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Philippine Culinary Cup 2026

The Fiesta Begins

The Philippine Culinary Cup 2026 is the Philippines' only Worldchefs-endorsed continental competition, and this year's event is set to be the biggest yet. Experience four days of world-class cooking, plating, and pastry artistry, bringing together hundreds of chefs from dozens of countries around one shared table.

This isn’t just a competition; it’s our industry’s grand fiesta, a celebration of Filipino culinary brilliance and the craft that has shaped our careers. Whether you’re competing, judging, watching, or cheering from the sidelines, this is where the crème de la crème of culinary talent comes together to showcase their skills and compete for the ultimate culinary prizes: Best Chef, Best Pastry Chef, Over-All Champion: Professional Division, and Over-All Champion: Non-Professional Division.

PCC Welcome Cocktails

The festivities kick off with the Philippine Culinary Cup Welcome Cocktails on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Milky Way Cafe, Makati. Judges, competitors, and fellow members of the LTB Philippines community join for an evening of networking before the competition officially begins.

This exclusive event is reserved for LTB Members and invited guests.

The Contenders

This year, we're excited to welcome teams from a wide range of respected establishments and schools.

Hotels: Among the hotels competing on home turf are Manila Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Manila Hotel, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts, Hotel Okura Manila, Dusit Thani Manila, and New World Makati Hotel.

Schools: Representing the next generation of culinary talent are Lyceum of the Philippines (all campuses), Global Academy of Culinary and Baking and Pastry Arts, University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Far Eastern University, and Professional Academy for Culinary Education (PACE).

Restaurants: Antonio's and Mama Lou's are also joining the competition, proudly representing the restaurant industry.

If your establishment or school wasn't able to register this year, we look forward to seeing you join us next year!

The Competition Floor

Every competitor will work on 30 full industrial kitchen stations, all sponsored by UNIFAB, and every station is equipped with Rational combi ovens. This is professional-grade equipment built for a professional-grade competition. No shortcuts, no compromises. Just chefs, their skills, and the tools to do their best work.

2026 Philippine Culinary Cup Judges

Our judging panel includes experts from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates. Few competitions in the region assemble a panel with this level of international representation, underscoring the growing prestige of the 2026 Philippine Culinary Cup within the global culinary community.

This year's competition is guided by an exceptional roster of Worldchefs Certified International Judges from across the globe. Get to know some of the distinguished culinary professionals who will be leading this year's evaluations.

Tony Khoo (Singapore) — Culinarian at Marina Bay Sands and Honorary Committee Member of the Singapore Chefs Association. A steady, respected presence on international judging panels.

KK Yau (Malaysia) — Executive Director at Tropicana Academy and Advisor to the Professional Chefs Association Malaysia. Brings a strong educator's eye to every dish he evaluates.

Yen Koh (Singapore) — Culinary Director at BreadTalk Group, with deep experience across large-scale culinary operations and product development.

Alan Palmer (United Kingdom / Sri Lanka) — Chairman of the Worldchefs Historical Committee. A judge whose long career gives him a rare perspective on where culinary competition has been, and where it's headed.

Dr. Rick Stephen (Australia) — Vice-President of Worldchefs and former Director for Asia. One of the most senior voices at the table, and proof of how far Filipino leadership reaches in the global culinary world.

Andreas Muller (Germany) — Chairman of the Worldchefs Education Committee. A judge whose focus on technique and fundamentals raises the bar for every competitor.

Alan Orreal-Liang (Australia / United Arab Emirates) — President of the Emirates Culinary Guild and Senior Vice-President of Emirates Catering. Brings a Middle East hospitality perspective to the panel.

LTB Philippines PCC Booth

Be sure to stop by the LTB Philippines Booth! Official LTB merchandise is available for purchase.

You'll find us on the 1st Floor, Hall 1, directly in front of the Display Area and near the Chefs Corner, where you can also enjoy lunch and some snacks with us.

See you there!

WOFEX 2026

Celebrating a major milestone last year has inspired us to aim even higher as we bring you bigger and better shows throughout 2026—from our opening event, WOFEX Drinks + Bakes, to our regional exhibitions, culminating in the grand show in Manila.

With the continued trust and support of our exhibitors, sponsors, partners, and industry professionals who share our commitment to creating valuable business and learning opportunities for our visitors, we are once again ready to present the country’s biggest and most impactful F&B trade show—World Food Expo (WOFEX).

From July 29 to August 1, visit us at our two simultaneous venues—the World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center—for four exciting days of sourcing, networking, and learning.

Be part of The Ultimate Food Show Experience!