The 8th World Food Competition, which ran from 13 to 15 March, 2024 at the Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management in Kolkata, India, became a milestone for the culinary world as it celebrated and appreciated creative talent. Among the most notable nations that participated was Egypt, whose delegation of Young Student chefs led by its Egyptian Chefs Association garnered attention.

Representing Egypt were two young and promising chefs, Chef Belal Saleh and Chef Kirlos Atta, along with their mentor, Chef Hany Hamed, Executive Chef of Holiday Inn Citystars. Chef Belal Saleh, a student at Ras Sadr Hotel Institute and also employed at InterContinental Citystars Hotel, showcased his exceptional culinary skills and was honored with the title of Best Chef for the culinary competition. Chef Kirlos Atta, a student at the Faculty of Tourism, Helwan University, and pastry chef at the Steigenberger El Tahrir Cairo Hotel, exhibited his mastery in cake icing and was awarded the prestigious title of 1st Runner-up in the category.

Over three days, this incredibly engaging activity involved chefs from 40 countries who brought with them 160 participants globally. Each participant reflected the spirit of the competition by emphasizing practicality and ethics in the food industry thereby making a colorful tribute to culinary art.

Led by Hany Hamed, the Egyptian Culinary Ambassador, the Egyptian team showed their expertise in cooking at such a high level. This is an accomplishment that speaks volumes about Egypt’s passion and dedication towards culinary arts with young cooks emerging as next generation talents likely to shape future developments within this sector in their nation.

The Egyptian Chefs Association congratulates Chef Belal Saleh and Chef Kirlos Atta on their remarkable achievements, bringing pride and recognition to Egypt on the international culinary stage. Their victories serve as an inspiration to aspiring chefs across the country, highlighting the potential and talent within Egypt’s culinary community.

As Egypt continues to make its mark in the global culinary arena, the Egyptian Chefs Association reaffirms its commitment to nurturing and supporting young talents, ensuring a bright and flavorful future for Egyptian cuisine on the global stage. Congratulations to Egypt and its young chefs for their outstanding performance in the 8th World Food Competition.