In November 2026, Luxembourg will once again transform into the epicenter of culinary excellence as Expogast, one of the world’s leading gastronomic events, returns to Luxexpo The Box.
The highlight of the event is traditionally the Culinary World Cup, where the best cooking teams from around the globe compete against each other. However, this time brings a significant change: As decided on Monday, March 17, 2025, RAK Porcelain will debut as the exclusive partner of the competition — replacing the long-standing partner Villeroy & Boch.
A New Era Begins
With RAK Porcelain stepping in as the main sponsor, a groundbreaking new era begins for the Culinary World Cup. The world’s leading premium porcelain manufacturer will elevate the prestigious competition through its tableware creations and provide top chefs with extraordinary opportunities to artistically showcase their dishes. This partnership builds on a strong foundation: Since 2012, RAK has already supported the IKA — Culinary Olympics as a reliable partner. With this exclusive collaboration for the Culinary World Cup, the company once again emphasizes its profound commitment to international haute cuisine:
“Our presence at such premier events is essential for us, as close cooperation with professional chefs forms the core of our company’s DNA. Through this exclusive partnership, the Culinary World Cup will now also carry the RAK name — an outstanding opportunity to position our brand internationally among professionals and gastronomy enthusiasts,” explains Sven Bodry, Director of Operations at RAK Porcelain Europe, with palpable enthusiasm.
Expogast 2026: Meeting Point for World-Class Culinary Excellence
Expogast has established itself as a lighthouse event for gastronomy, culinary arts, and hospitality. The 2026 program includes:
- Fascinating live cooking shows, trade exhibitions, and industry conferences
- The RAK Porcelain Culinary World Cup featuring competitions for national teams, junior teams, and individual chefs
- The “Restaurant of Nations,” offering visitors exclusive tastings of competition creations
- Forward-thinking innovations from international exhibitors in gastronomy and hospitality
Youth development remains a core aspect of Expogast 2026. In collaboration with the École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg (EHTL), young talents will have the unique opportunity to engage with international top chefs and gain valuable experience.
The Expogast 2026 promises to be not only an extraordinary event for industry professionals and gourmets but also marks the beginning of a promising new phase for the Culinary World Cup — with RAK Porcelain as an experienced and visionary partner.
