A prestigious international gastronomy championship was organized in Türkiye by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Tourism, and the company Metro, aimed at developing the culinary sector and enhancing the potential of young talents.

The championship brought together students from Turkish vocational lyceums and colleges, as well as representatives of international educational institutions from the following countries:

Croatia
Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan
Tunisia
Cyprus
Romania
Kyrgyzstan

Uzbekistan was proudly represented by the team of the International Center of Uzbek Culinary Art under the Association of Cooks of Uzbekistan, achieving an impressive 2nd place!

Championship Results:

1st place — Konya Culinary Lyceum (Türkiye)
2nd place — International Center of Uzbek Culinary Art, Association of Cooks of Uzbekistan
3rd place — Anatolian College of Tourism and Technology (Türkiye)

This outstanding achievement reflects the international recognition of Uzbekistan’s rich culinary heritage and the dedication, skills, and creativity of our young chefs.

We express our gratitude to the team of the Association of Cooks of Uzbekistan and wish them even greater victories ahead!

Culinary art is not just food — it is culture, history, and the soul of the people.