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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026

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.

2026 Awards

Americas Cuisine Chef

British Cuisine Chef

French Cuisine Chef

Fusion Cuisine Chef

Indian Cuisine Chef

Italian Cuisine Chef

Japanese Cuisine Chef

Meat Specialist

Mediterranean Cuisine Chef

Middle Eastern Cuisine Chef

Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef

Pastry Chef

Seafood Specialist Chef

Sustainability Innovator Chef

Nominations are now closed!

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.

Stars of Hospitality

Hotel General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Beverage Director

Culinary Director

Hotel Operations Manager

Restaurant Operations Manager

Restaurant Manager

Barista

Mixologist

Sommelier

Marketing Manager

Sustainability Champion

Nominations are now closed!

Finalists in the Barista category will be contacted directly via email and will be required to compete in a live challenge taking place in September.

Partners & Providers

Hospitality Group

Nominations are now closed!

Hospitality Digital Agency (Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)

(Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)

Americas Cuisine Chef

British Cuisine Chef

French Cuisine Chef

Fusion Cuisine Chef

Indian Cuisine Chef

Italian Cuisine Chef

Japanese Cuisine Chef

Meat Specialist

Mediterranean Cuisine Chef

Middle Eastern Cuisine Chef

Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef

Pastry Chef

Seafood Specialist Chef

Sustainability Innovator Chef

Nominations are now closed!

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.

Hotel General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Beverage Director

Culinary Director

Hotel Operations Manager

Restaurant Operations Manager

Restaurant Manager

Barista

Mixologist

Sommelier

Marketing Manager

Sustainability Champion

Nominations are now closed!

Finalists in the Barista category will be contacted directly via email and will be required to compete in a live challenge taking place in September.

Hospitality Group

Hospitality Digital Agency (Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)

(Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)

Nominations are now closed!

All Categories: Chef Categories
Americas Cuisine Chef
British Cuisine Chef
French Cuisine Chef
Fusion Cuisine Chef
Indian Cuisine Chef
Italian Cuisine Chef
Japanese Cuisine Chef
Meat Specialist
Mediterranean Cuisine Chef
Middle Eastern Cuisine Chef
Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef
Pastry Chef
Seafood Specialist Chef
Sustainability Innovator Chef
Nominations are now closed!

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.

Stars of Hospitality
Hotel General Manager
Restaurant General Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Beverage Director
Culinary Director
Hotel Operations Manager
Restaurant Operations Manager
Restaurant Manager
Barista
Mixologist
Sommelier
Marketing Manager
Sustainability Champion
Nominations are now closed!

Finalists in the Barista category will be contacted directly via email and will be required to compete in a live challenge taking place in September.

Partners & Providers

Hospitality Group
Nominations are now closed!
Hospitality Digital Agency (Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)
(Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)
Chef Categories: Americas Cuisine Chef
British Cuisine Chef
French Cuisine Chef
Fusion Cuisine Chef
Indian Cuisine Chef
Italian Cuisine Chef
Japanese Cuisine Chef
Meat Specialist
Mediterranean Cuisine Chef
Middle Eastern Cuisine Chef
Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef
Pastry Chef
Seafood Specialist Chef
Sustainability Innovator Chef
Nominations are now closed!

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.
Stars of Hospitality: Hotel General Manager
Restaurant General Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Beverage Director
Culinary Director
Hotel Operations Manager
Restaurant Operations Manager
Restaurant Manager
Barista
Mixologist
Sommelier
Marketing Manager
Sustainability Champion
Nominations are now closed!

Finalists in the Barista category will be contacted directly via email and will be required to compete in a live challenge taking place in September.
Partners & Providers: Hospitality Group
Hospitality Digital Agency (Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)
(Advertising, Branding, PR and/or Social Media)
Nominations are now closed!

Please note: The Chef and Stars of Hospitality categories are open to individual entries only and not to venues or establishments.

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