The College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) Pakistan is proud to announce that its talented culinary team is set to represent Pakistan at the prestigious 5th Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2026, one of the region’s leading international culinary competitions.
The championship will bring together skilled chefs and culinary professionals from around the world, providing an international platform to demonstrate creativity, technical expertise, innovation, and professional excellence in the culinary arts.
Representing Pakistan on the global stage, the COTHM team will compete alongside some of the world’s finest chefs, proudly showcasing the country’s emerging culinary talent and the high standards of professional hospitality education being delivered in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahmad Shafiq, Founder, President & CEO of COTHM Pakistan, expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and highlighted the importance of international exposure for young professionals.
“Representing Pakistan at an international culinary competition is both an honor and a responsibility. We are proud of our talented chefs who have worked tirelessly to reach this stage. We are confident they will demonstrate excellence, professionalism, and creativity while making Pakistan proud before the international culinary community,” he said.
Participation in the Global Culinary Challenge reflects COTHM’s continued commitment to producing internationally competitive chefs through industry-focused education, practical training, and global exposure. Over the years, COTHM students and graduates have earned recognition at numerous international culinary competitions, contributing to Pakistan’s growing reputation in the global hospitality and culinary sectors.
As Team Pakistan prepares to compete in Malaysia, the entire COTHM family extends its best wishes, hoping the young chefs will return with medals and further elevate Pakistan’s standing in the international culinary arena.
The participation marks another proud milestone in COTHM’s mission to connect Pakistani talent with global opportunities and inspire the next generation of culinary professionals.
