Royal Cup is proud to announce our partnership with the prestigious U.S Culinary Open at the 2025 North American Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Show. The U.S. Culinary Open is the nation’s premier culinary competition for professional chefs, competing for the prestigious title of U.S. Culinary Open Champion. Created by chefs for chefs, this competition aims to showcase and promote culinary excellence through the highest level of culinary competition. It provides a platform for talented chefs to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and innovation, while also inspiring upcoming culinarians to strive for greatness. The show will take place February 26-28, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Over 2-days, 12 of Americas most talented professional Chefs will compete for the championship title. The competition is an open format, allowing chefs to showcase their style of cuisine and utilize the skills they’ve learned over their years of training and cooking. Chefs are allowed to bring one Commis (junior) Chef between the ages of 18-25. This gives the next generation of culinarians the opportunity to learn from an accomplished chef and grow in their skills. During the 2 days of competition, the Chefs will have 3 hours to execute 3 courses (5 servings each) for the judges. The panel of judges consists of 4 of the industry’s most respected and distinguished Chefs. Click here to learn more about the official judges. Awards will be presented and the winner announced on the following day. Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams as well as an award for Best Assistant. Click here to learn more about the competition rules & guidelines.
“With the U.S. Culinary Open, Chefs can showcase the skills that have been learned and passed down to them from countless mentors,” said Chef Nick Barrington, President and CEO of U.S. Culinary Open.
The U.S. Culinary Open is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation and the diverse talent within the culinary community. The mission of the U.S. Culinary Open is to advance the professional development of chefs and recognize the talent of culinary individuals across multiple categories of the industry. Want to get to know the contestants competing in this year’s competition? Click here to read each Chef’s bio and be on the lookout for more information coming soon on our social media pages.
As a proud sponsor, Royal Cup Coffee and Tea will fuel the passion and inspiration of these culinary artists by providing a variety of our high-quality coffee for competitors, judges, and U.S. Culinary Open attendees to enjoy throughout the event.
“We are excited to partner with the U.S. Culinary Open and support culinary talent,” said Chip Wann, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cup Coffee and Tea. “Our commitment to providing exceptional beverage solutions aligns perfectly with the event’s focus on innovation and excellence. We look forward to inspiring culinary creativity and fostering a vibrant community of foodservice professionals.”
We are thrilled to contribute to an event that not only highlights culinary excellence but also fosters a culture of innovation and creativity while celebrating the industry’s most talented chefs. Follow along as we support and recognize the exceptional talent and creativity of these culinary professionals at the 2025 U.S. Culinary Open.
Join us February 26th-28th at the NAFEM Show in Atlanta for the U.S. Culinary Open. Use the exclusive offer code for Chefs; Code: 25CHEF. Click here to register.
