The Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, hosted a heartfelt and historic farewell for Dr. Rick Stephen, Vice President of Worldchefs, marking a significant moment in Pakistan’s hospitality sector.

The farewell was led by Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore Pastry Chef Malik Ashraf who with his team said good bye to Dr. Rick with love and style. Chef Ashraf thanked Dr. Stephen for engaging with PC Hotel’s chefs and training them as per the international standards.

 Pearl Continental Food & Beverage Assistant Director Munib Khattak also paid best wishes to Dr. Rick and presented him with a bouquet as a token of respect and appreciation.

During the ceremony, senior staff members and chefs personally wished Dr. Stephen luck, exchanging conversations and sharing memorable moments.

Dr. Stephen was especially appreciative of Ahmad Shafiq, who was thanked for successfully organizing the Worldchefs Competition Seminar, an event that gave Pakistani chefs an opportunity to perform on the global stage in the future.

The farewell highlighted Pakistan’s growing recognition in global hospitality, highlighting the country’s commitment to developing international collaborations and supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals.