The Chefs Week Programme


Join our flagship virtual gathering for an unforgettable celebration of indigenous ingredients, living soils, and masterclass sessions led by Africa’s culinary trailblazers.

What is on the Menu?

Join chefs, farmers, food system actors and journalists from across Africa and the diaspora for the MyFIA Chefs Network Online Gathering on World Food Day, Friday 16 October 2026.

Together We Will:

Celebrate the chefs and dishes featured during MyFIA Chefs Week
Discuss the part chefs play in changing how African food is seen
Adopt the MyFIA Chefs Network Charter and agree how the Network will run from here
Connect with fellow chefs across countries and languages


Who Should Attend:

Professional chefs, home cooks, culinary students, food entrepreneurs, farmers, seed custodians, policy makers, journalists and anyone who champions African food.
#MyFoodIsAfrican #WorldFoodDay


Hosted by:

AFSA with support from Sida under the TAFS Project.