We at the Nordic Chef Association have big ambitions for the Nordic food sector and are proud to uphold high standards in our competitions through our member countries, all of which have been leading nations in both the Culinary Olympics and the Culinary World Cup for many years.
For the past twenty years, we have organized the Nordic Chef and Nordic Junior Chef of the Year competitions annually, and for the last three years, we have also included the Nordic Green Chef competition in our events.
Each year, we have participated in the Herning Foodexpo, alternating with the Nordic Chef Congress held in different countries. Through this experience, we have learned that hosting the competition and the congress together has not proven beneficial for either event.
The NKF board is committed to creating one of the best competitions for chefs in the world. We have consistently demonstrated that we feature some of the best chefs globally, and to achieve this, we recognize the necessity for extensive planning and the right venue.
To ensure the highest quality event, the NKF board has decided not to hold the Nordic Chef Competition in 2025. Instead, we are excited to announce that the next Nordic Chef Competition will take place during the Herning Foodexpo from March 22 to March 24, 2026. This event will feature more kitchens than in the past, including five dedicated kitchens specifically for the Green Chef competition, which will be utilized throughout the three days of the expo.
We hope you understand our decision and will join us in creating an exceptional event at the Herning Food Expo in 2026, showcasing the talents of Nordic chefs and chefs from around the world.
Thank you for your continued support.
With respect,
Marcus Hallgren
President
Nordic Chef Association