• June 27th

    Final date for registered participants to submit their dish.

  • July 27th

    Evaluations and selection of the regional finalist by the selection panel.

  • Sept 8th

    Regional semifinalists announced

    Regional semifinal heat 1:

    Hosted in North America: bringing together the NorAm, Brazil and LATAM winners.

    • Date 17-21 of November
    • Location Chicago, United states

    Regional semifinal heat 2:

    Hosted in Europe: bringing together France, UK&I and COEU’s winners.

    • Date 18-21 of November
    • Location Wittenheim, France

    Regional semifinal heat 3:

    Hosted in APMEA: bringing together APMEA region

    • Date 17 – 19 November
    • Location Shanghai, China

    Round : The regional judging committee will vote and choose the top Sodexo chef for each region.

  • 2026 date to be announced

    Grand Finale & Global Cookoff! The judging committee will vote and choose the top Sodexo chef and overall winner of The Cook for Change!