2023 Shanghai Mint Star Chef Elite Challenge

2023 Shanghai Mint Star Chef Elite Challenge

The 2023 Shanghai Mint Star Chef Elite Challenge will be held by Mint Star Chef Art Space, which is a cross-border comprehensive food, humanities and art platform integrating star chef training, talent exchange, international events, master innovation, business activities and cultural exchange.

Mint Star Chef Art Space brings together top chefs from China and abroad and is dedicated to cultivating the future star chefs of the middle generation, aiming at the internationalization of new Chinese cuisine, meeting diversified consumer needs, insisting on the basic elements of Chinese cuisine, insisting on inheritance and innovation, and creating a culinary competition and exchange platform and an innovative research and development platform recognized by the world’s catering 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/

24th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

24th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

The 24th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition will be held simultaneously with the 26th FHC Shanghai global food trade show from November 8 to 10, 2022. Hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Information Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., the event has obtained the official certification of World Association of Chefs’ Societies A-level international events, and obtained the Shanghai Cuisine Association, Shenzhen Cuisine Association, Jilin Food Culture Research Association, Changchun Hotel Catering and Cooking Association Shanxi Cuisine Industry. Association, Cooking, Catering and Hotel Industry Association of Tibet Autonomous Region and other Association units. Since the first FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition was held in 1998, it has been adhering to its original intention, giving students or chefs who love cooking and are enthusiastic about it a competitive platform for skills exchange and mutual exchange, improving and cultivating young chefs, so as to promote and strengthen the development of Western food in China and integrate Chinese and Western food culture for win-win cooperation. With the full guidance of the teachers of the event organizing committee and the high recognition and attention of the players and all sectors of society, it has jumped from an intercontinental event to A-level international event, and promoted the event to a higher level and level professional cooking event, which also means that the event has become an international Cooking Competition with high gold content. The event also set up a “Xinghua Young Chef Scholarship” to promote the overall healthy development of Chinese young chefs and inject a steady stream of new forces and outstanding chefs into China’s cooking industry and chef talents.

To learn more visit the official website.


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/

LA Cuisine-2022 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition by SIAL

LA Cuisine-2022 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 recognised 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.


The competition is endorsed by Worldchefs, ensuring the highest standards.

 

 


     

2022 China Inheritance and Innovation Chinese Cuisine Challenge

2022 China Inheritance and Innovation Chinese Cuisine Challenge

The “Search” 2022 China Innovation and Tradition Culinary Challenge is jointly organised by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co.,Ltd. and Shanghai Restaurants Cuisine Association (SRCA) , endorsed by World Association of Chefs Societies, and is supported by Yuanchang, Fusion, ECMA, CCA Elite Culinary Council and TCA. Contestants’ skill will be recognised internationally and recognised by the 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 Centre (Shanghai) from Mar 28-31, 2022. The organiser 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.

Visit https://www.hotelex.cn/event/archives/1032 for more information.

 

 


     

New Cuisine: Sustainable Foodservice & Culinary Summit

New Cuisine: Sustainable Foodservice & Culinary Summit

Plant-Based food trends are constantly expanding and the market is full of possibilities for food service operators and innovators.

The rise in awareness about health, climate change, and animal welfare has accelerated the attraction toward plant-food food innovation, and during recent years new vegan-friendly restaurants are being opened everywhere. 

ProVeg International and Worldchefs are here to bring you the first event of its kind. The “New Cuisine: Sustainable Foodservice & Culinary Summit” will take place in Hangzhou on November 4-5, 2021, and over 300 Chefs from all around the world will be able to join the Summit virtually. 

International Michelin Starred Chefs and successful restaurateurs will discuss the benefits of going plant-based, plant nutrition and health, plant-based culinary creativity and innovation, tea and food pairing, sustainable cooking, and how to market plant-based foods. 

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be able to showcase their knowledge and support to the booming plant-based movement. Reserve your place by registering and don’t forget to share with your network! 

Event Details:

When: 4-5 November 
Where: Zoom & Hangzhou – The Summit will be held in Hangzhou, China, but will be live streamed on Zoom so you can join from wherever you are using a PC, tablet or even your smartphone. 
How: Register HERE 

For more info on the agenda and speakers, visit the Summit website

See you there!


