Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Hyderabad to Host UWYC International Food Festival
Hyderabad is going to host a big food festival called the UWYC International Food Festival on February 2, 2026.
This festival is part of the Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) 2026, which is a global event where young chefs from different countries show off their cooking skills.
The theme for YCO 2026 is about using technology and creativity to preserve the world's food traditions.
The festival will take place at The Glass Onion in Gachibowli and will feature food from 10 different countries, including France, Scotland, and Switzerland.
There will also be special food counters showcasing dishes from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, 15 chefs from Hyderabad will be honored for their contributions to the city's food scene.
The festival is a celebration of food and friendship among nations.
Hyderabad will host the UWYC International Food Festival on February 2, 2026, as part of the Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) 2026.
The festival will feature traditional and signature dishes from 10 participating countries, prepared live by international mentors and young chef contestants.
A key highlight of the event will be the felicitation of 15 distinguished chefs from Hyderabad, who will be honored with the title of 'ICON Chefs of Hyderabad'.
The festival will also showcase exclusive Telangana and Andhra Pradesh cuisine counters, presented by renowned specialty restaurants.
The Opening Ceremony of YCO 2026 will be held in Bengaluru on February 1, 2026, followed by the first competitive round in Hyderabad on February 3, 2026.
- Who
- Young chefs from 10 countries and distinguished chefs from Hyderabad
- What
- UWYC International Food Festival and felicitation of ICON Chefs of Hyderabad
- When
- February 2, 2026
- Where
- The Glass Onion, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Why
- To celebrate culinary diplomacy, cultural exchange, and to honor the contribution of distinguished chefs from Hyderabad
- Event
- UWYC International Food Festival
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Location
- The Glass Onion, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Participating Countries
- France, Scotland, Belarus, Greece, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Nigeria, Ireland, Switzerland
- Theme for YCO 2026
- Preserving the World’s Global Culinary Heritage through AI
- Opening Ceremony of YCO 2026
- February 1, 2026, Bengaluru
- First Competitive Round of YCO 2026
- February 3, 2026, Hyderabad
- Honorees
- 15 distinguished chefs from Hyderabad as 'ICON Chefs of Hyderabad'
