The Green Chef’s Hat 2026 – Belgium semi-final and call for Dutch participants
For the first time, a separate “The Green Chef's Hat” pure plant competition was organized for the Belgian teams on Horeca Expo Ghent. Their assignment was to create and serve an amuse-bouche, a starter, and a warm intermediate dish for four people. Also the forgotton vegetable Yacon had to be used.
This semi-final was of a very high level and resulted in at least 3 teams qualifying for the final, which will take place in Rotterdam in September 2026.
A 4th team is on standby until we know the results of the semi-final in the Netherlands, which will be held in January in Amsterdam.
This are the 3 selected teams for the final:
- De Keukentafel , Oosterzele
- Camionette, Antwerp -
- Rossi, Leuven
The reserve team is:
- ’t Pure Genot, Dilsen-Stokkem
See the aftermovie of Horeca Expo 2025
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We’re Smart Pure Plant Days 2026
From October 25 to 27, We’re Smart invites you to be part of a unique three-day global experience celebrating the future of Pure Plant cuisine. Join top chefs, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world for an inspiring programme filled with gastronomy, awards, networking, and groundbreaking ideas.
