Seoul Food & Hotel Culinary Challenge (SFHCC), co-organized by the Korea Chefs Association (KCA) and Informa Markets, proudly celebrates its 11th edition in 2026. The competition will take place from 9 June to 12 June 2026 at KINTEX, Korea, alongside Seoul Food & Hotel, the country’s largest international hospitality, food and beverage trade show.
With an expanded lineup of 24 competition categories, SFHCC 2026 offers an even more dynamic and diverse platform for culinary professionals and aspiring chefs to showcase their skills and creativity. From traditional cuisines to innovative and contemporary creations, each category presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate culinary excellence and originality.
This year, the introduction of The Rising Chefs Challenge brings an exciting new dimension to the competition, highlighting the creativity and passion of young culinary talents from middle and high schools. With a broader range of competitions than ever
before, SFHCC continues to evolve as a global stage for the next generation of chefs.
Join us on this inspiring culinary journey, where passion meets innovation and every dish reflects dedication, skill, and artistry. Whether you are a student, an emerging talent, or an experienced professional, the SFH Culinary Challenge is your opportunity to shine and be part of one of Asia’s most prestigious culinary competitions.
To learn more, download the official rulebook below.
For more information, please contact Jisu Hong.
Venue: Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Goyang, South Korea
Dates: 9th June to 12th June 2026
To learn more about the competition please visit the official website or Facebook and Instagram.
APPLY FOR A WORLDCHEFS ENDORSEMENT
Take your competition to the next level with Worldchefs competition endorsement, a prestigious recognition, achieved by competitions that meet the highest standards of quality. This endorsement provides exceptional opportunities for visibility to an audience of culinary professionals.
Benefits include:
- Tap into a global community of chefs for greater networking and business opportunities.
- Unlock new possibilities with optional digital badging and event competition software.
- Gain free of charge digital badges for competitors and winners with co-branding opportunities.
- Gain access to downloadable evaluation and scoring sheets on Worldchefs website.
Learn more and apply to endorse your competition: https://worldchefs.org/Endorsement/
