Pakistani chef competes at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, sharing culinary traditions

Pakistan's cooking competitor Mohid Mehboob is representing the country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, marking Pakistan's first-ever participation in the event's culinary category, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.

WorldSkills is described as the world's largest and most influential vocational skills competition, bringing together young professionals from across trades and disciplines to compete and showcase their expertise on an international stage.

Showcasing more than culinary skill

According to the report, Mehboob is using the competition as an opportunity to share the flavors and traditions of Pakistan with an international audience, alongside demonstrating his technical cooking abilities against competitors from other countries.

Pakistan's decision to enter a competitor in the cooking category for the first time reflects a broader effort to expand the country's presence in international vocational and skills competitions, which cover trades ranging from culinary arts to technical and industrial skills.

Further details on Mehboob's specific results or ranking at the competition were not available at the time of this report.

The WorldSkills Competition is held every two years and draws participants and delegations from dozens of countries competing across a wide range of skill categories.