Fagor professional reveals the finalists of World’s Creative Chef, who will compete for the title of the world’s most creative chef

2026.06.12

The international competition created by Fagor Professional to recognize the most artistic and innovative culinary talent on the global gastronomic scene will hold its grand final on November 16th in Madrid.

World’s Creative Chef has officially announced the eight finalists who will compete to become the world’s most creative chef. Following a demanding international selection process, eight chefs from different countries have been chosen to take part in the grand final, which will be held on November 16th in Madrid.

The eight selected finalists are:

Ricardo Goachet - Rest. Verbena (Peru)

Pablo Quiven - Rest. Quiven Patagonia (Argentina)

Jorge Enrique Rosales - Rest. Rosewood Mandarina (Mexico)

Jamie Angel - Rest. Gravetye Manor (The UK)

Jonathan Canahuire -  Rest. El kano* (Spain)

Kamlesh singh Kathayat - Rest. Gymkhana Dubai** (UAE)

Adnan Öztürk - Rest. Hotel The Bodrum Edition (Turkey)

Vitaliia Veselovska - Rest. Kadorr Restaurant (Ukraine)

Beyond technical excellence, World’s Creative Chef was created with a clear mission: to discover and recognize professionals capable of taking gastronomy into the realm of art. Through this competition, Fagor Professional seeks to identify unique profiles—chefs who use creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, innovation, and the ability to evoke emotion as fundamental tools of culinary expression.

The eight selected finalists represent some of the most original and distinctive voices in contemporary gastronomy. During the final, they will be challenged not only to demonstrate their culinary expertise, but also their ability to transform ingredients, concepts, and ideas into truly creative experiences.

Fagor Professional has entrusted the evaluation of the participants’ proposals to an exceptional jury composed of the brand’s ambassador chefs, some of the most influential figures in international gastronomy, including Clare Smyth (Core*** – United Kingdom), Diego Guerrero (DsTAGE** – Spain), Najat Kaanache (Morocco), Paco Roncero (Paco Roncero** – Spain), as well as other renowned chefs who will be announced soon.

All of them are leading figures in the world of haute cuisine. Their careers, recognized with some of the highest international gastronomic distinctions, have helped redefine contemporary gastronomy both in their respective countries and on a global scale.

For Fagor Professional, the organizer of World’s Creative Chef, having professionals of this caliber involved in the competition is a true privilege. Their expertise, gastronomic sensitivity, and ability to identify creative talent will play a decisive role in selecting this year’s winners.

The Madrid final will become a meeting point for some of the most innovative chefs on the international culinary scene and a unique showcase to celebrate creativity as one of the driving forces behind modern gastronomy.

In the coming weeks, Fagor Professional will unveil, through its website and social media channels, the profiles and projects of the eight World’s Creative Chef finalists, as well as the activities surrounding this major gastronomic event.

Discover more information about the final and the finalists