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Elevating Culinary Expertise: Worldchefs Competition Seminars in Zagreb

On September 25th and 26th, 2025, two Worldchefs competition seminars were held by the Croatian Chefs Association at the Zagreb Fair in Croatia. Worldchefs competition seminars are designed for ambitious culinarians looking to gain insight into the height of international culinary competition standards. These intensive seminars provide key information about current trends, competition rules, and judging criteria, helping chefs stay at their best.

Pastry Arts Competition Seminar

This year, for the first time in Zagreb, a pastry arts competition seminar was organized for pastry chefs, mentors, and professionals wishing to stay up to date with the latest trends.

This seminar took place in the Brijuni Hall of the Zagreb Fair on September 25, and was led by Chef Leopold Forsthofer, a respected Austrian pastry chef known for his mastery of cakes and chocolates. Since 1984, he has been working at the renowned Vienna Kurkonditorei Oberlaa, where he serves as deputy head pastry chef, specializing in intricate decorations and special orders. In 2007, he achieved national recognition by winning the title of Austrian Master Chocolatier with his creation “Let’s Dance!” at the Patisserie Grand Prix, representing Austria at the World Chocolatier Championship in Paris.

Forsthofer has also competed internationally with the Austrian national culinary team, winning multiple gold and silver medals. A dedicated educator, he has co-authored several influential books such as The Chocolate Bible and Süße Kunst, and is a respected trainer and judge at world competitions.

As a member of Worldchefs Cultural Competition Committee, Forsthofer plays a key role in the development of the pastry arts. He combines tradition with innovation to inspire a new generation of pastry chefs.

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar

In addition, a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar took place on September 26, 2025 during the Croatian Culinary Days.

Chef Lee Corke instructed this seminar in the Brijuni Hall of the Zagreb Fair. Chef Lee Corke is a member of the Worldchefs Culinary Competition and an instructor of Worldchefs’ competition seminars. He is currently President and a member of the British Culinary Federation. He has won 100+ medals at both the national and international level and has been a competitor since 1990.

A Valuable Experience for Competitors, Judges, and Event Organizers

Worldchefs competition seminars are an excellent way for chefs to learn or expand upon their techniques. At these in-person events, chefs gain insights directly from both the perspective of Worldchefs Certified Judges and award-winning competitors. These seminars are an opportunity to discover best practices, network, and understand how to improve competition scores. Additionally, competition seminars are the first step in becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge or renewing a judge license.

Discover our upcoming competition seminars at https://worldchefs.org/events/.

To learn how to host a competition seminar in your region, click the button below.

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Worldchefs Vice President Dr. Rick Stephen conducts Competition Seminars in Pakistan, hosted by Chefs Association of Pakistan

Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP), in strategic partnership with the College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM), has proudly hosted two prestigious Worldchefs Competition Seminars in Pakistan on August 25 and 26, 2025.

The first seminar commenced on August 25, with enthusiastic participation from professional chefs across the country and abroad, while the second seminar was conducted on August 26, 2025.

The competition seminars in Pakistan were conducted by Worldchefs Vice President Dr. Rick Stephen, one of the most respected names in global culinary education and competitions. His expertise and mentorship prepared the chefs for future Worldchefs-approved judging opportunities, enabling them to represent Pakistan on international culinary platforms.

A large number of professional chefs participated in the seminars, not only from Pakistan but also from countries including Iran, USA, Azerbaijan, and Bangladesh, making this event a truly international gathering of culinary talent.

The event was made possible through the support of distinguished partners; Shan Foods, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, and Nestlé Professional.

Speaking about the initiative, CAP President Ahmad Shafiq said that hosting Worldchefs seminars in Pakistan was a significant step forward in enhancing culinary skills, knowledge, and judging standards, while also opening new global opportunities for local chefs.

With this initiative, CAP and COTHM reaffirm their commitment to advancing Pakistan’s culinary industry, developing international linkages, and empowering chefs to shine on the world stage, he added.

