INTERNATIONAL RECORD RECOGNITION
Asia Records & ASEAN Records
Asia Records and ASEAN Records recognise exceptional achievements that create meaningful impact across Asia and Southeast Asia, including culture, education, business, gastronomy, tourism and major international events. Through WCC World Chefs Championship, record recognition highlights both the scale of the event and the cultural value of Johor’s culinary heritage.
2027
Continuing the Record-Breaking Journey
International Recognition × Culinary Excellence × Cultural Heritage × Global Visibility
Building on the record achievements and international recognition of WCC 2026, WCC & WCC EXPO continue into 2027 with a stronger international platform for culinary competition, professional exchange and cultural connection.
2026 ACHIEVEMENT · 2027 MOMENTUM
Building on International Recognition
The record recognitions achieved in 2026 marked an important milestone for the World Chefs Championship, demonstrating both the international scale of the competition and the cultural significance of Johor’s culinary heritage.
As WCC & WCC EXPO move into 2027, these achievements continue to strengthen the event’s international visibility, professional credibility and connection with culinary communities and industry partners across different markets.
Official record achievements for 2027 will be announced when confirmed. The recognitions shown below represent the official achievements of the 2026 edition.
01
International Scale
Strengthening the visibility of WCC as an international culinary competition platform.
02
Culinary Heritage
Showcasing Johor’s local cuisine and culinary identity through international recognition.
03
Global Visibility
Carrying the achievements of 2026 forward into WCC & WCC EXPO 2027.
2026
Asia Records Recognition
International Competition × Culinary Heritage × Asia Records Recognition
At WCC World Chefs Championship 2026
× EXPO Visit Johor 2026,
the event received two distinguished
record recognitions.These achievements celebrated
both the unprecedented scale
of the international culinary competition
and the cultural heritage represented
by one of Johor’s signature local dishes.
RECORD 01
Asia’s Largest Culinary Competition
Recognising the scale, international participation and professional excellence of WCC World Chefs Championship 2026.
RECORD 02
Asia’s Longest Line of Laksa Johor
Celebrating Johor’s culinary heritage through a large-scale presentation of its iconic local dish.
ASIA RECORDS RECOGNITION
Asia’s Largest Culinary Competition
International Competition × Global Participation × Professional Excellence
Recognised as Asia’s Largest Culinary Competition, WCC World Chefs Championship 2026 showcased exceptional scale, diversity and professional excellence.
Through a comprehensive range of competition categories, live judging and strong international participation, the championship brought together students, culinary professionals, educational institutions, industry representatives and renowned chefs from around the world.
This recognition reflects the growing influence of the WCC World Chefs Championship as an international culinary platform supporting culinary excellence, innovation, professional exchange and international collaboration.
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JOHOR CULINARY HERITAGE
Asia’s Longest Line of Laksa Johor
Johor Culinary Heritage × Local Flavour × Asia Records Recognition
Asia’s Longest Line of Laksa Johor celebrated Johor’s iconic local dish through a large-scale food showcase recognised by Asia Records.
Presented as part of WCC World Chefs Championship 2026 × EXPO Visit Johor 2026, the record highlighted Johor’s culinary heritage, local flavours and cultural identity on an international platform.
The showcase featured 1,200 bowls of Laksa Johor arranged across 108 metres and completed with the support of 30 chefs.
1,200
Bowls of Laksa Johor
108 m
Total Arrangement Length
30
Participating Chefs
Celebrating Johor through food.
This achievement brought together
culinary culture,
community participation
and international recognition,
presenting Laksa Johor
as an important symbol
of Johor’s local food identity.
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