Why Join

Why Join HKCA

The Culinary Industry Network that Matters

We have the best culinary players and chefs’ community with us. As a member you can join our different social and professional events where you can meet people face to face and develop long-term fruitful relations

The Latest Happening in the Culinary Industry

We keep our chefs and members abreast of culinary trends through:

  • Seminars and workshops at local, regional and international events
  • Our Newsletter Toque ‘N Wok in both electronic and print version, distributed on web and to all members
  • The Worldchefs Magazine featuring the latest updates in the culinary world for free download

Career Recognition & Professional Development

Professional Chef is a career that requires constant learning and acquiring of certifications and accreditations. The well established GERMAN TRADE TEST and the newly announced WORLDCHEFS GLOBAL CULINARY CERTIFICATION, together with international challenges and awards will prove your skills as a professional culinarian and enhance your career opportunities. Learn How

An Honor Society

Hong Kong Chefs Association (HKCA) promotes high standards and professionalism for the culinary industry. HKCA ensure the sustainability of the future of the culinary industry and to live the Hong Kong brand as “the Culinary Capital” through working closely with training institutes, the industry and related government departments. We dedicated our effort on bringing about food sustainability and care for the environment.

Representation in International Culinary Challenges

The Hong Kong Culinary National Team represents Hong Kong in local, regional and international culinary challenges. The HK Team exemplifies the Hong Kong spirit, professionalism and creativity and has attained many gold medals and world titles. You can nominate yourself to join the Team, or sponsor this mission to make Hong Kong proud! More

Access to a Million-Member Global Network

World Association of Chefs Society, or Worldchefs, is a global network comprised of more 100 official chefs associations, over 10 million chefs. Every HKCA member is simultaneously enrolled in Worldchefs. More

Because WE CARE

HKCA is a Caring Company, we organize our chefs to contribute to the society; participate and support charity events; raise awareness on environmental and food sustainability issues. With WorldChefs Without Borders, we extend our helping hands to those in need in other parts of the world.

Enjoy the Privileges

Members can enjoy general partnership discount offered by our Corporate Members and friends; More

Corporate Members can enjoy special discount and priority treatment for promotional activities and advertisement placement with us; in our new website, you can promote your new products or services to members for free! More

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