Welcome to The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026 for the GCC’s food, beverage, and hospitality industry

November 2026 | The Ritz-Carlton, JBR

About

The Awards

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards recognise excellence across the food and hospitality sectors, spotlighting achievements in culinary innovation, leadership, and operational impact. From emerging talent and independent concepts to established names, the awards honour the individuals and teams shaping the hospitality industry.

The Pro Chef

Showdown

Our culinary showdown will transform the kitchen into a face-off, with the region’s top chefs gathering for cuisine-themed challenges. Each chef will showcase your product with inventive flair, thoughtful presentation, taste and precise technique, to win their category’s Chef of the Year accolade.

2026 Awards

Categories

Submit your nomination below to spotlight the individuals, teams, or organisations leading innovation, excellence, and impact across the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors in the GCC.

Chef Categories

Americas Cuisine Chef

British Cuisine Chef

French Cuisine Chef

Stars of Hospitality

Hotel General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Partners & Providers

Hospitality Group

Hospitality Digital Agency

F&B and Hospitality Design Studio

Finalists in the chef categories will be contacted directly via email and will be required to compete in a live Chef Showdown taking place in September.

Important

Dates

May 19

Nomination Opens

July 17

Nomination Closes

July 23 to August 25

Voting 1 (Stars of Hospitality + Partners & Providers)

September 7 to September 28

Finalist Round (Including Chef Categories)

September 2026

Chef Showdown

November 2026

Awards Ceremony

Why

Sponsor

Sponsoring The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference & Awards 2025 positions your organization as an authoritative figure in the hospitality industry, showcasing your commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The Core

Benefits

Increase your brand visibility, position yourself as a thought leader, and make connections. Leverage this platform to spark new business opportunities and inspire your team to create impactful collaborations. Reach out to secure your participation.

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Connections

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Expand Your Network

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Engage with Decision-Makers

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Discover New Opportunities

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Understand Your Audience

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Brand

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Amplify Visibility

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Strategic Brand Positioning

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Direct Marketing Opportunities

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Reach a Targeted Audience

Video

The Pro Chef of the Year 2025

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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2025

Past Event

Gallery

Check out the gallery from the past Pro Chef Middle East Awards.

The Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, JBR

PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
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