QAZYNALY CASPIY CHEFS COMPETITION
Meet the best chefs and showcase your culinary excellence!
Take part in the Qazynaly Caspiy Competition and demonstrate your professional skills.
Take part in the Qazynaly Caspiy Competition and demonstrate your professional skills.
June 17
Isatay-Makhambet Square
Isatay-Makhambet Square
Showcase your culinary talent!
About the competition
The Chefs Competition is held as part of the Qazynaly Caspiy International Fish Festival.
The competition aims to promote local fish products, develop the region’s gastronomic culture, enhance the professional skills of chefs, and encourage knowledge exchange among culinary professionals.
Date:
June 17, 2026
Venue:
Isatay and Makhambet Square, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
The competition aims to promote local fish products, develop the region’s gastronomic culture, enhance the professional skills of chefs, and encourage knowledge exchange among culinary professionals.
Date:
June 17, 2026
Venue:
Isatay and Makhambet Square, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Prize fund
Participants of the Qazynaly Caspiy Competition will compete for valuable cash prizes, professional recognition, and new career opportunities.
Grand Prize
Main award for the competition winner
300 000 KZT
Trophy • Medal • Diploma
Second Place
Partner-sponsored certificate worth 150,000 KZT
150 000 KZT
Medal • Diploma
Third Place
Partner-sponsored certificate worth 75,000 KZT
75 000 KZT
Medal • Diploma
Bagdat Kadyrov
Event Organizer
Bagdat Kadyrov is a professional chef, gastronomic event organizer, and entrepreneur.
Founder of @sharbaq_atyrau and @bagdat_cookmeatmarket.
Official ambassador of @astorg_horeca, @qazyna_atyrau_, and @dep_atyrau.
Specializes in large-scale culinary events and the promotion of food culture.
Founder of @sharbaq_atyrau and @bagdat_cookmeatmarket.
Official ambassador of @astorg_horeca, @qazyna_atyrau_, and @dep_atyrau.
Specializes in large-scale culinary events and the promotion of food culture.
Participation Rules
- Participation RulesTotal number of participants: 9
- Participants will be divided into 3 teams by random draw.
- Each team will consist of 3 members.
- Each team must select a captain (Head Chef).
Competition TaskWithin 45 minutes, each team must prepare:
- Fish Appetizer
- Fish Soup
- Main Fish Course
Each dish must be presented to the jury in two portions.
Only locally sourced fish species may be used for cooking.
Support & Partners
The competition is held with the support of the Akimat of Atyrau City.
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General partnerKolgu Limitedinstagram: @kolgu_horeca_kz -
Qazynaly Caspiy International Fish Festival Organizing Committee -
Atyrau Creative Hub -
Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Atyrau Region
Why participate?
Participating in the Qazynaly Caspiy Competition provides opportunities for professional growth, industry recognition, skill development, networking, and showcasing your culinary talent on a national stage.
- Career GrowthDemonstrate your expertise and advance your culinary career.
- Recognition & ReputationGain recognition within the professional culinary community.
- Professional DevelopmentExchange experience and improve your culinary skills.
- NetworkingConnect with industry leaders and build valuable professional relationships.
Registration
Register to participate in the Qazynaly Caspiy Competition. Provide your contact information and required details. After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation notification.
Frequently asked questions
The competition is open to professional chefs, executive chefs, food service professionals, and individuals involved in the culinary industry. The total number of participants is limited to 9.
The competition is held in a team format. After registration, participants will be randomly assigned to 3 teams of 3 members each. Every team will select a captain (head chef) and compete together.
Participants' work will be evaluated by a professional jury consisting of renowned brand chefs. Judging is based on food quality, fish preparation techniques, workplace organization, teamwork, presentation, and compliance with the competition rules and time limits.
Each team must prepare three dishes using local fish:
• Fish appetizer
• Fish soup
• Main fish course
Each dish must be presented to the judges in two portions.
• Fish appetizer
• Fish soup
• Main fish course
Each dish must be presented to the judges in two portions.
Your path to the pinnacle of culinary excellence.
