Embassy Chef Challenge 7/10

This is a gathering of embassy chefs from around the world, coming together to showcase the unique flavors of their home countries, a total of up to 40+!

Wharton Club members & guests are invited!

• WHAT: The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of Embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. The 2025 Challenge is expecting participation from over 30 embassies, offering an immersive, global foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.
• Attendees will travel the world with their taste buds, sampling bites and beverages from the participating countries while chefs compete to win the coveted People’s Choice Award, chosen by guests’ votes and announced alongside the Judges’ Choice, selected by a panel of influential members of the diplomatic, cultural and culinary communities.
• “The Embassy Chef Challenge celebrates the rich diversity of cultures from around the world through an exquisite array of food, entertainment and more,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “We invite you to join Events DC and our partners at the iconic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium for a culinary journey that explores global flavors in a truly unforgettable way.”
• With more than 175 embassies in Washington DC,  this international culinary competition is a uniquely DC, one-of-a-kind, culturally enticing experience, not just in America, but around the globe. This prestigious culinary event is expected to sell out once again, attracting passionate and adventurous epicures for a light-hearted evening of rich cultural indulgence.
• The 14th annual iteration of the Challenge not only encourages, exemplifies and celebrates culinary diplomacy but will also highlight the global achievements of the area’s awe-inspiring musicians, dancers and singers from around the world.

WHEN: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Andrew W Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20240

WHO:     Countries participating so far include:

Participating Embassies

 

Algeria

Bahrain

Barbados

Bolivia

Burundi

Cameroon

Chile

China

Colombia

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Egypt

El Salvador

Eritrea

Georgia

Grenada

Guatemala

Haiti

India

Mauritania

Mexico

Morocco

Mozambique

Namibia

Nigeria

Pakistan

Peru

Philippines

Rwanda

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saudi Arabia

Sierra Leone

Tanzania

Thailand

Tunisia

Ukraine

Vietnam

• Events DC is also happy to announce that Giant is a returning partner aligning with the Embassy Chef Challenge this year to support its mission of bringing international ingredients and flavors to shoppers around the capital region.
• “Giant Food is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Events DC by sponsoring this year’s Embassy Chef Challenge,” said Felis Andrade, Director of Community Relations at Giant Food.  “Our region is a vibrant mix of diverse cultures, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible food and art each participating country will bring to the table.”