Take your culinary passion to the next level while making a positive impact on the planet. Join fellow chefs at Sodexo in Cook for Change! The Sustainable Chef Challenge to showcase your culinary skills through innovative dishes that highlight the power of food in driving a more sustainable future.

The competition is open to all chefs permanently and fully employed by Sodexo and/or agreed affiliated companies across the globe.

Register for the Sustainable Chef Challenge and you will receive the competition package. Tell us about yourself, what inspired you to become a chef, why sustainable cooking is important to you, and most importantly, what are your sustainable dishes.

Register for Cook for Change! The Sustainable Chef Challenge and you willto receive the your competition package. Share your culinary journey, your passion for sustainability, and most importantly, your standout sustainable dish.

Round 1 - Region Chef Challenge 2025

Each Region will select the top competitor to represent their region in the Cook for Change! The Sustainable Chef Challenge. The submission deadline is June 27, 2025.

Round 2 – Semi finals 2025

The top three scoring submissions from each region will come together for a live semifinal to compete to see who will progress as the regional winner and represent there region at the global cook off ( grand finale)

Round 3 - Global Cook-off 2026

The top regional competitors will convene for the final in the UK 2026 to showcase their skills and dish. Chefs will enjoy an immersive learning and development experience and engage with chefs from around the world.

The top chef will be featured in the press, social media and the Sodexo Annual Culinary Report and receive the experience of a lifetime.