Skip to content

Ultimate Chef Competition

Savor the latest culinary trends at CFHLA's Ultimate Chef Competition! Six talented chefs from CFHLA member lodging establishments will compete live on the tradeshow floor for the title of Ultimate Chef. Competitors will be judged on taste, originality, and creativity as they showcase their culinary skills and signature creations. Best of all, attendees and exhibitors can enjoy complimentary tasting samples throughout the competition. Participation is free for lodging establishments.


Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek
Address: 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Room: Sebastian Ballroom
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Attendees: Must be a registered event attendee or an exhibitor to enter the tradeshow floor and experience the Ultimate Chef Competition

Sponsored By:

2026 Competitors:

Booth #325 - Paramount Hospitality Management

Booth #508 - Cypress Cove Nudist Resort

Booth #523 - Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress: Four Flamingos

Booth #605 - Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Booth #725 - Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

Booth #806 - Sheraton Vistana Resort

2026 Ultimate Chef Challenge Honorees:

_Chef Competition - 1st Place - Westgate Lakes
_Chef Competition - 2nd Place Tie
_Chef Competition - 3rd Place - Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
_Chef Competition - People's Choice - Cypress Cove

Click HERE to view photographs from the 2026 Hospitality Tradeshow's Ultimate Chef Competition.

If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact, Kim Gordon, 407-313-5040 or kim.gordon@cfhla.org.