World Association
of Chefs Societies
The World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), is a global network
of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in
Paris. At the first congress there were 65 delegates from 17 countries,
representing 36 national and international associations. Today,
WACS is comprised of 93 official chefs associations that represent over
10 million professional chefs worldwide. WACS is managed by an elected
presidential body and a board of continental directors representing
Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific and the Americas.
WACS is a nonpolitical professional organization dedicated to
maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines
through education, training and professional development of its
international membership. As an authority and opinion leader on food,
WACS represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary
profession.
35th Annual WACS World Congress
May 1–5, Daejeon, Korea
The WACS World Congress is a hallmark tradition of WACS that has been
organized in over 20 cities across the world throughout its illustrious
84 year history. The 35th WACS World Congress takes place May
1–5 in Daejeon, Korea, and will bring leaders from national chefs
associations, culinary industry, and professional chefs together. A city
tour, two WACS endorsed global culinary competitions, a number of local
culinary competitions, education programs, culinary exhibitions, forums
and many exciting cultural and art activities are scheduled. Featured
events include the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, and the finals of
the Hans Bueschkens Young Chefs Challenge and Global Chefs Challenge.
Following the Congress, May 6–10, the Asia and Oceania Best
Sommelier Contest and the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale
will take place. Learn more and register to
attend the Congress.
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WORLDchefs Magazine
WORLDchefs magazine is the official publication of WACS. It is a
fresh and youthful magazine with insightful articles related to the
culinary community, covering views, debates and trends from the culinary
world.
