About
A national voice for chefs and hospitality.
Here Emirati cuisine is advanced with care, professional competence is raised, and clear paths open for chefs — from discovering young talent to employment, consulting, and national food security. We work with the ministries and authorities that shape the sector.
Approved aims
Eight aims. One clear direction.
The Association’s approved aims — each paired with how we deliver it. Together they show the value we bring to chefs, hospitality, and the nation.
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Elevate Emirati cuisine
Raise the status of Emirati cuisine and chef competence to global standards, in coordination with economic and tourism authorities.
How we work — Training courses, qualifying programmes, competitions, and presence in local and international exhibitions.
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Health and sustainability
Spread awareness of healthy food and encourage sustainable practices in culinary and hospitality work.
How we work — Campaigns, workshops on food safety, and initiatives to reduce waste and use resources wisely.
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Support chef entrepreneurs
Help chefs develop and market their products, and strengthen professional culinary skills with SME partners.
How we work — Technical and administrative training, advisory support, and specialised markets for national products.
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Discover young talent
Find and sponsor youth in the culinary field through education and competition, with the Ministry of Education.
How we work — Talent programmes, educational contests, practical training, and mentorship.
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Professional consulting
Offer expert advice in cuisine and hospitality for restaurants, productive families, airlines, and specialised publications.
How we work — Technical advisory services and programmes that raise workforce efficiency across the sector.
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Strategic partnerships
Build effective partnerships with institutions of public benefit to exchange knowledge and run joint activity.
How we work — Memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements, and shared initiatives.
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Emirati employment
Strengthen job opportunities for Emirati chefs with tourism, hotels, and employment authorities.
How we work — Career forums and coordination with hotels for training and placement.
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National food security
Contribute to food security by supporting local chefs and encouraging the use of national products.
How we work — Programmes for national products, support for local producers, and participation in national initiatives.
Craft
What we advance.
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Cuisine
Technique, heritage, and flavours that belong to this land — lifted to a global measure.
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Hospitality
A welcome that turns a meal into a lasting memory of the Emirates.
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Beverage
Coffee, tea, and the glass — held to the same discipline as the plate.
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Service
Setting, rhythm, and the professionalism of fine dining.
Membership
Stand with this work.
Open to chefs, hospitality professionals, and houses of food and drink in the UAE who share these aims. Begin with a letter.
Write to usContact
We welcome correspondence.
- Email info@echa.ae
- Base Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Web echa.ae