Karachi Chefs Association Judges Panel

KCA’s Judges Panel Consists of veteran Chefs from the Culinary industry Who will be the association’s vanguard judges during competitions.





Chef Nauman Khan

As the Executive Chef of the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, Chef Nauman Khan has over two decades of dynamic work experience in the culinary industry. He holds vast professional experience not only in the culinary industry in Pakistan but also internationally, including the Gulf region. He has served major five-star hotels in his illustrious career and participated in numerous food festivals and events


Chef Abdullah Raja

Chef Raja Abdullah is a renowned chef of the Pakistan currently performing his duties as Executive Chef at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Karachi. He is a proficient leader holding versatile national and international experience in fine dining, hotel restaurant management and big volume catering.


Chef Munawar Latif

Munawar Latif is a recognized figure in the food and hospitality industry of Pakistan. Starting his culinary career more than 25 years ago from Karachi’s renowned Hotel Intercontinental (now Pearl Continental), he has travelled the world gaining culinary experience working with renowned hotels such as Holiday Inn, Cornish Residence and Hilton International to name a few.


Chef Shoaib Qureshi

Chef Shoaib is currently working with Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (PITHM) and has been serving the Culinary Arts since the last 15 years. He has a vast experience of the culinary industry both as a certified trainer and as a professional chef.


Chef Azeem Khan

Chef Azeem Khan is a veteran chef with over 26 years of culinary experience having worked in numerous lucrative hospitality properties such as the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, the Marriot Hotel, and the Pearl Continental Hotel. He is currently the Executive Chef of Avari Towers and Hotel, Karachi.