World Chefs Congress 2026 - BTS
Join Alan D'Mello behind the scenes, as he takes you through his three days among 600+ excellent chefs from across the globe.
For chefs, this gathering - every two years - is the biggest on earth. Naturally there was a lot to take in; a very good culinary competition, high quality workshops, excellent conference and amazing networking with 70+ countries. Yes, with a lot of fun, of course!
Chef Alan reached a significant milestone at WCC '26. He launched the international division of Chef Tours. To celebrate, two lucky attendees will win something really rare & cool from WCC '26 in the live session.
See you live online soon.
Session Highlights
Exclusive Pics & Vids
Many smiles, lots of laughing, fun videos.
WCC Food Menu
We ate a lot. Get the menu of all four days.
Yes Chef!
The top chefs from WACS & WCC talk to you.
Prizes, Paris '28
Signed plates. Win a free trip to Paris WCC 2028.
Lucky Draw
Is this yours? Only two plates like this exist in the world. Autographed by Chef Andy Cuthbert (President, WACS), Chef Charles Carroll (President, WCC '26) and Chef Arwyn Watkins OBE (President, Wales Chefs Association).
Meet Your Host
Alan D'Mello
> Founder, X Events Hospitality.
> Partner, Ghoorbo Travels (Chef Tours).
Alan is a bawarchi since 1994. He identifies as a hotelier, historian, storyteller, chef and proudly wears the moniker 'India's most trouble-making chef.'
Charles Carroll
Chairman, WCC 2026
The master of ceremonies at Wales, everything flowed through Chef Charles' hands. Immaculate in execution, the Congress hummed along seamlessly, at least for the delegates.
What passed behind the scenes? Well, he will spill the beans.
Ragnar Fridriksson
Managing Director, WACS
The man whose call every chef always takes, Ragnar has been at the centre of the revival of WACS for the last decade.
From a volunteer based social network, WACS is now a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. At Wales, his team were preparing for Paris 2028.
Andy Cuthbert*
President, WACS
The rainmaker, the communicator, the main man at WACS and at Wales.
The star everyone wanted to take a selfie with, Chef Andy kept a firm hand on the till and a smile on every face.
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The tours are fully immersive learning experiences. They range from intra-city day tours to weekend and week-long deep dives into local cuisines across India. International itineraries will launch soon as will adventure tours centred on food.
There is something for every pro-chef.
