World Association of Master Chefs

Category: India

  • Vietnam’s Culinary Vision Unveiled at theRES24

    On November 27, 2024, the project “Vietnam, The Journey to Become a New ‘Gastronomy Capital’ of the World” (VGC) was officially launched at the theRESTAURANT Leadership 2024 event in Ho Chi Minh City. This groundbreaking initiative marks a major step in positioning Vietnam as a global gastronomy hub by 2030.

    Highlights from the Event:

    • Hosted by Vietnam Food and Beverage Ecosystem (VFBE) Social Enterprise, co-organized by World Food Travel Association (WFTA) and Van Lang University
    • Honored to welcome representatives from prestigious international organizations: ASEAN Restaurant Association Alliance (ARAA), National Restaurant Association (NRA), World Association of Master Chefs (WAMC), and an inspiring keynote speech from the World Food Travel Association
    • Hosted 8 diplomatic representatives and over 20 leading speakers in the F&B, tourism, and gastronomy sectors from Vietnam and abroad.
    • Engaged in dynamic workshops and discussions on workforce development, the cultural value of Vietnamese cuisine, and sustainable culinary economic growth, with participation from experts, businesses, and industry leaders.

    What’s Next?
    The VGC project is dedicated to connecting talent, resources, and innovation to elevate Vietnamese cuisine on the global stage. A key milestone of the project was the signing of significant partnerships, including a five-party cooperation agreement among VFBE, VLU, ARAA, WAMC, and Pencil Group.

     Additionally, bilateral collaborations were established between VFBE and international partners such as the NRA and PR Newswire. These agreements mark a pivotal step in the project’s journey, laying a solid foundation for advancing Vietnam’s culinary sector and achieving its global aspirations.

    Stay tuned as we continue this mission to honor Vietnam’s culinary heritage, promote sustainable practices, and make Vietnam a “Gastronomy Capital” admired worldwide!

    #VietnameseCuisine #GastronomyCapital #theRES24 #VietnamGastronomyJourney

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  • Lifelong Dedication is key to success.

    Irfan Khan is a Certified Master Chef and current President and Secretary General of World Association of Master Chefs India Chapter.  Chef Khan has a passion for exploring scrumptious delicacies which helps him explore aboard for gastronomical adventures. He is always ready to create something interesting and unique recipes and his creativity resembles in his recipes. Initially his father emphasised for him to be a doctor therefore he pursued science until high school, however, his inclination was toward cooking so he convinced his family to allow him to follow his passion. His journey to be chef was pre-destined and he picked up the art of cooking as a child which through his life only grew stronger with a goal of becoming a chef one day. Today he is renowned for keeping a balance of family inheritance along with 21 years of innovation and techniques in his food art, which he feels came from his mother who shared an abundance of inspiration growing up.
     Currently he is pursuing Ph.D.(Doctorate in Indian Cuisine) and holds an MBA in Hospitality Management, M. Sc in Hotel Management, MBA in Human Resource Management. He did his 4 years Graduation in Hotel Management with specialization in food production (Kitchen).
    Chef Khan has wide Range of Experience in Hotel Industry and Hospitality Education Sector at The National and International level as well as being a HACCP certified Culinary Professional.
    Master Chef Irfan khan is from Jaipur,Rajasthan India and working as a Chef Trainer and Chef Consultant and is the founder and Culinary Director of Le Gourmet Hospitality Consultants. Chef Khan is a Certified International Culinary Judge and Participated as a Culinary Judge in so many Culinary Events.
    With a lifetime of service to the hospitality industry here are some of the accolades and achievements he as received:
    • Awarded Top Outstanding Master Chef Award 2024 by World Gourmet, Malaysia.Culinary Arts Training Diploma from The Leeds international College United Kingdom.
    • ● Represented India as a Culinary Judge in Guinness World Record Culinary Competition at Malaysia 2023
    • Awarded as a “The Top Most Hospitality Icons chefs” by Asia Food Congress and Awards 2023.
    • Awarded as a Emerging Chef of the Rajasthan, India 2023 during Rajasthan Tourism and Hospitality Expo by the Honorable Chief Justice Gopal Krishna Vyas, Chairman- Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission.
    • Awarded as a Best Chef Indian Cuisine by Leamanah Ab Consulting.
    • Awarded Best Culinary Educator by Food critics and bloggers association
    • Awarded Uttam Bharat Purushkar By GHRT India
    Che Khan is always ready to learn because he thinks learning should never be stopped, and his philosophy of success is “whenever and whatever you cook just cook by your heart with love and patience”.
    The World Association of Master Chefs is grateful for the leadership and inspiration of Chef Khan and encourages chefs throughout India to learn and grow from his experience and skills.