This document establishes the application guidelines for the “World King of Chefs Cooking Competition 2023” (hereinafter “Event”) organized by the “World King of Chefs Summit 2023 Executive Committee” (hereinafter “Organizer”) as part of the “World King of Chefs Summit 2023”. Applicant chefs (hereinafter “Applicant”) should apply to the Event with full comprehension and agreement to the following information.

• 1．Overview of the Event
  • (1) Event Date & Time: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 ※Time to be announced at a later date.
  • (2) Event Venue: Ocean Terrace (816 Nojima Hikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
  • (3) Participation Fee: None
  • (4) Transportation and Accommodation Expenses
    Out-of-pocket expenses for transportation to the Event venue, as well as accommodation expenses during the Event, will be borne by the Organizer (restrictions apply).
    ※Transportation and accommodation expenses will be borne for 1 participating chef and 1 assistant.
  • (5) Other
    The event will be held even in the case of rain, however, in the event of a storm, natural disaster, infectious disease, or other circumstances, the date, time, location, and/or other details of the Event may be forced to change. In such a case, the “World King of Chef’s Summit 2023 Management Office” (hereinafter “Management Office”) will promptly inform the Applicant.
• 2．Applying to the World King of Chefs Cooking Competition
  • ① Application Theme “A Well-being Menu Using Awaji Island Ingredients”
    As well as being healthy and delicious for people, proposed dishes should also demonstrate consideration for the health of natural environment. The Applicant should submit a menu that uses Awaji Island ingredients as well as incorporating the food culture and traditions of their home country.
  • ➁ How to Apply
    ・The Applicant should fill in the required information on the World King of Chefs Cooking Competition application form found on the World King of Chefs Summit homepage, and submit the form along with photographs and recipes of their proposed dishes.
    ※The URL and QR code for the application form can be found at the bottom of this document.
  • ③ Menu Proposals
    (1) Regardless of cuisine, all dishes must be original recipes created by the Applicant.
    (2) Menu items should be comprised solely of main dishes.
• 3．Selection
  • 〈First Round〉
    
    Selection will be based on submitted documents.
  • 〈Second Round〉
    
    Applicants who pass the first round of selection will be invited to cook and have their dishes judged at the Event venue on November 12th.
    （Contestants must prepare a total of 6 portions for judging and media filming）
  • ◆Judgement Criteria◆
    
    ① Theming（relevance to the theme of well-being)30 points
    ② Culture (relevance to the Applicant’s home food culture and traditions)30 points
    ③ Concept (health, environment, food loss, etc.)20 points
    ④ Taste (flavor, use of ingredients, etc.) & Presentation (color, visual beauty, etc.)20 points
    Total: 100 points (cumulative score)
  • ◆Cooking During the Final Round of Competition◆
    
    ・Contestants will be allotted 45 minutes to cook and serve 6 total portions (for judging and media)
    ・Contestants are asked to bring one plate for media purposes.
    ・Preparation time (for readying ingredients for cooking, etc.) will also be separately allotted. Further guidance will be provided.
    ・The ingredients, seasonings etc. required by each contestant will be provided in accordance with the recipes submitted at the time of application. However, the Applicant should bring any special ingredients or utensils if necessary. The Applicant will be contacted in advance if any of the ingredients in their recipes are found to be impossible to procure within Japan. They will be asked to bring those ingredients with them or propose a substitute that can be procured within Japan.
    ※Further details can be found in the rulebook, provided separately.
• 4．Judges
  • ・Dr. Yukio Hattori
    Executive Committee Chairman, World King of Chefs Summit 2023
    Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hattori Academy President, Hattori Nutrition College
  • ・Mr. Katsuhiro Nakamura
    Honorary Judge Chairman, World King of Chefs Summit 2023
    Honorary Executive Chef, Hotel Metropolitan EDMONT FAO Goodwill Ambassador for Japan
  • ・Mr. Haruyuki Yamashita
    Vice-Executive Committee Chairman, World King of Chefs Summit 2023
    HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo Executive Owner-Chef

  (Among others)

• 5．Awards

  Awards will be conferred to the top-scoring contestants.
  ※Further details to be announced at a later date.

• 6．Application Deadline

  Saturday, September 30th, 2023

• 7．Announcement of First Round Acceptees

  Monday, October 2nd, 2023

• 8．Cooking During the Event
  • (1) The cost of ingredients for dishes at the Event will be borne by the Organizer.
  • (2) Provided kitchen equipment includes refrigerators, kitchen counters, gas stoves, and convection ovens. Standard cooking utensils and consumables will also be provided. The Applicant should bring any special cooking utensils or equipment if necessary, as well as one plate for media photography.
• 9．Other Considerations
  • (1) As of the date of application and date of the Event, and during the five years prior to the date of application, the Applicant must not be associated with or a member of a crime syndicate, a company affiliated with a crime syndicate, a special intelligence crime group, or individuals who have acted against public interest (hereinafter “Antisocial Forces”), and the Applicant must not have provided funds or favors to, nor have liaised in any way with Antisocial Forces.
  • (2) The rights to all photographs and videos (hereinafter “Media”) taken by the Organizer and third parties entrusted by the Organizer, including those of the Applicant, belong to the Organizer, and the Applicant shall grant the Organizer free and unrestricted license to utilize such Media. The Organizer may utilize the Media on the official website of the World King of Chefs Summit 2023, the official website of Pasona Group Inc., the official websites of sponsors and supporting organizations, in publications issued by the Organizer and third parties entrusted by the Organizer, and may also provide the Media to news and media organizations.
    By submitting an application to this event, the Applicant agrees to the terms stipulated in this section.