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Join Qatar's premier association of culinary professionals

Who Can Join

The membership of the Qatar Culinary Professionals is open to all those professionally and solely involved in the preparation of food. Whether you're an executive chef, sous chef, pastry chef, or culinary professional, we welcome you to join our growing community.

If you are a chef passionate about food and the cultural diversity in Qatar, QCP membership will provide you with the resources, network, and opportunities to advance your culinary career.

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Membership Benefits

Networking

Connect with fellow culinary professionals at chef meetings, regional events, and exclusive QCP gatherings.

Education

Access to workshops, training sessions, and masterclasses designed to enhance your culinary skills.

Competitions

Participate in prestigious competitions like Salon Culinaire, judged by international experts.

Career Growth

Receive information on job opportunities, volunteer roles, and resources to grow professionally.

Recognition

Gain international recognition through our affiliation with World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS).

Support

Join a supportive community dedicated to maintaining and advancing Qatar's culinary prestige.

Our Purpose

The Qatar Culinary Professionals serves its members with professionalism and integrity, providing the training, education, and support they need to develop their activities and advance their careers.

Our mission is to provide chefs with the tools necessary to advance in their career while creating a network of chefs from the region and multi-unit foodservice operations.

Being a member of the QCP will truly benefit your culinary career, offering you access to resources, connections, and opportunities that will help you excel in the culinary industry.

Our Members (2025-2026)

Celebrating the culinary talent and dedication of our professional members joining us for the 2025-2026 session.

Chef Michel Ludwig-Jeschke

Michel Ludwig-Jeschke

Executive Chef

Active Member 2025-2026

Chef Dimuthu

Chef Dimuthu

Active Member 2025-2026

Chef Rasanga Samarasekara

Rasanga Samarasekara

Sous Chef

Active Member 2025-2026

Board Members 2025

Chef Ali Gharib

Ali Gharib

Executive Chef

Chef Frederic Bastin

Frederic Bastin

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Ian Rudge

Ian Rudge

Culinary Director

Chef Mahmoud Alsaghbini

Mahmoud Alsaghbini

Executive Chef

Chef Michael Schafer Haiko

Michael Schafer Haiko

Head of Culinary Operation

Chef Mohammed Tarhini

Mohammed Tarhini

Executive Chef

Chef Nicolas Postole

Nicolas Postole

Corporate Executive Chef

Chef Olivier Desenclos

Olivier Desenclos

Executive Chef

Chef Vikram Naik Mitrananda

Vikram Naik Mitrananda

Executive Chef, Culinary Lead-Quality Assurance

Member Gallery 2024

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Member Gallery 2023

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Member Gallery 2022

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Member Gallery 2021

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Member Gallery 2020

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Member Gallery 2019

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Member Gallery 2018

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Member Gallery 2017

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Member Gallery 2016

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Member Gallery 2015

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Member Gallery 2014

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Member Gallery 2013

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Member Gallery 2012

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Member Gallery 2011

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Member Gallery 2010

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Member Gallery 2009

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Member Gallery 2008

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Member Gallery 2007

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Member Gallery 2006

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