World Culinary Awards calls for 2026 entries

Mon 09 February 2026

The Call for Entries for the World Culinary Awards 2026 is now open. Organisations in the culinary sector are invited to submit their entries for the opportunity to win the industry’s most prestigious accolade.

All available categories can be viewed online, and all organisations demonstrating market-leading excellence are encouraged to participate. The application process is quick and straightforward, and entries are submitted via the World Culinary Awards website.

This year’s awards, the 7^th annual edition, span the full breadth of the global culinary industry, with categories including Best Restaurant, Best Culinary Destination, Best Restaurant Brand and Best Culinary Resort.

Nominees will be announced on 11 June 2026, ahead of voting opening on 25 June 2026.

World Culinary Awards is the sister event to World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 33^rd anniversary.

For more information about World Culinary Awards, visit worldculinaryawards.com.