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

Meet Colin Wheeler-James at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026! 🎉

Colin Wheeler-James is the founder of Ground Up Cookery School and a champion of wild flavors, fermentation, and sustainable food systems. Since opening his school in 2020, Colin has been on a mission to redefine how we think about food, waste, and flavor, turning overlooked ingredients into extraordinary creations.

At Worldchefs Congress 2026, don’t miss Colin’s live demo session: “Capturing the Essence of Wild Food through Preservation.” Learn how to harness traditional preservation methods and wild ingredients to create unique dishes.

Register today and join us in Wales next May 👉 https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #Wales #Sustainability @iccwales @culinaryassociationwales @worldchefs.congress @groundupcookeryschool

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This is the Worldchefs team — and we’re gearing up for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

👀 Will we see you there?

You heard us — register today and save £200 with our Early Bird Offer!
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Get ready to meet one of America’s top culinary minds—Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale—at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, where he’ll reveal how AI is transforming professional kitchens 🚀

Recognized as a national expert at the intersection of food and technology, Rich is both a highly-skilled chef and a sought-after voice on AI. 

In his session at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, “The AI-Powered Chef,” discover real-world applications of artificial intelligence that enhance culinary creativity, efficiency, and personalization. Plus, watch a live demo of AI-assisted dish development!

🎟 Register now with our Early-Bird Offer and save £200 👉 https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio 

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #Wales #AI #Technology #Artificialintelligence @richrosendale @culinaryassociationwales @iccwales

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🎥 Catch a glimpse of what you’ll discover in Wales when you join us for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

Next year from May 16–19, experience global networking, educational sessions, exciting competitions, and delicious food — all in the heart of Welsh culture.

🎟️ Register today and save £200 with our early bird offer: https://www.worldchefscongress.org/register/ or at the link in bio 

Song credit: 'When you return to Wales' by Katherine Jenkins OBE, Culinary Association of Wales Ambassador

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Introducing our next speaker at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026: Kris Hall 🎉 
Kris Hall is the founder and CEO of The Burnt Chef Project, a global movement working to end mental health stigma in the hospitality industry through certified training, free therapy, 24/7 support, and peer networks 🌍

At Worldchefs Congress 2026, join Kris as he explores how outdated mindsets are driving burnout & what we can do to lead industry change in his session: “Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour: Rewriting Hospitality’s Culture.” 

🎟 Register today and save with our Early-Bird Offer 👉 https://bit.ly/4iUaSfa or at the link in bio

#ThisIsWorldchefs #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsCongress #Wales  @theburntchefproject @culinaryassociationwales @iccwales

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