Each year on October 20, chefs around the world come together to celebrate International Chefs Day. Founded in 2004 by the late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher, this global tradition honors the culinary profession and its role in inspiring, educating, and supporting the next generation through food.

For International Chefs Day 2026, Worldchefs and Nestlé Professional are bringing back the Food Explorers campaign and taking it a step further. Building on the enthusiasm and success of last year’s activities, the campaign returns with a strong focus on ingredients, encouraging people of all ages to explore what goes into their food, where it comes from, how it is grown or harvested, and why it matters.

And that’s where you come in. Every chef, in every corner of the world, has something to teach. By sharing your knowledge, skills, and passion for food, you can help future chefs become curious, confident Food Explorers.