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.

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