The biennial event for industry leaders and culinary innovators


Network and expand your professional bonds with the most influential culinary body worldwide. Join us for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, taking place 16–19 May 2026 in Newport, Wales. This edition’s theme, ‘Pasture, Passion, Plate,’ celebrates the journey of food from its origins to the final dish and highlights how food connects us all—from farm to fork, across borders and cultures. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a global gathering that shapes the future of food.

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Culinary Horizons: Designing Our Future

It’s time to rethink the future of our industry. This year’s theme will provoke our audience of renowned chefs, food enthusiasts, and visionaries from around the globe to reimagine the future of culinary arts and its profound impact on our world.

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Discover Wales

Worldchefs is delighted to welcome you to the breathtaking landscapes of Wales. Our host city, Newport,  is a city and county borough in Wales, situated on the River Usk close to its confluence with the Severn Estuary, 12 mi northeast of Cardiff. With its rich culinary heritage and warm hospitality, explore a land of timeless traditions, innovative cuisine, and natural wonders waiting to be discovered.

Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024

Say hello to one of our inspiring speakers coming to Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026: Sian Wyn Owen! 👋 

Sian is the Executive Head Chef of The River Cafe, one of London’s most iconic Michelin-starred Italian restaurants. She is excited to join Worldchefs Congress next May and welcome chefs from across the globe to her mother country, Wales. 

Time is running out on our early bird offer ⏳ Get your ticket today: https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register or at the link in bio

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress | @sianrc @therivercafe @therivercafelondon @iccwales @culinaryassociationwales

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Introducing our next speaker for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026: David Chapman 🎉

David Chapman is the Executive Director of UKHospitality Cymru, the industry trade association representing over 100,000 hospitality venues. With nearly three decades of experience advising major industry players, David is a powerhouse voice in shaping food and hospitality policy.

At Worldchefs Congress 2026, learn how the industry can make greater policy gains by working more closely with peers, policy makers and elected representatives in David’s session, “How Partnership Working Can Serve Up Policy on a Plate.”

Don’t miss out! Register now and save £200 with our Early-Bird Offer 👉  https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #Wales #Policy @ukhospitality

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Young chefs, are you ready to learn, grow, and have fun alongside peers and culinary leaders from across the globe? 🌏 

Jasper Jek, Chair of Worldchefs Young Chefs Committee, shares why you should attend Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

Don't miss the Early Bird offer available when you register today 👉 https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress @worldchefs.youngchefs @culinaryassociationwales @iccwales

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Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales! As we all prepare for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, let's immerse ourselves in Welsh culture, starting with the word “Croeso” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

Croeso is the Welsh word for “welcome”, and it’s used just like in English. You’ll see it on signs, in shops, and on the smiling faces of people across Wales. It also means “you’re welcome” – the perfect response when someone says diolch (thank you)!

We look forward to welcoming you all to Worldchefs Congress & Expo next May in Wales. 

🎟️ Early bird tickets are ON SALE NOW 👉 Register at https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio

#WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #ThisisWorldchefs #Croeso #WelcomeToWales @culinaryassociationwales @iccwales

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Say hello to our next speaker at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026: Pierre Abi Hayla ✨

Pierre Abi Hayla is a renowned Pastry Chef and Chocolatier with restaurants and cafes across Greece and Lebanon. Pierre masterfully blends classic techniques with modern innovation, crafting exquisite pastries and chocolates. He is a sought-after hospitality consultant and a leading figure in the global pastry and chocolate scene 🍫

At Worldchefs Congress 2026, join Pierre for a live demo and learn essential chocolate techniques in his session, “Revisiting Classic Chocolate Techniques for Today’s Kitchen” presented by Ariane Fine Porcelain. 

Register today at https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio 🔗 

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #Wales #Pastry | @culinaryassociationwales @iccwales @pierreabihayla @arianeporcelaineurope

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