The Egyptian Chefs Association (ECA) proudly announces that Chef Abdel Rahman Mohsen, Chef de Partie at Khufu Restaurant, will represent Egypt at the International Tournament of Young Chefs in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, from 14 to 16 May 2025. He will be mentored by ECA Member and Executive Chef of Khufu, Mostafa Seif. Together, they will showcase Egyptian culinary talent on a global stage.

A Platform for Culinary Excellence

Held as part of KazanForum-2025, the International Tournament of Young Chefs of Islamic Countries offers young culinary talents the opportunity to showcase their skills and engage in international collaboration. The event is designed to foster cooperation and highlight the diverse culinary traditions of Islamic countries.

This year’s Tournament will feature more than 100 chefs representing 15 nations affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Young chefs from countries such as Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Egypt will prepare and present a wide range of traditional dishes, offering guests a rich culinary experience.

What distinguishes this Tournament is its strong focus on mentorship and collaboration. Each finalist works closely with a mentor chef to refine their techniques and perfect their presentations. The competition will conclude with each young chef, supported by teams from Kazan’s leading restaurants, preparing dishes for Forum guests to taste.

The Egyptian Chefs Association extends its best wishes to Chef Abdel Rahman Mohsen for a successful competition and expresses its sincere gratitude to Chef Mostafa Seif for his dedication and mentorship.

We look forward to seeing Egypt’s culinary excellence shine on the international stage.