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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Hotelex China Inheritance and Innovation Chinese Cuisine Challenge
The “Search” 2024 China Innovation and Tradition Culinary Challenge is jointly organized by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co.,Ltd. and Shanghai Restaurants Cuisine Association (SRCA) , endorsed by Worldchefs, and is supported by Yuanchang, Fusion, ECMA, CCA Elite Culinary Council and TCA.
Contestants’ skill will be recognized internationally and recognized by Worldchefs. The purpose of this competition is to promote traditional and innovative culinary skills. It tests the ability of contestants to combine traditional Chinese food with innovative Chinese food, further promotes the construction of high-skilled talents in the Chinese food and provides young chefs with showcase platform to promote better development of Chinese food.
The competition will be held at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 27th March to 30th March, 2024. The organizer welcomes individuals / teams to display their competency skills level, creativity and master the skills criteria given as per competition rules and regulation in an open, fair, and honest manner.
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.
Since the first FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition, held in 1998, it has adhered to its original goal: giving students and chefs who love cooking a platform for networking and skills exchange. The competition hopes to cultivate young chefs, so as to promote and strengthen the development of Western food in China and integrate Chinese and Western culinary culture.
With the full guidance of the instructors, the event organizing committee and the recognition and attention of all sectors of society, the competition has risen from an intercontinental event to a top-tier international event. It is a great platform to showcase the talents of all chefs!
The FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition, endorsed by Worldchefs, consists of three major competitions: 2023 FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition, 2023 FHC China International Pastry and Bakery Competition, and 2023 FHC Shanghai International Culinary Championships. The competition took place from November 8th to 10th, 2023, finally resuming after two years due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Let us review this event together!
Honorable guests delivered welcome speech on grand launch ceremony.
The competition was organized by Shanghai Cuisine Industry Association and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and was endorsed by Worldchefs. The distinguished speakers at the event included: Chairman-Chen Zhe of the Shanghai Restaurant & Cuisine Association; USDA Deputy Undersecretary, Jason Hafemeister; Chairman of the Worldchefs Culinary Committee, Dr. Rick Stephen; and Chairman of FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition, Clinton Zhu.
Three-day intensive culinary competition
FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition: Display and Hot cooking with 60 sessions in total
Pastry and Bakery Competition: Display and Live with 32 sessions in total
2023 FHC Shanghai International Culinary Championship: International team compete in 2 sets, each 6 hours of live cooking. Theteams were from China, South Korea, Australia, and Italy.
The competition was judged by ten distinguished judges, all certified by Worldchefs.
The rules of the competition were as follows: teams of three chefs will cook for twelve people. Three portions will be for the jury to evaluate, one portion for the media, and eight portions for VIP guests of the show to dine at and experience a true international delight.
The results of the 2023 FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition are:
Winner – Italy
First Runner-up – South Korea
Second Runners-up – China and Australia
The culinary works of art featured at the competition were:
Chinese Cuisine and Western Cuisine Culinary Art Displays: Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Tapas/Finger Food, Western Three Course Menu
Chinese Cuisine and Western Cuisine Challenge: IS Seafood Halibut Western Main Course, Sumerians Truffle Chinese Main Course, LBF Australian Beef Western Course, U.S. Chicken Western Main Course, U.S. Potatoes Innovation Western Cuisine, U.S. Pork Western Cuisine Main Course, MINDONGYIYU Yellow Croaker Chinese Main Course, EWEN Arborio Rice Western Main Course, EWEN Pasta Western Main Course, NZ Maimoa Lamp Chinese Main Course, Chu Dao Cellophane Noodle Cuisine.
Pastry and Bakery Competition: Fondant Cake, Afternoon Tea, Buffet Showpiece.
Pastry and Bakery Live: Cake Decoration, Break Baking and Display, Plate Dessert, Chocolate Fondant Cake, Swiss Roll and Pound Cake, Soufflé.
The 27th FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show and the 25th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition will be held from November 12th to 14th, 2024. We look forward to your participation!
Learn more at the official FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition website here.
In order to further promote the spirit of craftsmanship, strengthen exchanges between famous chefs across the country, innovate excellent dishes, stimulate the enthusiasm of professional chefs to study hard and consciously improve cooking skills, and promote the optimization and upgrading of the industry and the high-quality and healthy development of the catering industry, China Cuisine Association will hold the First Western Cuisine Cooking skills Finals in conjunction with the 32nd China Chef Festival to be held in Fuzhou from October 20 to 22, 2023. The First Western Cuisine Cooking skills Finals included 72 players from 36 teams, and the teams came from cooking (diet, catering) industry associations, member units, related enterprises and vocational colleges in Asia and all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across the country. Through the competition of highly skilled chefs from all over the country, we will focus on excellent dishes that show contemporary cooking skills.
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.
Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai
Join us for a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar during the China FHC Culinary Competition in Shanghai, China on 10 October 2023.
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:
Rick Stephen
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 organised 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 first Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge, organized by JIYI (Shenzhen) Cultural Planning Co., Ltd., will be held in Hall 5 of Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on August 19, 2023.
This is the first China national-level competition for young Pastry chefs certified by the World Association of Chef’s Societies (Worldchefs).
Teams from 5 countries and 2 regions will participate in it. The 2023 Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge focuses on three elements “Asia”, “Youth” and “Baking”, showing the wonderful skills and innovative thinking of young Asian Pastry chefs to the world.
The competition aims to develop the youth bakery industry in Asia, enhance the capabilities of young Pastry chefs, stimulate their creative spirit, and at the same time spread the ideas of food source, food value, environmental protection and food safety. It can also further promote and inherit the baking culture.
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.
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