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See the final results for the Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Chefs Challenge European Regional Semi-Finals!
- Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023 and the first semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, were held in Rimini, Italy from 19 to 22 February 2023.
- The event was hosted by Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC) during the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo and 12th International Horeca Meeting.
- Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
Rimini, 22 February 2023 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Worldchefs European Grand Prix 2023, which was held alongside the first semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. Held in Rimini, Italy, alongside the Beer&Food Attraction, BB Tech Expo and 12th International Horeca Meeting, the the semi-final competition was hosted by Italy’s Worldchefs National Association Member, Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC).
Over days of tough competition, Europe’s top culinary teams have shown their mastery of the culinary arts through four competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
Final Results:
Results are listed below by category: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge.
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Chefs Challenge Results
- Winner: Germany
- Second Place: Italy
- Third Place: Netherlands
Global Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
- Europe Central: Germany and Netherlands
- Europe North: Estonia and Wales
- Europe South: Italy and Cyprus
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Vegan Chefs Challenge Results
- Winner: Luxembourg
- Second Place: Latvia
- Third Place: Serbia
Global Vegan Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
- Europe Central: Luxembourg
- Europe North: Latvia
- Europe South: Serbia
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Results
- Winner: Italy
- Second Place: Romania
- Third Place: Czech Republic
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
- Europe Central: Romania
- Europe North: Azerbaijan
- Europe South: Italy
See the full results below:
Worldchefs European Grand Prix: Global Young Chefs Challenge Results
- Winner: Norway
- Second Place: Italy
- Third Place: Czech Republic
Global Young Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
- Europe Central: Czech Republic
- Europe North: Norway
- Europe South: Italy
See the full results below:
Congratulations to each participant, and to the qualifying teams that will move on to compete in Singapore at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals:
The Global Chef Challenge – Americas Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Santiago, Chile from 23-26, May 2023.
The Global Chef Challenge Africa & Middle East Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 29- 31, May 2023 as part of Expo Culinaire and Emirates Salon Culinaire.
The Global Chef Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines, 2- 5, August 2023 alongside The Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) and the World Food Expo (WOFEX).
To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.
Want to Compete in Global Chefs Challenge?
If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations.
Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024
Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.
The 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.
Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.
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Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
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