Founder and President of the Chefs’ Association of Pakistan (CAP) and College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM), Ahmad Shafiq, has joined the prestigious Worldchefs Asia Presidents Forum 2025 in Suzhou, China, as Pakistan’s official representative. His participation marks another proud moment for the nation, reflecting Pakistan’s growing presence in the international culinary community.
The Asia Presidents Forum, being held from October 15 to 19, 2025, gathers culinary leaders from across Asia to discuss emerging trends, food safety, education, and collaboration within the global culinary network. Representing Pakistan, Ahmad Shafiq highlighted the progress the country has made in professional culinary education, international certification, and hospitality training. Speaking about Pakistan’s growing potential, he stated that “by skill and solidarity, Pakistan can stand with the world,” emphasizing that the nation’s chefs are now prepared to meet global standards through education, discipline, and innovation.
The Chefs’ Association of Pakistan, under the leadership of Ahmad Shafiq, has been actively engaged in uplifting the culinary profession by aligning with international benchmarks set by Worldchefs. Through its close partnership with COTHM, CAP has hosted numerous Worldchefs-recognized seminars, workshops, and competitions in Pakistan, including the Pakistan International Culinary Championship (PICC). These events have provided local chefs with international exposure, training, and certification, enabling them to compete on the world stage with confidence and competence.
Ahmad Shafiq’s participation in the Asia Presidents Forum underscores Pakistan’s strong commitment to culinary excellence and global representation. He reaffirmed CAP’s vision to promote Pakistani cuisine internationally and to create opportunities for chefs to showcase their talent beyond borders. He noted that the progress of Pakistani chefs in recent years has been remarkable — a result of structured education, professional ethics, and continuous skill development. “Our goal is to elevate Pakistani cuisine to the global dining table and ensure that our chefs are recognized as some of the best-trained professionals in the world,” he said.
The presence of Pakistan at such a prestigious forum sends a powerful message about the country’s capability and ambition in the hospitality and culinary sectors. It demonstrates that Pakistan’s chefs are not only keeping pace with global trends but are also contributing their unique flavors and cultural heritage to the world’s culinary map. Through skill, training, and determination, Pakistan has positioned itself among nations that value excellence in gastronomy and hospitality.
The Chefs’ Association of Pakistan continues to work tirelessly toward professionalizing the chef community, strengthening international collaborations, and creating pathways for young culinary talents. As Ahmad Shafiq represents Pakistan at the Asia Presidents Forum, his message resonates with pride and purpose — that Pakistan, through its skills and dedication, stands proudly with the world in the art and science of cooking.
