A proud member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), Karachi Chefs Association (KCA) aims to be the premier association of qualified culinary artists, chefs, and cooking enthusiasts. We welcome members of every age, ethnicity, and background without prejudice, as long as they possess the right culinary arts qualifications and experience. The Association wishes to become a unified platform for the polishing and exposition of the immense talent that the Chefs in Karachi possess and showcase it to the world, through participation in fairs, events, culinary competitions, and ultimately the Culinary Olympics.
As a recognized member of WACS, KCA intends to elevate the level of culinary standards in our booming metropolis of Karachi. Chefs who join our ranks will be able to rub shoulders with veteran national and international culinary experts and also learn from these experts through mentorship and training.
To accommodate our budding youth who wish to learn culinary skills from the best, we have partnered with the Karachi Institute of Culinary Arts (KICA). We are highly optimistic that KICA’s quality academic learning fused with mentoring from industry veterans, will build the skills of our aspiring culinary artists and elevate them to take on the culinary world in due time.
Dear Members, Corporate Partners, and Friends
I wish to start by expressing how deeply humbled I am on receiving the honor of becoming the first President of the Karachi Chefs Association. It is an overwhelming obligation that has been entrusted to me with the hopes of our future culinary generations riding on the shoulders of this association.
I thank everyone who has helped me and wished me well through their kind words and inspirational statements. I promise that I will give this position my finest efforts and will faithfully carry out my duties, as entrusted to me by the Board Members of the Karachi Chefs Association.
Having served on a number of national and international panels for a significant number of years and helming diverse portfolios throughout my culinary career, I unequivocally aim along with our Board of Trustees, to achieve great things through this association for the chefs of our city. With each success, we will make a name not only for KCA but also for Pakistan throughout the modern culinary and business world.
We aim to focus on four strategies as a road map towards achieving KCA’s long-term goals of:
There are three types of memberships that the Karachi Chefs Association shall offer:
General Procedure:
Karachi Chefs Association plans to offer to memberships to every stratum of the culinary world across Pakistan as long as they can demonstrate their seriousness, energy, and commitment to the culinary arts. Young Chefs, Professionals and Foodies must demonstrate their commitment to the culinary arts and fulfill the respective eligibility criteria set out by the KCA in order to join its membership ranks.
Young Chefs:
Eligibility Criteria
For being eligible to apply for membership, it is important for Young Chefs to be under training at any recognized culinary institute across Pakistan. The required documentation and eligibility criteria are as follows:
Benefits:
Professional Chefs:
Eligibility Criteria
For being eligible to apply for membership, it is important for professionals to be working at any restaurant, eatery or culinary establishment across Pakistan. The required documentation and eligibility criteria are as follows:
Benefits:
Foodies (Food Enthusiasts, Food Bloggers / Vloggers, Food Critics / Reviewers):
Eligibility Criteria
For being eligible to apply for membership, it is important for foodies to have an acute understanding of the culinary arts and they should be able to appreciate cooking, fine dining and street food at a superior level. The required documentation and eligibility criteria are as follows:
Benefits:
By becoming a member of KCA, the Foodie shall have the opportunity to shift their culinary journey into overdrive. With access to hundreds of great professional chefs, the foodie will be able to learn more about the culinary arts from the practitioners themselves. Moreover, they shall have direct access to Masterclasses given by accomplished professionals and the chance to learn and interact directly from the creators.
Foodie Members shall also receive backstage access to international culinary events held in Pakistan, which will provide them with an unmatched culinary experience. The heat and hustle of the professional kitchen will provide foodies with unparalleled inspiration to write more about food, create better vlogs, and other types of culinary content. Foodies will also be able to interact with a community of other like-minded food lovers and gain immensely through networking.
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A proud member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), Karachi Chefs Association (KCA) aims to be the premier association of qualified culinary artists, chefs and cooking enthusiasts.
PHONE : | +92-333-3512123 |
EMAIL : | info@karachichefsassociation.com |
ADDRESS : | 5-128 Main Liaquat Ali Khan Road, Model Colony, Malir, Karachi. |