The finalists have been announced, and finalist round voting is now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, recognising chefs, hospitality professionals and businesses across the GCC’s food and beverage industry
The awards celebrate individuals and organisations across the sector, from culinary talent and hospitality leaders to established brands and industry partners
A key highlight of the awards programme was The Pro Chef Showdowns, which saw finalists from the chef categories compete in live challenges from 7 to 10 September. The chef categories include Americas Cuisine Chef, British Cuisine Chef, French Cuisine Chef, Fusion Cuisine Chef, Indian Cuisine Chef, Italian Cuisine Chef, Japanese Cuisine Chef, Meat Specialist, Mediterranean Cuisine Chef, Middle Eastern Cuisine Chef, Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef, Pastry Chef and Seafood Specialist.
The Stars of Hospitality categories recognise professionals across hotels, restaurants and beverage operations, including Hotel General Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Beverage Director, Culinary Director, Operations Manager, Barista, Mixologist, Sommelier, Marketing Manager and Sustainability Champion.
The Partners & Providers categories recognise companies supporting the hospitality industry, including hospitality groups and digital agencies specialising in advertising, branding, PR and social media.
The finalist round is now open, with voting running until November 8.
To vote now, click here.