Salon Culinaire Belfast at IFEX is Northern Ireland’s largest and most prestigious chef competition programme

It incorporates a packed line-up of more than 30 classes with hundreds of chefs competing during the three days of the show, culminating in the coveted DAERA Northern Ireland Chef of the Year Competition.

The 2024 Salon will see a range of NEW classes and we expect more chefs than ever to enter the different competitions.

 DOWNLOAD THE SALON SCHEDULE 

ENTER THE SALON CULINAIRE BELFAST HERE

 

 CHEF SKILLS  LIVE THEATRE

Chef Skills Live Theatre will feature six adjacent workstations and will come alive each day with a series of fast- paced, back-to-back live cooking competitions.
Whatever your skill level, there is an exciting array of competitions available to enter, from your interpretation of a classic dish, to challenges that embrace the latest trends. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your culinary talents.

We encourage all chefs, junior & senior, based in education and industry to enter a ChefSkills class. 
There are limited places so early entry is recommended.

Deadline for All Ireland Professional Baker & NI Food Photography is the 23rd February 2024.
For all other classes, entries are now closed.

 VIEW THE 2024 CHEF SKILLS CLASSES HERE 

VIEW THE RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA HERE

 

EDIBLE ART

Edible Art is a visually stunning array of static exhibits using a wide variety of different mediums, that will showcase the skills and talents of the industry. The inspirational exhibits will create an area that truly is “an edible art gallery”.

Deadline for entries 23rd February 2024.

 VIEW THE 2024 EDIBLE ART CLASSES HERE

VIEW THE RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA HERE

 
Contact Information

 

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Salon Culinaire Director
M: +44 (0)7885 433209

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Salon Culinaire
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