Vietnamese chefs win overall championship and 102 medals at Battle of the Chefs 2026
VOV.VN -The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association welcomed a delegation of Vietnamese chefs at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on the afternoon of October 25, following their successful participation in the Battle of the Chefs 2026 in Malaysia.
The Saigon Professional Chefs Guild (SPC) claimed the overall championship trophy alongside 102 medals, comprising 28 gold, 36 silver, and 38 bronze. The delegation included over 50 chefs and trainers from the SPC, the Vietnam Chefs Association (VCF), and the Vietnam Bakers Association (VNBA).
In addition to the main team title, the delegation won the Best Young Chefs trophy, along with specialized awards in team categories, baking, chocolate, pastry decoration, and vegetable carving. Individual honors included the Best Vietnamese Bread trophy awarded to chef Nguyen Minh Nhi, Best Display Bread to Do Minh Hiep, Best Bon Bon Chocolate to Nguyen Thien Lam, and Best Professional Carving to Nguyen Duc Quyen.
The 20th edition of the Worldchefs-endorsed contest from October 21 to 24 at SPICE Arena in Penang by the Penang Chefs Association, featured over 2,000 contestants and 100 certified judges across more than 90 categories.
Pham Son Vuong, SPC President and VCF Vice President, said the results highlight the competitive capability of Vietnamese chefs when backed by serious training, thorough preparation, and international competition experience.
Nguyen Thi Khanh, Chairwoman of the HCMC Tourism Association and Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said the victory affirms the standing of Vietnamese chefs internationally, bringing the essence of Vietnamese cuisine to global friends and promoting tourism.
Vu The Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, praised the team's dedication and skill, noting that their success at global competitions enhances the national image and elevates Vietnamese culture.
Hanoi chefs win big at Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2026
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Chefs Association (HCA) has continued to raise Vietnam’s culinary profile after winning 37 medals and nine gold trophies at the fifth Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia (GCCM) 2026, highlighting the growing international recognition of Vietnam's culinary talent and gastronomy.
