Embassy Chef Challenge

This is a gathering of embassy chefs from around the world, coming together to showcase the unique flavors of their home countries. The friendly, culinary competition will feature chefs creating a truly global, immersive foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC. 

Attendees will travel the world with their taste buds, sampling authentic bites and beverages from the participating nations. Competing chefs will battle it out to win the coveted People’s Choice Awards, chosen by attendee votes and the Judges’ Choice Awards, selected by a panel of influential members of the diplomatic and culinary communities.

July 10th, 2025, 
6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240
21+ only