About the Organizers

About ProVeg:

ProVeg is an international food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing conventional animal-based products with plant-based and cultured alternatives. ProVeg works with international decision-making bodies, governments, food producers, investors, the media, and the general public to help the world transition to a society and economy that are less dependent on animal agriculture and more sustainable for humans, animals, and the planet. ProVeg has permanent-observer status with the UNFCCC, is accredited for UNEA, and has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award.


About Worldchefs:

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs has 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilised international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of chefs for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large. Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through education, networking, competition, humanitarianism, and sustainability.


FHC China International Culinary Arts Young Chef Online Competition

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The 23rd FHC China International Culinary Arts Young Chef Online Competition

Young Chefs and rising culinary competitors around the globe: join us for an inspiring competition experience!

Food & Hotel China (FHC) together with Worldchefs Young Chefs committee are bringing the FHC competition to Young Chefs online. Showcase your talent and creativity in an international arena!

Build your culinary expertise, gain exposure to a competitive environment, and have fun! Winners and participants will also receive a Worldchefs digital badge to share on social media and professional profiles.

Apply to be a Competitor

  • Who can participate: All Competitors must be under 25 years (born after October 1996)
  • Entry fee: The registration fee for each competitor is EURO 20, a direct donation to World Chefs Without Borders. Participants must complete payment before the registration deadline and submit proof of payment with their Application Form.
  • How to apply: Complete the Application Form and submit proof of payment together by email.
  • Registration deadline: October 1 2021

When you finish the registration and payment, you will receive a Competitor Number and more details on the competition process.

Scoring Structure

The scoring structure of the competition is divided into In Classroom Judges scoring and Online Judges scoring: The In Classroom Judges scoring will be mainly measured by three aspects: Hygiene, Work Preparation and Taste; while Online Judges scoring will be judged upon two dimensions: Presentation and Recipe. After two rounds of scoring, the contestants will be awarded digital badges, issued by Worldchefs, according to their scores. 100 will be awarded with Gold with Distinction, 90-99 will be awarded with Gold Medal, 80-89 will be awarded with Silver Medal whereas 70-79 will be awarded with Bronze Medal.

Competition Structure

FHC International Western Cuisine Challenge, FHC International Chinese Cuisine Challenge, FHC International Pastry Challenge, FHC International Bakery Challenge and FHC International Young Chefs Challenge is 5 competition categories that belongs to the FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition. According to the rules of the Worldchefs and awarded Worldchefs certified digital badges and certificates.

Worldchefs Global Development of Young Chefs Committee

The 23rd FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

The FHC International Culinary Arts Young Chef Online Competition is complemented by an onsite Worldchefs endorsed culinary competition taking place at FHC 2021, November 9 – 11 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) China:

FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition

This competition has been successfully held at the FHC for 22 sessions, and it is the only officially certified International Level-A Culinary Competition by Worldchefs in China.

To find complete information on the FHC – Shanghai Global Food Trade Show, visit www.fhcchina.com.


Congratulations to the winners of the 23rd FHC China International Culinary Arts Young Chef Online Competition!

Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar: Shanghai


The FHC China Culinary Arts Competition Committee will be holding a Culinary Arts & Hot Kitchen Competition Seminar during FHC 2021. 

Join Worldchefs Culinary Competition Chairman Rick Stephens to learn about scoring categories such as mise en place, professional preparation, presentation, and taste.

Date: 7 November

Cost: EUR 200

How to register: Contact Clinton Zhu, Chairman of the FHC China Culinary Arts Competition Committee, at clinton@efunculinary.com.

To learn more about the culinary competition events being organized for FHC 2021, click the event titles below:

To learn more about Worldchefs Competition Seminars and becoming a Worldchefs Certified Judge, click the pages below:

This Seminar is eligible for inclusion in a Certified Judge application. Please note, attending a Competition Seminar is one part of the process, and does not automatically qualify attendees as Worldchefs Certified Judges.

To learn more about the seminar instructor, Rick Stephens, check out his interview on World on a Plate: Against the Scorecard with Rick Stephen, Chairman of the Culinary Competition Committee.

2021 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition by Sial

To know more about the competition please find the rulebook attached below.

2020 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition by SIAL

To know more about the competition please find the rulebook attached below.

2019 China International Top Chefs Invitational Competition by SIAL

For more information please download the materials via this link: https://wacs.egnyte.com/fl/7hCnJ7vf2O 

Please download the Rulebook below.

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