Time to unleash your inner culinary champion with the Econofoods Game of Chefs Competition.
We are very happy to announce that โGAME OF CHEFS 2026โ will be taking place at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) during the Africa Food Show, 10 to 12 June 2026.
The event will take place in the ECONOFOODS Culinary Village and will be run according to WORLDCHEFS competition rules.
Competing teams will be given 150 minutes (2.5hrs) for โ collecting ingredients from the ECONOFOODS pantry, menu writing, cooking and serving 15 sets of a 3-course menu, served individually. 1 set for display and photo shoot, 2 sets for podium professional WORLDCHEFS โ SA Chefs jury and 12 sets for invited guests.
To learn more, download the official rulebook below.
For more information, please contact Martin Kobald.
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
Dates: 10th to 12th June, 2026
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