet growth in demand and to achieve operational efficiencies. 

SACC’s Mission is to excel as a market leader through continual process improvement, innovation, and timely response for its’ customers’ best interest. SACC’s values include customer orientation, team spirit, transparency, sustainability, and commitment to quality. 

www.saudicatering.com

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FeedThePlanet

A Challenge to All Chefs on World Food Day

World Food Day

A Challenge to All Chefs on World Food Day

16 of October 2022 – Every year, one third of all the food produced on our planet is wasted while 1 billion people go undernourished and another 1 billion go hungry. You’ve probably already heard many other scary statistics on how much water, energy, and land resources are used in producing our food, and how damaging this can be for our planet and climate. But simply imagine accepting a delivery in your kitchen, tossing 1/3 of it right into the trash, and leaving your customers unfed. We would never accept that in our kitchens, so why do we accept it in our food systems? 

On this World Food Day, we challenge you to be a part of the movement towards more equitable, sustainable food systems. There are so many ways to get involved:

  • Earn a digital badge in sustainable foodservice practices with Worldchefs free Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals course, now available on the Worldchefs Academy platform www.worldchefsacademy.com;
  • Dive deeper into topics that matter most to you and learn from culinary professionals who are also on their journey toward a more conscious kitchen by checking out episodes of our Feed the Planet webcast, Sustainability Around the World;
  • Download this year’s International Chefs Day toolkit to get ready to teach kids about healthy and sustainable eating habits on 20th October;
  • Or even just spend some time today learning about the history of where you live, the traditional crops, where your ingredients are coming from, and finding some regional farmers you can work with to source locally for your kitchen.

We know chefs have many pressures on them, but we’re still asking you to do more. It’s so important to take action in whatever way you can. Things are shifting, and we can see this becoming more and more important in chefs lives. That is why we’re always working on new resources so that chefs can incorporate sustainability into life-long learning and self-development. 

Can you feel the momentum? Together, we can drive change in kitchens across the globe, change the course for the future, and use the power of the white jacket to help change the world.

From our kitchen to yours,

Thomas A. Gugler, Worldchefs President
Chris Koetke, Worldchefs Feed the Planet Chairman
Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director

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Congress

Shortlisted Destinations Announced for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026

shortlisted

Shortlisted Destinations Announced for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026

  • The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has released the shortlisted countries moving forward in the bidding process to host the 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo. 
  • National Chef Associations representing Worldchefs’ international membership of more than 100 countries were invited to submit a bid to host the 2026 event. With eight applications received, Budapest, Hungary, Rimini, Italy, and Newport, Wales have been shortlisted.
  • The Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a major international event for the global culinary community, providing a unique opportunity for countries to showcase their cuisines and chef talent, boost tourism, and build future trade links.

Paris, 10 of October 2022 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the shortlisted countries moving forward in the bidding process to host the 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo. 

Since 1928, the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo has united a global community of chefs and cross-industry innovators to explore the past, present, and future of the culinary profession. The major international event captures the interest of the global culinary community, providing a unique opportunity for countries to showcase their cuisines and chef talent, boost tourism, and build future trade links.

National Chef Associations representing Worldchefs’ international membership of more than 100 countries were invited to submit a bid to host the Worldchefs Congress & Expo in cooperation with their national tourism and convention bureau. Eight applications were received, and the three shortlisted destinations for the Worldchefs Congress 2026 bid include:

  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Rimini, Italy
  • Newport, Wales

The Bidding Committees of these respective countries will submit a Bid Application to Worldchefs headquarters in Paris by 30 October 2022, marking the next step in the process. The winning bid will be determined by a vote by Worldchefs’ members in January 2023.

“The Congress is an important event for all chefs from across the globe, and the remarkable host cities and cultures bring so much to the program,” says Worldchefs Congress Committee Chairman Andy Cuthbert. “Our sincere appreciations to all the applicants and congratulations to the shortlisted destinations.”

Worldchefs Congress & Expo has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its 94-year industry-shaping history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.

To learn more about the bidding process and requirements for Worldchefs Congress & Expo destinations, visit https://wc.staging.worldchefs.org/congress-bidding/.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculum, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 

Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.

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