Worldchefs Global Championships: South Europe Semi-Final – Belgrade
THE DETAILS
Date: 10–12 October 2026.
Venue: Belgrade Fair – Hall 4 (proposed venue)
Competition schedule:
- 9 October 2026, 17:30: Competitor & Judge Briefing
- 10 October: Global Young Chefs Challenge & Global Vegan Chefs Challenge
- 11 October: Global Chefs Challenge
- 12 October: Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
- Detailed daily timings are provided in the respective competition documents.
Competition details:
Categories:
- Global Chefs Challenge
- Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
- Global Young Chefs Challenge
Individual Competitions:
- Global Chef, Young Chef and Vegan Chef: 3-course menu for 4 servings, with 2h40 cooking time.
- Global Pastry Chef: 4 individual desserts, a 900g chocolate/local fruit gâteau and a 30–40 cm centrepiece, within a 3-hour timeframe.
Competitor information:
Competitors must be at least 16 years old and be a member of a National Chefs Association in good standing, or have permission from the National Body.
Young Chef competitors must be born after 1 January 2002.
For Global Chef, Pastry and Vegan Chef, the World Final competitor must be supported by a Commis Chef born after 1 January 2002.
Competition Rules / Rulebook
- Latest rulebooks available for:
Accommodation:
- Radisson Collection Hotel – 5★
- Belgrade City Hotel – 4★
- Balkan Garni Hotel – 3★
- Accommodation is at the competitor’s own expense.
Transport:
Competitors are responsible for their own transportation and related costs.
Pickup Airport:– From Airport as well if Required
Meals:
The documents do not specify whether meals are provided or arranged by participants.
Judges:
International-level judges
Continental Judges
Two Rookie Judges
Competition Observer
Judges work under the direction of a member of the Worldchefs Culinary Committee.
Official competition language:
Not specified.
