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Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 Named “Association Event of the Year” at Singapore MICE Awards 2025

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25th July 2025
  • Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 has been awarded “Association Event of the Year” at the Singapore MICE Awards 2025.
  • Presented to Ace: Daytons Direct, together with Worldchefs and the Singapore Chefs’ Association, this recognition highlights the power of collaboration and celebrates a shared achievement for the entire culinary community.
  • Culinary professionals, enthusiasts and industry experts can join us for the next edition of Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place on May 16-19 2026 in Newport, Wales.

Paris, July 25 2025 – Worldchefs is proud to announce that Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 has been awarded “Association Event of the Year” at the Singapore MICE Awards 2025.

Organized by the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers (SACEOS) and held on 24 July 2025, the Singapore MICE Awards 2025 is a distinguished recognition program celebrating excellence and innovation across the industry. It honors the individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to establishing Singapore as a global MICE destination.

Presented to Ace: Daytons Direct, together with Worldchefs and the Singapore Chefs’ Association, the “Association Event of the Year” award recognizes the tremendous collaboration and dedication that made the 2024 edition of Worldchefs Congress a landmark gathering for the culinary community.

The Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 marked the 40th edition of this biennial event, representing a significant milestone for the global culinary scene. Held at Sands Expo & Convention Centre and Singapore EXPO, the event welcomed over 1,200 delegates from 77 countries, including chef delegates, competitors, judges, organizers, volunteers, and supporters, to celebrate culinary excellence, innovation, and future leaders. Alongside the Congress, the Global Chefs Challenge, Worldchefs’ prestigious culinary competition, showcased top talents from across the globe while promoting innovation and cultural exchange.

“This award is evidence of what can be achieved when passion, professionalism, and collaboration come together. Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 was a celebration of our global community. I’m incredibly proud of the entire team and grateful to all who made it possible.”
– Andy Cuthbert, Worldchefs President

(From left) Stella Chee, Jennifer Tan, Esther Ng, Chef Eric Neo, Ong Huey Hong, Nancy Tan, Chef Keno Tay, Chef Jasper Jek and Adeline Lim

The “Association Event of the Year” award recognizes the event’s high-value programming, opportunities for professional growth, and sessions that promote industry advancement.

The official judging criteria for this category included:

  • Program Quality: Depth, relevance and diversity of session tracks or workshops.
  • Speaker & Content Curation: Credibility of speakers and alignment of topics to member needs.
  • Member Engagement: Effectiveness of networking formats, roundtables and social events.
  • Professional Development Impact: Tangible learning outcomes and skill-building opportunities.
  • Operational Execution: Seamlessness of registration, on-site logistics and support.
  • Digital Integration: Use of apps, virtual components or engagement platforms.
  • Long-Term Value: Post-event resources, follow-up activities and community building.

Worldchefs extends its sincere thanks to all partners, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, and delegates who contributed to this success. Beyond the event, this recognition reflects the strength and unity of chefs across the globe.

“We are truly honoured by this recognition. It was a genuine team effort, with everyone contributing their time, expertise, and commitment throughout the journey. Working closely with Worldchefs, Singapore Chefs’ Association, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, and our many partners made the experience truly rewarding. The collaborative spirit and shared goals enabled us to deliver a meaningful event that will have a positive impact on future culinary congresses.”

– Nancy Tan, Managing Director at Ace:Daytons Direct

“Hosting the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 in Singapore was a proud moment for our association. The event united chefs from across the globe to share, learn, and grow. We were honoured to play a part in this landmark occasion.”
— Eric Neo, President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association

“Here’s to even more milestones for the global culinary community.”

– Singapore Tourism Board

To learn more about the Singapore MICE Awards, click here.

Join Us for the Next Edition

Culinary professionals and industry experts can join us at the next Worldchefs Congress from the 16-19 May 2026 in Wales. This event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen professional networks and engage with the world’s culinary leaders.

The 2026 edition, themed “Pasture, Passion, Plate,” will explore the journey of food from its origins to the final dish. Through this lens, the event will celebrate how food connects people, cultures, and communities, from farm to fork and beyond.

Over four inspiring days, participants will experience world-class educational sessions led by Michelin-starred chefs like Sian Wyn Owen and thought leaders including Rich Rosendale and Kris Hall. It will also be the stage for the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, where the globe’s top chefs will go head-to-head.

Register now and take advantage of the early-bird rate of £600 (incl. VAT) and save £200 until 31 October 2025. To learn more and register, click the button below. We hope to see you there.

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About Worldchefs Congress & Expo

The global leading platform that brings together chef delegates and professionals from across the five continents, Worldchefs Congress & Expo delivers a unique program to help industry players network and expand their professional bonds. 

This includes presentations and workshops from leading experts in the 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 Global Chefs Challenge Finals culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network. 

For more information on Worldchefs Congress, kindly refer here: www.worldchefscongress.org

About Worldchefs

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a federation made up of 110 national chef associations. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries years of history since its founding in 1928 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 Culinary 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.

Visit www.worldchefs.org to learn more.

Media contact: 

Olivia Ruszczyk communications@worldchefs.org

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