The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

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. 

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

WHO: Countries participating so far include: 

• Bahrain

• Bolivia

• Chile

• China

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Dominican Republic

• Egypt

• Guatemala

• Mauritania

• Mexico

• Nigeria

• Panama

• Peru

• Rwanda

• Saudi Arabia

• Sierra Leone

• Ukraine

• Uzbekistan

• Zimbabwe

PRICE: General Admission – $150. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://eventsdc.com/EmbassyChefChallenge 

Tickets include all the global sips and bites and live entertainment. Images of last year’s Embassy Chef Challenge can be found HERE.