Showcasing Culinary Innovation: The 7th Season of “Chefs Carnival” Concludes with Grand Success

The “Chefs Carnival Club” officially concluded its seventh season amidst high engagement and wide public acclaim. The event wrapped up five days of creative competition that gathered elite culinary talents in an enriched experience, reflecting a sophisticated level of professionalism and innovation in the culinary arts.
A Strong Launch and Professional Organization
The festivities kicked off on Wednesday, January 13, and ran through Saturday, January 17. The opening ceremony featured an introduction by Dr. Huwaida Jamal Al-Lail, the visionary behind the “Huwaida Culinary Carnival” (formerly known as the Culinary Carnival) and UN MTC Ambassador for Management and Training.
The competition was spearheaded by international Saudi judges and partners since the fifth season: Dr. Chef Mounira Al-Yaman and Dr. Chef Waad Falamban, both UN MTC ambassadors. Their supervision, alongside the Chefs Carnival Club team, ensured the event reached a high standard of organizational excellence.
Honoring Pioneers and Food Ambassadors
The opening ceremony witnessed the recognition of the strategic partner, Manaf Industrial Food Co. Furthermore, Chef Ihsan Mandoura was awarded the title of “Ambassador of Goodwill and Peace in Food and Culinary Arts” in recognition of his fruitful efforts in advancing the culinary community.
In a significant milestone, Chef Firdaus Jawhar was granted membership in the UN MTC organization for her excellence in bringing the “Sate & Soto” Javanese cuisine brand to the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Strategic Support and Media Partnerships
The event management extended its gratitude to the sponsors who played a pivotal role in the carnival’s success, including:
• Key Sponsors: Ibrahim Al-Juffali and Brothers for Home Appliances, Majed Lubbad Co., Okaz Institute, and KDD.
• Media Partners: Alif Alif FM (Ana Al-Muwajih Al-Saudi), Nabd, and Majd Al-Watan electronic newspapers, along with the Chefs Carnival Club as the organizational sponsor.
A Platform for Talent and Expert Adjudication
The closing ceremony featured the announcement of the competition results, showcasing a diverse range of dishes that displayed exceptional quality and innovative flavors. The judging panel included prominent industry names such as:
Chef Ihsan Mandoura, Chef and Blogger Amal Al-Safadi, Fashion Designer Reem Assilan, Food Blogger Abbas Abu Kamilia, Chef Ahmed Aziz (Abu Al-Ezz), Chef Firdaus Jawhar, Champion Chef Hadeel Malik, and Mr. Fouad Asaad, Leader of the Tasting Team at the Chefs Carnival Club.
A Vision for the Future
The Chefs Carnival remains a cornerstone initiative aimed at supporting talent, promoting food creativity, and fostering knowledge exchange between professional chefs and enthusiasts. It continues to solidify its position as a premier annual event that blends professional competition with educational experience.