Salon Culinaire

Emirates Culinary Guild and PKE Events

Present

The 29th Emirates International  Salon Culinaire 2026
Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE July 6th – 8th, 2026
The Emirates International Salon Culinaire (EISC) returns in 2026 as a partnership between the
Emirates Culinary Guild and PKE Events. Back in Dubai after 7 years in Sharjah,
EISC will be bigger, better, and hosted at Dubai’s most prestigious venue, the larger-than-life
Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre from 6th to 8th July, 2026.
Celebrated since 1991, EISC is the renowned for being the largest international chef’s
competition in the entire Middle East and sits in the top 5 across the world.

Community | Connection | Engagement

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A Global Stage for Culinary Excellence

Spanning 7,000 sqm of indoor event space, the EISC 2026 will showcase world-class culinary competitions, demonstrations, product displays, panel discussions and education. Thousands of chefs and foodservice professionals will gather to engage, compete, network, do business and celebrate excellence.

Premier Highlights

• 29th Emirates International Salon Culinaire – 32 Worldchefs-certified Classes.
• The 3rd Sounbula Mills Artisan Bakery Arena – primary ingredient baking from sourdough to
croissants.
• The Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Young Chefs Challenge – nine international teams creating a full edible cold buffet and plated main course.
• Nation Cuisine Challenge – national teams highlighting their ethnic cuisines.
• Gala Dinner and Awards.

NEW Classes and Competitions
• NEW Airline Catering Category
• NEW Serious Enthusiasts Category
• NEW UAE Gelato Cup
• NEW Practical Chocolate Work
• NEW Tri-Disciplinary Team
• NEW Coffee, Sommelier Competition, Beverage Showcases, and Casual Dining Feature
• NEW Themed Evening Receptions

Displays of Products, Services and Innovation
Sponsors will participate in a showcase of food, drink, equipment, appliances, ingredients and services — an opportunity for attendees to see, touch, taste and try.

Featured Thought  Leadership and Education
Stages will present excellence, hospitality education showcases, industry talks on emerging trends, and sessions with Dubai Municipality Food Control, including AI in food safety.

The Audience
The 29th Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2026 will attract thousands from our combined culinary communities:
• Professional chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, butchers
• Culinary students and young professionals
• Independent restaurants, hoteliers, caterers, and casual dining operators
• Influencers, content creators, enthusiasts, and gastronomic hobbyists

It promises to be a truly inclusive and comprehensive gastronomy experience, uniting the full spectrum of the gastronomy world.

Community, Connection, and Engagement Powered by ICCA-Foodverse
The ICCA-Foodverse Super App serve as a comprehensive community engagement hub, bringing competitors, chefs, brand partners, and food enthusiasts into one seamless digital ecosystem. With integrated competition management and continuous interaction across every event stage, the ICCA-Foodverse ensure the Salon Culinaire Community stays connected and engaged year round.

Global Recognition & Leadership
Worldchefs will officiate the competition, with its leadership team and the Worldchefs President present on site. 

Welcome to the all New Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2026 in Dubai!

With Culinary Regards,
Alan Orreal
President
Emirates Culinary Guild     

The Emirates Culinary Guild
PO Box 454922 – Dubai – UAE
Tel: + 971 56 8014089.
E-mail: emiratesculinaryguild@gmail.com