Plated Dessert Competition 2026

ECA Live Cooking Competitions at HACE 2026

Sponsored by Al Safy Foods

Professional pastry chefs are entitled to enter the competition.

  • Competitors should prepare and present two identical desserts, suitable for a la carte service, within 1 hour.
  • The plated desserts should be presented on white plates.
  • The plated dessert must include Callebaut chocolate and a fruit item.
  • The plated dessert should show a minimum of (3) three different pastry preparation techniques.
  • Competitors have to submit a written recipe in English, which includes the ingredients and method of preparation of the dessert.
  • Recipes should be submitted to the jury on the day of the competition.
  • Competitors have to prepare the dessert according to the recipes submitted to the judges.
  • Callebaut chocolate will be available in the competition kitchen. Please call ECA to specify the products and amounts you would need.
  • All other ingredients needed should be brought by the competitor.

Note: the following foods are permitted to be brought into the kitchen:

  • Fruits can be peeled and cut, but not cooked.
  • Dough can be prepared but not cooked.
  • Coulis – puree is allowed but needs to be finished during the competition.
  • Pastry sponges can be pre-made but not cut or shaped.
  • Filling for the gateaux can be pre-made.
  • All items can be pre-weighed.
  • Creams can be pre-prepared.
  • Chocolate can be pre-tempered.

Awards

Winner Prize:   LE 5000 + Award Certificate

Registration:

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Date: 19 - 21 October 2026
Location: The Egypt International Exhibitions Center (EIEC)

Limit on the Number of Competition Entries:
Each competitor is allowed to participate in 1 (one) live cooking competition for individuals.

Fees per entry for individuals: LE 750 for ECA members, LE 1000 for non-ECA members
Fees per restaurant: LE 3000 for ECA corporate members, LE 3500 for non-ECA members

Registration Closing Date:

Thursday, September 3rd, or when the maximum number of entries is reached, whichever comes first.

Please complete registration by submitting the online form and paying the fee to ECA no later than September 3.

Registration will be on a “first come, first served basis”.
ECA holds the right to refuse any competitor who did not register on time or did not pay the registration fees in full.

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