The Live Theatre at International Salon Culinaire brings the excitement of culinary competition to life, with eight fully equipped workstations and a packed programme of challenges running back-to-back each day. Chefs prepare, cook and present their dishes live, demonstrating creativity, technical skill and precision under pressure.

With competitions catering for different experience levels, the programme offers opportunities to put skills to the test across a variety of themes. From challenges inspired by culinary trends to competitions showcasing specialist ingredients and creative uses of partner products, there is plenty of scope for chefs to express their individual style.

The 2027 competition schedule is currently being prepared and will be announced very soon.

Explore a Selection of Creations From The 2026 Live Theatre