Endorsement

WORLDCHEFS COMPETITION
ENDORSEMENT

Take your competition to the next level with Worldchefs, the leading global culinary authority.

A QUALITY LABEL FOR YOUR COMPETITION

Worldchefs competition endorsement is a prestigious recognition, achieved by competitions that meet the highest standards of quality, structure, and passion. This endorsement provides exceptional opportunities for prominent visibility to a captivated audience of culinary professionals worldwide.

+230

Competitions endorsed across the globe

+40

Countries awarded with endorsement recognition

+10

Organizers have used Competition Management App

+500

Worldchefs Credentials have been issued so far

The Benefits of Worldchefs Endorsement

STANDARDS

Employ global standards of rules and procedures to achieve a fair and consistent level of judging and reach the highest level of competition standards.

GET RECOGNIZED

Become internationally recognized by culinary competitors and attract the highest level of chef talent.

PROMOTE

Gain a license to use Worldchefs logo and mention “Worldchefs Endorsed Competition” on all promotional material.

ACCESS

Get access to a list of trained and approved culinary judges worldwide, plus get advice to better organize your event.

SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR CULINARY COMPETITIONS

International rules and regulations for culinary competitions are provided from Worldchefs to ensure that culinary competitions are fair to all competitors.
Universal guidelines and criteria that can be easily understood and practically implemented to achieve a consistent global standard are provided by the Worldchefs Culinary Committee.
Culinary competitions follow and use rules set by Worldchefs Culinary Committee to ensure these standards are maintained.
To stay up-to-date and comply with new trends and technology, Worldchefs Culinary Rules are updated and provided to competitions on a regular basis, this includes Food Safety and Hygiene rules.

APPLY FOR A WORLDCHEFS ENDORSEMENT

Endorsed competitions must be organized by Worldchefs or a National Association of Worldchefs and can be in conjuction with a company engaged by either of the two parties.

The following Rules apply, in conjuction with other Culinary Competition Rules as defined by the Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee.

Review the requirements, benefits and opportunities below.

REQUIREMENTS

In Global, International, Continental competitions, the jury members for National, Senior and Junior teams must be a Worldchefs certified International judge. For Regional teams and Individuals, the jury members can be a Continental judge if he/she has a jury experience in several countries.
The chairman of a group of juries must be a Worldchefs certified International judge.
If possible, the group of juries should indicate at least one memberfrom each participating country.
Organiser must comply with competition rules as defined by the Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee and stipulated in the Official Judge Handbook.

COMMUNICATION BENEFITS

Get a dedicated webpage listing on worldchefs.org, pre and post event promotion via Worldchefs’ website and social media channels, and features in Worldchefs Magazine and newsletters.
Worldchefs provides a social media push: Facebook and Twitter.
Worldchefs provides 2 x editorial space in Worldchefs magazine both before and after the competition. (Organiser must submit proofread texts and high resolutions images within the editorial deadlines). - Optional
Worldchefs provides a full page advertisement in Worldchefs magazine pre-competition. - Optional
Organiser provides a fully furnished booth for Worldchefs at the event. - Optional

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Possibility to invite Worldchefs President at opening and/or closing ceremony.
Possibility to use the Worldchefs’ Competition Management System (Digital Judging) for more secure and time efficient judging. (contact us for details).
Engage with renowned chef instructors and network with diverse class of competition chefs, and aspiring judges.
Competition organizers can issue Worldchefs Credentials (Digital Badges) to competitors and participants.
Gain access to downloadable evaluation and scoring sheets on Worldchefs website.
Worldchefs provides an updated list of International, Continental, Regional and Learner judges in the following categories: Culinary Arts, Pastry, Community Kitchen, Carving, and Plant-Based/Vegan.

GLOBAL
5.000 €

INTERNATIONAL
2.500 €

CONTINETAL
1.000 €

NATIONAL
500 €

*The Competition Management System includes an online registration interface, set-up, and shipping of the server and up to 60 computer tablets. Free distanced technical support is available from 9:00 – 17:00 CET. A 50 euros/hour cost applies for support outside this timeframe. Onsite technical support is also available during competition hours. Travel, accommodation shall be bared by the organizer, meal and transportation allowance of 100 euros/day to be is the sole responsibility of the event organizer.

ARE YOU INTERESTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT
THE WORLDCHEFS COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APP?

The WORLDCHEFS COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APP © offers organizers and competitors in major culinary events the benefits of increased efficiency, security and transparency, delivering a much-needed modern update to the outdated analog approach still used in too many events today.

INTERESTED IN WORLDCHEFS CREDENTIALS?

Worldchefs Credentials are digital badges that translate qualifications and capabilities into verified skills. Digital badges represent concrete evidence of learning outcomes and achievements, allowing earners to showcase their skills confidently.

With secure digital verification, each credential can be verified in real-time, providing the proof needed to build a professional profile to propel opportunities and unlock careers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What level of competitions does Worldchefs endorse?
Worldchefs offers endorsement to all different levels of culinary competitions worldwide.

2. How can a competition get endorsed by Worldchefs?
Competition organizers must submit an application for approval to the Worldchefs Culinary Committee.

3. Does the size of the competition determine if a competition can get endorsed?
The size of the competition is not a factor in receiving Worldchefs endorsement; it is the quality, structure and passion which counts the most.

4. How do Worldchefs endorsed competitions benefit competitors?
Worldchefs endorsed competitions help to guarantee that competitors receive proper recognition worldwide, having competed at the highest standards.

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