Established in Paris
The Global Standard of Culinary Excellence
A distinguished international council uniting chefs, hospitality leaders and academies on a single stage of mastery.
Imagine • Create • Inspire
The Council
From Paris, an institution shaping the future of gastronomy
Registered in France and headquartered in the heart of Paris, the International Master Chefs Council celebrates culinary excellence, fosters international collaboration, and empowers professionals through knowledge, innovation and cultural exchange.
Read Our StoryMission Pillars
Imagine • Create • Inspire
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Imagine
Envision the future of gastronomy across continents.
02
Create
Achieve excellence through discipline and standards.
03
Inspire
Lead and elevate chefs worldwide through example.
Membership
Seven categories. One global brotherhood.
From passionate home cooks to executive chefs leading international brigades, every level finds its place within IMCC.
- Home Chefs
- Culinary Students
- Individual Chefs
- Professional Chefs
- Executive Chefs
- Master Chef
- Corporate
- Institutions
Skills Academy
Three diplomas. Parisian standard.
From foundational technique to Executive Grand Master fellowship — a structured pathway certified from Paris.
International Culinary Diploma
Foundational Parisian standard
Advanced Culinary Arts Diploma
Modern gastronomic engineering
Executive Grand Master Diploma
Fellowship & global mastery
Paris, France
International Master Chefs Club
One Team • One Spirit • One Vision • One Family