Endorsed by WorldChefs (World Association of Chefs Societies)
Organized by CIC (Chef Training and Consultancy) · Syrian Culinary Guild · Chef Majed Al Sabagh (Chef Consultant)
Corporate partners Dubai Women's Association · Emirates Down Syndrome Association · EDS Hospitality Academy
Educational partner TSI (International Awarding Body)
The inaugural GAC Salon & Competition brought together professional chefs, culinary students, hospitality leaders, and talented amateurs under one prestigious platform. Hosted at CIC Dubai over two days, the event drew 244 competition entries from 42 companies across the region, judged by 36 international judges and witnessed by over 400 visitors.
By the numbers
244 Competition entries
42 Companies
36 International judges
400+ Visitors
37 Sponsors
Awards
33 Gold
54 Silver
88 Bronze
Categories
P Practical / Live Cooking
- P1 Practical Cookery Beef / Lamb
- P2 Practical Cookery Poultry
- P3 Practical Cookery Seafood
- P4 Sandwich Challenge / Cold, Young Chef
- P5 Dessert, Practical Pastry
D Display
- D1 Traditional and Modern, Display
- D2 Three Plates of Kibbeh, Display
- D3 Arabic Traditional Mezzeh, Display
- D4 Arabic Dessert, Display
- D5 Three Plated Dessert, Display
- D6 Fruits & Vegetable Carving Showpiece
- D7 Open Showpiece
- D8 3D Cake Design, Display
A Amateur (home cooks, locals, students)
- A1 Main Course Category / Display
- A2 Dessert Category / Display
Gallery
Judges
Marshals
VIP Guests
Sponsors & Partners
The following organizations and brands supported this edition.
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