
ABOUT THE EVENT
A Global Stage for Culinary Excellence
EISC 2026 will feature product showcases, world class culinary competitions, live demonstrations and education within a high-impact, business-driven environment. The platform will attract thousands of chefs, senior foodservice professionals and decision-makers who attend to compete, connect and do business.
The well established event will be taking place in the heart of Dubai at the iconic Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre.
450+
Participating
Companies and Brands
30+hours
Live
Culinary Demonstrations
45+
Classes
Endorsed by World Chefs
6,000+
Professional
Trade Visitors
1000+
Chef
Individual Competitors
30+hours
Certified
Live Teaching
FEATURES
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Live Competitions
The Emirates Salon Culinaire is a Worldchefs-endorsed programme of practical and display-based culinary competitions, bringing together professional chefs, pastry chefs, cooks and bakers, judged by internationally approved adjudicators in a high-energy showcase of excellence.
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ExpertDemos
ExpertDemos feature top-notch professionals from the HoReCa industry. Renowned chefs, solution, product suppliers and consultants will share invaluable insights, strategies and practical experiences, along with engaging in interactive Q&A sessions - an enriching experience.
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Product Showcases
Commercial brands will present food, drink, equipment, ingredients and services through live showcases, giving attendees the opportunity to see, touch, taste and experience products first-hand in a professional trade environment - a truly unique platform in UAE.
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Signature Highlights
Returning culinary competitions - - the Sounbula Mills Artisan Bakery Arena, the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Young Chefs Challenge, and the National Cuisine Challenge — showcasing baking mastery, international team excellence and cultural culinary identity.
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Education & Training
The Education Zone is a core pillar of EISC, delivering 30+ hours of accredited live demonstrations in partnership with globally renowned culinary institutes, attracting chefs and HoReCa professionals seeking hands-on learning and innovation.
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NEW Classes & Competitions
Featuring a mix of individual excellence and high-impact team challenges: The Tri Discipline Challenge for Baker, Pastry Chef and Chef I Gelato Challenge Africa & Middle East | 1st Class Lounge Hi Tea for Airlines | Lyres Non Alcoholic cocktails | Fruit Juice based Mocktails
WHY ATTEND
Where the HoReCa industry meets to do business, discover innovation, sharpen skills and witness culinary excellence—bringing together decision-makers, chefs, suppliers and industry leaders under one powerful platform.

A Marketplace That Delivers Results
EISC brings together the full foodservice ecosystem - chefs, buyers, operators and suppliers - creating a high-impact environment where real conversations happen, partnerships are formed and purchasing decisions are influenced.

Network With a Global Industry
Engage with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries, exchanging ideas, insights and expertise in an environment designed to foster meaningful connections across the HoReCa value chain.

Discover What’s New in Foodservice
Experience the latest products, equipment, ingredients and technologies through live demonstrations, launches and hands-on showcases from market-leading brands shaping the future of professional kitchens.

Learn From the Best in HoReCa Industry
Access expert-led education and training sessions delivered by leading culinary institutes and industry specialists, offering practical knowledge, skill development and insight into evolving techniques and trends.

Accelerate Your Professional Journey
From emerging talent to seasoned professionals, EISC opens doors to new opportunities - cnnecting attendees with employers, mentors, suppliers and platforms that support long-term career progression.

Experience World-Class Culinary Competitions
Witness chefs compete across individual and team challenges in one of the world’s leading culinary competition programmes - an inspiring showcase of precision, creativity and professional excellence.
VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY
Hear from our sponsors and partners about their experience with Emirates International Salon Culinaire

Al Razana
Jamil Dywan, CEO
“We have been attending for the past five years and each year the experience gets better. This exhibition is a good opportunity for us to connect with chefs and restaurant owners. We come not only to network and build relationships, but also to proudly represent our many international brands.”

Taaza
Jeyaraman Subramanian, CEO
”This is the most wonderful event I have ever seen. It's incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to connect with chefs over these three days. This event allows the chefs to gain a deeper understanding of our products and our production process. We aspire to be more than just a supplier; we want to be a partner. This event motivates us to participate every year with an expanded range of products and a larger presence, fostering closer collaboration with the chefs. The feedback over the past three days has been fantastic.”

Nadura* by FSL
Chef Neha Jamani Dhawan & Dhruv Dhawan, General Manager
“It was a very good experience, great to see a wide range of foodservice professionals, catering companies, hotels, restaurants and the younger culinary student audience. We took park in the ExpertDemo’s, really getting to showcase the versatility of our products. It was a good experience to be here and well worth the time.”

Violife
Ahmed Elwan, Marketing Manager
"We're representing our prestigious and sustainable brands: Rama, Violife and Flora - plant based products for the foodservice industry in the region. Also targeting directly the retailers. We are participating for the fourth time with a massive presence. Three days of none stop demos with our chefs. This event offers maximum exposure to meet professionals and all the chef competitors, Next year we hope to have an even bigger presence."

Salt ‘N’ Lamb
Mohamed El Bakkouri, Owner
“I’ve been loyal to this show because here I meet people from the industry and only professionals, chefs from all around the Middle East. I am so happy to be here and I’ll be back!"

Pristine
Syed Mohammed Uzair, Business Development Manager & Umut Canli, Category Manager
"We are based in Sharjah, and all our efforts are focused on establishing a strong global presence in the GCC region. Being at this event is helping us achieve this vision. We offer innovative products for the foodservice sector, and this show is an excellent platform for promoting our solutions."

US Meat and US Beef
Bassem Bousaleh, General Manager
"We are here this year because it’s a great opportunity to connect with chefs from all the Gulf states as well as the Emirates locally. This is our fifth year at the event, and as US Meat, we focus heavily on the foodservice sector, making this show very beneficial for us. We see it as an educational opportunity for student chefs to learn about US Meat and its quality. We are very happy to be here."

Del Monte
Shahinaz AlMasri, Regional Marketing Manager
"It’s our first time at the show in 2024. It has been a very pleasant experience and we had some very fruitful meetings."

Unilever Food Solutions
Hadia Shahdad, Marketing Lead - Arabia
"We're very pleased to be here articipating as one of the sponsors. It’s been an exciting three days where we have been able to showcase our product portfolio. We’ve made connections with chefs from across the HoReCa sector and we’re eager to see how we move forward with those interesting conversations. We look forward to collaborating further with this event in the future.”

UNOX Middle East
Giacomo Bortolussi, Corporate Chef
"We are proud to be here for the third time and all of our team are here presenting our machines from Italy. Its great to be here because all of the skilled chefs are here participating in all the competitions. It’s great to be here again and it’s been a great three day show! We like to do this every year with thanks to the event organisers."
GALLERY
Explore memorable moments from past editions of the Emirates International Salon Culinaire through photo gallery.















