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The New Zealand Chefs Association Inc. is the "National Association" representing professional chefs
The New Zealand Chefs Association was founded in 1957 by two Auckland chefs; Sid Young and Jim Allan who saw the need to meet with their colleagues. The association was set up to encourage and foster interest in the culinary arts and sciences and promote and advance the interests of chefs, cooks, patissiers and confectioners to protect and develop a high standard of performance in their professions. The association assists in the promotion of lectures, cooking competitions and catering exhibitions both locally and internationally in the art of cookery and prepared food. This group was to become the voice of professional chefs in New Zealand and represents New Zealand at a larger chefs community known as WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies). We have been active in ensuring representation throughout the world and ensuring attendance at the World Bi-annual congress.
14/08/2026
The NZ Chefs Championships are being held at MIT, South Auckland 3- 5 October.
To View information and criteria:
https://www.nzchefs.org.nz/httpswww.nzchefs.org.nzCompetitionsmv_pc19609/NZ+Chefs+2026+Championships+introduction.html
To View Competitions:
https://www.nzchefs.org.nz/httpswww.nzchefs.org.nzCompetitionsmv_pc19609.html
To Enter:
https://www.nzchefs.org.nz/httpswww.nzchefs.org.nzCompetitionsmv_pc19609/Competition+Entry+form+2026.htm
Limited vacancies in most competitions
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Culinary competitions.
28/07/2026
15/05/2026
15/05/2026
Exciting culinary adventures ahead as we head off to WALES 🏴 for the Worldchefs YOUNG Chefs Congress 16-19 May in Cardiff - l to r: Ewan, Krysse, Zea & Chamee
NZChefs Association
NZ Young Chefs Club
01/04/2026
Young Chefs clubs throughout NZ
Free online webinar – 31 March
4:00 PM (Online — Microsoft Teams)
Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/48168199843130?p=QO8r4Uby8zWfBnGAP4
NZ Chefs’ Board member – Youth Development Geoff Scott will present on his work with young chefs over the past two years. Geoff is mentor to Young Chefs Club – Auckland and we are seeking passionate industry professionals, tutors and chefs who are interested in becoming for mentors, co-mentors or helpers to set up clubs in other regions of NZ. Four students from the YCC Auckland are off to the Bill Gallagher Forum being held in conjunction with the Worldchefs Congress in Wales. An absolute pinnacle of their early careers. Are you interested in connecting, inspiring, and nurturing our future leaders? Geoff Scott will outline the vision, expectations and practical steps in establishing and supporting a Young Chefs club in your area.
Register now and be in to win Pantry Pack at [email protected] or diary the date and join online on the day.
The next Bill Gallagher Forum at the Worldchefs Congress in Paris
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