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Last month, the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge European Semi-Finals united over 50 skilled chefs from Europe for three exciting days of competition. Teams competed across four competition categories for the chance to secure their spot at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals in Wales 2026.
Congratulations to all our participants! View the results here.
Relive the Global Chefs Challenge Europe Semi-Finals
Ready to relive the action? View the photos and watch the videos by clicking on the images below.
World on a Plate: The Making of a Top Chef with Giuseppe De Vincenzo
In our newest podcast episode, meet the winner of the European Grand Prix 2025: Chef Giuseppe De Vincenzo. Learn practical advice for competitions and discover what Giuseppe prepared during the event.
Special Thanks
Finally, we’d like to give a special thank you to the sponsors of this event, whose support was essential in making the competition a success! We are proud to work alongside these partners and look forward to continued global collaborations.
Thank you Electrolux Professional, Ariane Porcelain, Koppert Cress, Sterling Halibut, VanDrie Group and Valrhona.
The Next Steps: On the Road to the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026
Stay tuned for the upcoming Semi-Final competitions:
- The Global Chefs Challenge – Pacific Rim Semi-Finals will be held in Nikao, Cook Islands from 21-25 April, 2025.
- The Global Chefs Challenge – Africa & Middle East Semi-Finals will be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from 21-23 May, 2025.
- The Global Chefs Challenge – Americas Semi-Finals will be held in Las Vegas, USA from 27-31 July, 2025.
- The Global Chefs Challenge – Asia Semi-Finals will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 23-26 September, 2025.
To learn more about the Global Chefs Challenge and the road to Wales 2026, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.
Thank you again to the sponsors of this event
Want to Compete in Global Chefs Challenge?
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.
Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026
Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in cities around the world throughout its illustrious 96-year history. The 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 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Wales, hosted by the Culinary Association of Wales.
Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.