To host a competition seminar in your region, visit https://worldchefs.org/competition-seminar/.

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Worldchefs Announces Two Upcoming Competition Seminars in Paris

Worldchefs Competition Seminars are designed for ambitious culinarians looking to gain insight into the height of international culinary competition standards. Whether a competitor, trainer, or aspiring judge, these intensive seminars provide key information about current trends, competition rules, and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up to date and at their best.

Two competition seminars will be hosted in-person at our Paris office for aspiring judges and driven competitors: Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen on October 9th and Pastry Arts on October 13th, 2025.

Register today and get ready to elevate your skills, prepare for your next competition, and network with Worldchefs members in the heart of Paris.

Click below to learn more details & REGISTER:
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.
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.

To register, complete the form found in the links below:

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen – October 9th, 2025

Pastry Arts – October 13th, 2025

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Worldchefs announces three upcoming Competition Seminars at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024!

Worldchefs has announced THREE Competition Seminars!

Worldchefs Competition Seminars are designed for ambitious culinarians looking to gain insight into the height of international culinary competition standards. Whether a competitor, trainer, or aspiring judge, these intensive seminars provide key information about current trends, competition rules, and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up to date and at their best.

Three competition seminars will be hosted in-person at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 in Singapore for aspiring judges and driven competitors: Pastry Arts on October 23rd, Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen on October 24th, and Vegan/Plant-Based on October 25th.

Starting from July 22, 2024, each purchaser of a Congress Delegate Ticket (Full Delegate (950 euros), Young Chef (650 euros), Retired Chef (800euros)) will have the opportunity to attend ONE competition seminar at no additional cost. Only registrations made after July 22 are eligible. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click below to learn more details about each competition seminar event:
Vegan/Plant-Based Competition Seminar
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.
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.
  • Please note: the Introduction to Competition Standards seminar is not eligible for Worldchefs Certified Judge applications.

Pre-register and gain more information by contacting: For more information, contact Ajla Dunga, ajla@worldchefs.org 

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Worldchefs announces two upcoming Competition Seminars!

Worldchefs has announced TWO Competition Seminars!

Worldchefs Competition Seminars are designed for ambitious culinarians looking to gain insight into the height of international culinary competition standards. Whether a competitor, trainer, or aspiring judge, these intensive seminars provide key information about current trends, competition rules, and judging criteria, to help chefs keep up to date and at their best.

Two competition seminars will be hosted in-person at our Paris office for aspiring judges and driven competitors: Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen on June 17th and Pastry Arts on June 18th.

Click below to learn more details about each competition seminar event:
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.
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.
  • Please note: the Introduction to Competition Standards seminar is not eligible for Worldchefs Certified Judge applications.

Pre-register and gain more information by contacting: For more information, contact Linh To at linh@worldchefs.org.

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Join Worldchefs for a Competition Seminar during the IKA/Culinary Olympics 2024

Interested in taking the first step towards becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge or learning more about Competition requirements? Join Worldchefs for a Competition Seminar during the IKA/Culinary Olympics 2024. We will host four Competition Seminars, which will take place on February 1, 2024.

Click below to learn more details about each competition seminar event:

culinary arts
Pastry Arts

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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: www.worldchefs.org/Application-To-Become-A-Judge 

Pre-register and gain more information by contacting: For more information, contact Linh To at linh@worldchefs.org.

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Join Worldchefs for a Competition Seminar during the Culinary World Cup

Interested in taking the first step towards becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge or learning more about Competition requirements? Join Worldchefs for a Competition Seminar during the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg. We will host four Competition Seminars, which will take place on November 25-29, 2022.

Click below to learn more details about each competition seminar event:

Pastry Arts

More Information:

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: www.worldchefs.org/Application-To-Become-A-Judge 

Pre-register and gain more information by contacting: For more information, contact Linh To at linh@worldchefs.org.

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