This event, organized by FEHGRA (Hotel and Gastronomy Business Federation of Argentina), promotes and showcases Argentine cuisine with a focus on continuous quality improvement and a commitment to professional development.
The competition is aimed at professional Argentine chefs with at least 5 years of experience, currently working in a restaurant, hotel, or catering company, with a minimum of 4 years in their current role, and affiliated with FEHGRA and/or the Association of Tourism Hotels of Argentina (AHT).
We are currently in the final stages of the qualifying rounds being held across the country.
On the Way to the Grand Final
The winning teams from each region will compete in the Grand Final of the Federal Chefs Tournament, which will take place September 2–4 as part of Hotelga 2026—an event organized by FEHGRA, AHT, and Messe Frankfurt Argentina at La Rural Exhibition Center in Buenos Aires.
There, the finalists will need to demonstrate technical skill, creativity, and a commitment to the culinary roots of their regions to be crowned Argentina’s best chefs.
The Federal Chefs Tournament highlights the work of culinary professionals, promoting ongoing training and strengthening Argentina’s gastronomic identity.