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Worldchefs Congress & Expo brings together chef delegates and professionals from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the 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, the Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network.
Over the course of 98 years of history, Worldchefs Congress & Expo has been organized in 40 cities around the globe.
For insight into the events of Congresses past, see the highlights from recent years below.
Worldchefs
The global voice of culinary professionals
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, our expansive network of Worldchefs Certified Schools and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;
Networking – Worldchefs provides a platform for connection to chefs around the world, and a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the preeminent biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
Humanitarian & Sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
An Overview of The Culinary Association of Wales
Co-organizer of Worldchefs Congress 2026
Formed in June 1993, the Welsh Culinary Association, now re-branded and known as the Culinary Association of Wales exists to promote excellence in the art of professional cookery within Wales.
In its mission statement the Association’s describes itself as:
“A partnership of Professional Chefs and Caterers to develop and raise the culinary profile of Wales, its establishments and those working within them”
The Association, supports the senior and junior National Culinary Teams, which represent Wales with distinction at international competitions around the world.
The Association, which is wholly autonomous, has in excess of 400 members representing all grades of chef, college lecturers and a wide range of suppliers to the hospitality industry in Wales.
After many years of strenuous lobbying, supported by political leaders in Wales, the Culinary Association of Wales took a huge step forward when it was granted membership of the prestigious World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) at the 30th World Congress in Kyoto, Japan in March 2002. The decision meant that, for the first time, Wales could proudly fly the Welsh flag and compete as a nation in its own right, after eight years of competing as a region of Great Britain. As a consequence, the Association was also able to form a junior team to compete on the world stage, which was a major boost for the development and natural progression of young chefs in Wales.
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