2025 Hotelex China Inheritance and Innovation Chinese Cuisine Challenge

The 33rd HOTELEX 2025 Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo will be grandly held from March 30th to April 2nd, 2025 at the Puxi Hongqiao @ National Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai! Covering popular sectors such as catering equipment, desktop supplies, food and beverage, coffee and tea drinks, baked ice cream, light meals and fine wine, food machinery, food and catering packaging and machinery, chain franchising, etc., creating a more open and efficient communication space for global hotel and catering industry practitioners.

During this exhibition will be the 2025 Hotelex China Inheritance and Innovation Chinese Cuisine Challenge!

This competition aims to vigorously promote traditional and innovative cooking skills. It also tests the contestants’ ability to combine traditional Chinese cuisine with innovative Chinese cuisine, further promotes the construction of a team of highly skilled talents in the Chinese cuisine industry, and provides a platform for young chefs to exchange skills, improve their skills, and showcase their style, thus promoting the better development of Chinese cuisine.

To learn more about the competition, visit the official website here.

Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China

Dates: 30th March to 2nd April 2025


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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/

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai

Join Mint Star Kitchen for a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar in Shanghai, China on 28th March, 2025.

If you wish to attend this seminar, please contact Jacky Yin at [email protected]

Competition Seminar instructors share techniques from both the perspective of Worldchefs Certified Judges and award-winning competitors. Participants gain an understanding of not only judging criteria but also best practices in the competition kitchen and tactics that consistently reach the highest place at the podium.

Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 

Future judges: Attending a Competition Seminar is a mandatory part of the process to become a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants are awarded a certificate of participation that can be submitted as one of the required credentials in an application. To learn more about the process and for a complete list of requirements, download the Worldchefs Certified Judge application form here.

Judges: Why attend?

  • Keep up to date with culinary trends, and discover all the latest rules necessary to provide fair judgment during competition events.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and network with a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.
  • Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 
  • Future judges: Take the first step towards becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants receive a certificate of participation after attending a Competition Seminar. This certificate of completion is one of the mandatory requirements when submitting a Worldchefs Certified Judge application.

Competitors: Why attend?

  • Learn indispensable tips to excel in culinary competitions, and understand the service process and presentation details to make sure you know everything from the very beginning to the end.
  • Be the first to discover current culinary trends, innovations in modern kitchen equipment, and the latest technologies used in competition.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and get inspired alongside a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.

Learn more about becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge

Attending a Competition Seminar is one of the required credentials in a Certified Judge application. Keep in mind, all Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. These intensive workshops provide key information about current trends, competition rules and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up-to-date and at their best!

Attending applicable Competition Seminars is one part of the process to become a judge, and does not automatically qualify you as a Certified Judge. Applicants must fulfil additional criteria and provide evidence of support in a formal application process. To learn more about the full approval process, visit: https://worldchefs.org/become-certified-judge/

Meet Your Seminar Instructor:

This seminar is taught by: Rick Stephen

Rick Stephen is a third-generation chef from Tasmania, the food capital of Australia. He is the first Australian to be awarded the title of ‘Certified Master Chef’. Rick began his apprenticeship in 1972 under the world-renowned chef Claudio Magris in Melbourne.

He owned and ran Raphael’s restaurant in Brisbane for 12 years, achieving 3 Chefs Hats, the highest restaurant rating in Australia. In 2009, Rick joined SATS Ltd in Singapore as Executive Chef, managing up to 60,000 meals per day for Singapore Airlines. He was promoted to Director of Kitchens in 2015, overseeing all SATS kitchens in Asia, producing a total of 400,000 meals per day.

Rick is also the Continental Director for WorldChefs in Asia, frequently traveling to conduct training sessions and motivational presentations. He has been honored in several countries, and a wing of the NingBo Culinary School in China is named after him: the Rick Stephen’s Centre of Excellence.

“Shi Ji Xing” International Top Chef Innovation Competition 2024

“Shi Ji Xing” International Top Chef Innovation Competition 2024 is hosted by Shenzhen Food Fair. It aims to provide a platform for chefs to communicate with each other, spread experience, inspire creativity, promote the world catering culture, and produce safe, fresh, rich and delicious dishes.

This competition takes place during the 2024 Global High-end Food and Quality Agricultural Products (Shenzhen) Expo, an exhibition to discover new suppliers and market development trends.

Starting on December 7,2024 in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), this event invites world famous chefs of Chinese and Western food. There are 24 famous Chinese and foreign chefs and 6 international judges, making for a veritable world cooking competition. The competition will combine selected ingredients, cooking techniques, craftsmanship and art.

For more info, click here and download the official rulebook below.

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China

Dates: 7th December to 9th December 2025


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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/

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai

Join the FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition for a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar in Shanghai, China on 10th November, 2024.

If you wish to attend this seminar, please contact Clinton Zhu at [email protected]

Competition Seminar instructors share techniques from both the perspective of Worldchefs Certified Judges and award-winning competitors. Participants gain an understanding of not only judging criteria but also best practices in the competition kitchen and tactics that consistently reach the highest place at the podium.

Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 

Future judges: Attending a Competition Seminar is a mandatory part of the process to become a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants are awarded a certificate of participation that can be submitted as one of the required credentials in an application. To learn more about the process and for a complete list of requirements, download the Worldchefs Certified Judge application form here.

Judges: Why attend?

  • Keep up to date with culinary trends, and discover all the latest rules necessary to provide fair judgment during competition events.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and network with a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.
  • Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 
  • Future judges: Take the first step towards becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants receive a certificate of participation after attending a Competition Seminar. This certificate of completion is one of the mandatory requirements when submitting a Worldchefs Certified Judge application.

Competitors: Why attend?

  • Learn indispensable tips to excel in culinary competitions, and understand the service process and presentation details to make sure you know everything from the very beginning to the end.
  • Be the first to discover current culinary trends, innovations in modern kitchen equipment, and the latest technologies used in competition.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and get inspired alongside a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.

Learn more about becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge

Attending a Competition Seminar is one of the required credentials in a Certified Judge application. Keep in mind, all Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. These intensive workshops provide key information about current trends, competition rules and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up-to-date and at their best!

Attending applicable Competition Seminars is one part of the process to become a judge, and does not automatically qualify you as a Certified Judge. Applicants must fulfil additional criteria and provide evidence of support in a formal application process. To learn more about the full approval process, visit:  https://worldchefs.org/become-certified-judge/

Meet Your Seminar Instructor:

This seminar is taught by: Rick Stephen

Dr. Rick Stephen has been instrumental in the growth of the culinary profession. Having once an active presence in the competition arena winning many awards and accolades, he has offered guidance and support which contributes to the success of a number of chefs doing well in many competitions and in the culinary profession in Singapore, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, China and Australia.

Dr. Stephen was elected as the Continental Director for Asia in May 2011 under the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) banner covering 21 Countries. As part of the Worldchefs Congress Committee, he organized and ran the IFK competition in Korea, and did all the final preparation for the World Finals of the Global Chef and Hans Bueschkens competition since 2008. In continuing his efforts to improve the industry and as part of his Worldchefs involvement in the region, Dr. Stephen has conducted Worldcehfs approved courses and has been an instigator in training and working with young chefs.

2024 National Western Cuisine Cooking Competition

The China Cuisine Association will host a high-level large-scale international western food competition certified by the Worldchefs (World Association of Chefs Societies), inviting western food professionals from around the world and the country to participate. The competition will be held on October 25 and 26,2024, and the award the awards ceremony will take place on the morning of October 27,2024.

The competition covers: Meat Main Course , Seafood Western Main Course, Plate Appetizers Course, Tapas/ Finger Food, Western Soup, Desserts Class a total of six projects, each project according to the international competition rules and requirements for gold, silver, bronze and the championship award, competition certificate provided by the China Cuisine Association and Worldchefs. With more than 400 players and 10 judges in international competitions, it is a veritable international western food A-class competition.

Venue: Yibin, China

Dates: 25th October to 26th October 2024


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/

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Beijing 

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Beijing 

Join the China Cuisine Association for a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar in Beijing, China on 9 August, 2024.

If you wish to attend this seminar, please contact Wang Ye at [email protected].

Competition Seminar instructors share techniques from both the perspective of Worldchefs Certified Judges and award-winning competitors. Participants gain an understanding of not only judging criteria but also best practices in the competition kitchen and tactics that consistently reach the highest place at the podium.

Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 

Future judges: Attending a Competition Seminar is a mandatory part of the process to become a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants are awarded a certificate of participation that can be submitted as one of the required credentials in an application. To learn more about the process and for a complete list of requirements, download the Worldchefs Certified Judge application form here.

Judges: Why attend?

  • Keep up to date with culinary trends, and discover all the latest rules necessary to provide fair judgment during competition events.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and network with a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.
  • Current judges: All Worldchefs Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. 
  • Future judges: Take the first step towards becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge. Participants receive a certificate of participation after attending a Competition Seminar. This certificate of completion is one of the mandatory requirements when submitting a Worldchefs Certified Judge application.

Competitors: Why attend?

  • Learn indispensable tips to excel in culinary competitions, and understand the service process and presentation details to make sure you know everything from the very beginning to the end.
  • Be the first to discover current culinary trends, innovations in modern kitchen equipment, and the latest technologies used in competition.
  • Engage with renowned chef instructors and get inspired alongside a diverse and driven class of competition chefs, aspiring judges, and influencers in the culinary space.

Learn more about becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge

Attending a Competition Seminar is one of the required credentials in a Certified Judge application. Keep in mind, all Certified Judges are required to attend a Competition Seminar every five years. These intensive workshops provide key information about current trends, competition rules and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up-to-date and at their best!

