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.

Welcome to The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026 for the GCC’s food, beverage, and hospitality industry
November 2026 | The Ritz-Carlton, JBR
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.
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
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.
Make
Connections
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Expand Your Network
2 /
Engage with Decision-Makers
3 /
Discover New Opportunities
4 /
Understand Your Audience
Your
Brand
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Amplify Visibility
2 /
Strategic Brand Positioning
3 /
Direct Marketing Opportunities
4 /
Reach a Targeted Audience
Video
The Pro Chef of the Year 2025
Video
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






















