Culinary Arts Commission Launches Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to Promote Local Talents

The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the inaugural Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to support professional Saudi chefs by highlighting their skills and creativity in the culinary field while emphasizing sustainability and the use of local ingredients.
Targeting chefs with exceptional culinary abilities, participants will prepare distinctive dishes using local ingredients. The competition features two main categories consisting of main courses and pastries, allowing chefs to select the category that best aligns with their expertise, SPA reported.
Judging will be based on strict criteria, including flavor, presentation, technical skills, and adherence to the theme of culinary sustainability, underscoring the importance of creatively and responsibly utilizing local resources.
Participants can look forward to several benefits, such as priority access to prestigious culinary events, receiving the Saudi Elite Chefs Medal, and special invitations to forums and discussions related to the culinary arts.
The competition will unfold in several phases, beginning with registration and qualification from October 20 to 31. Final qualification results will be announced between October 31 and November 10. A preparatory workshop follows from November 20 to 24, culminating in the final competition on November 25 and 26 at the 13th Edition of the Saudi HORECA 2024 Exhibition in Riyadh.
This competition reflects the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission's commitment to supporting and empowering Saudi chefs, showcasing their talents on both local and international stages, and promoting the concepts of sustainability and the use of local ingredients to raise awareness of culinary culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.