Attending applicable Competition Seminars is one part of the process to become a judge, and does not automatically qualify you as a Certified Judge. Applicants must fulfil additional criteria and provide evidence of support in a formal application process. To learn more about the full approval process, visit:  https://worldchefs.org/become-certified-judge/

Meet Your Seminar Instructor:

This seminar is taught by: Rick Stephen

Dr. Rick Stephen has been instrumental in the growth of the culinary profession. Having once an active presence in the competition arena winning many awards and accolades, he has offered guidance and support which contributes to the success of a number of chefs doing well in many competitions and in the culinary profession in Singapore, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, China and Australia.

Dr. Stephen was elected as the Continental Director for Asia in May 2011 under the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) banner covering 21 Countries. As part of the Worldchefs Congress Committee, he organized and ran the IFK competition in Korea, and did all the final preparation for the World Finals of the Global Chef and Hans Bueschkens competition since 2008. In continuing his efforts to improve the industry and as part of his Worldchefs involvement in the region, Dr. Stephen has conducted Worldcehfs approved courses and has been an instigator in training and working with young chefs.

The 25th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

The 25th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

The FHC Shanghai International Culinary Championships is an invitational competition for a team of chefs. This competition has invited a total of 4 teams from China, South Korea, Australia, and Italy. The participating team is required to cook a set meal banquet for 12 people within a limited time. The winning team will receive the 2024 FHC Shanghai International Culinary Championships trophy.

This competition has been successfully held at FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show for 24 times. Its purpose to cultivate young chefs and strengthen the development of Chinese Western food. This also means that this competition has become a highly valuable international cooking competition.

The FHC International Western Culinary Challenge, FHC International Chinese Culinary Challenge, FHC International Western Pastry Challenge, and FHC International Western Baking Challenge are part of the FHC China International Culinary Art Competition. They are judged according to the rules of Worldchefs and awarded certificates and medals certified by Worldchefs.


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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/

Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge

Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge

The organizing committee for the Food2China Expo, in collaboration with the Guangdong Imported Food Association, Constellar Worldex, China Cuisine Association, and JIYI Cultural Planning Committee of Shenzhen, are delighted to announce our collaboration on The Asian Junior Pastry-Art Championship. The competition will take place from the 25-26 September 2024 in Guangzhou, China.

The competition is a high-calibre professional event, run to the fairest professional standards of Worldchefs and held in China, the cradle of confectionery and pastry-making art. It is staged during Food2China Expo, a specialist international trade fair for showcasing the food and beverage, and hospitality industry.


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/

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Worldchefs Enhances Culinary Education in China at the 7th National CateringVocational Education Forum in Chongqing

Worldchefs Enhances Culinary Education in China at the 7th National CateringVocational Education Forum in Chongqing

Worldchefs proudly participated in the prestigious 7th National Catering Vocational Education Forum, held from April 23 to 25, 2024, in Chongqing, China. This event was part of the annual working meeting of the National Catering Vocational Education Teaching Steering Committee and the Catering Education Working Committee of theChina Culinary Association (CCA). The forum gathered over 200 experts, including more than 100 heads of vocational schools from across the country, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss advancements and innovations in culinary education.

Worldchefs was represented Continental Director for Asia, Willment Leong, and Assistant Vice President, KK Yau, who shared insights into Worldchefs’ global educational programs and the impact of international certification standards on culinary training.

Mr Willmen Leong, The President of Worldchefs Asia Continental Director (middle)

During the forum, Worldchefs highlighted its educational pillars – Competition, Feed the Planet, Networking, and Education – which are designed to support the holistic development of culinary education globally. These pillars have been instrumental in helping educational institutions around the world achieve excellence and recognition. The event also served as a platform for Worldchefs to present its international culinary education certification project, which helps culinary institutions meet international standards and enhances their global brand presence. The certification criteria focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, aligning with the needs of the modern culinary industry.

Mr. KK Yau, the Vice President of Worldchefs Asia Continental was giving presentation at 7th National Catering Vocational Education Forum

“The enthusiastic reception we received at the forum has been overwhelming,” said Willment Leong.”There is a clear demand for enhanced culinary education in China, and through Worldchefs’ certification and educational programs, we can support these institutions in achieving world-class standards.”

KK Yau added, “Our participation here marks a significant step towards integrating Worldchefs’ standards into Chinese culinary education. We are excited about the future and the potential for these schools to join our global network, which will open up numerous opportunities for their students and faculty.”

The forum concluded with a commitment from both Worldchefs and the CCA to foster ongoing collaboration, aimed at elevating the standards of culinary education in China and preparing students to meet the demands of the global hospitality industry.

LA Cuisine-2024 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition BY SIAL

LA Cuisine-2024 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition BY SIAL

La Cuisine is a must-visit for food lovers and casual observers alike. As our premier cooking competition, La Cuisine attracts eight international teams of Michelin recognized chefs. During the 2-day event, the teams use their skills to tell a story about a set theme with only the raw ingredients they are provided.

LA Cuisine-2024 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition will take place from 28-29 May 2024 in Shanghai, China.

Visit the official website here.


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/

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