In 2025, the Annual Culinary Awards (ACA) returned to Lahore for its highly anticipated Chapter 7, hosted at the elegant Pearl Continental Lahore.
Lahore, 11 December 2025. The Annual Culinary Awards Lahore 2025 was celebrated with unparalleled grandeur at the prestigious Pearl Continental Lahore, bringing together over 600 distinguished guests from across Pakistan’s culinary, hospitality, and food entrepreneurship landscape. The evening was a magnificent celebration of excellence, innovation, and progress within the country’s dynamic food industry, reflecting both the creativity and the evolving standards that define modern Pakistani cuisine.
The ceremony was proudly supported by leading industry partners, including Shan Foods, Unilever Food Solutions, Shangrila, Youngs, Flora, and Adams, whose involvement reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the recognition and growth of Pakistan’s culinary ecosystem. Their partnership highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in elevating industry standards and nurturing talent, ensuring that Pakistan’s chefs, creators, and food entrepreneurs receive the visibility and acknowledgment they deserve.
The evening commenced with a powerful inaugural address by Usama Ahmed, CEO of MasterClass Pakistan, who reflected on the remarkable journey of the Annual Culinary Awards and its return to Lahore following the successful 2022 edition. He highlighted the significant progress the industry has witnessed over the past two years, emphasizing how ACA continues to spotlight emerging talent, inspire innovation, and strengthen industry collaboration nationwide. His words resonated deeply with attendees, setting the tone for a night of celebration, recognition, and shared pride in Pakistan’s culinary achievements.
Adding further prestige to the occasion, Mr. Bastien Blanc, CEO of Hashoo Group, took the stage to share insights on the rapidly evolving food and hospitality sector. He emphasized the importance of platforms like ACA in elevating industry standards, celebrating creativity, and honoring those who drive meaningful change. His address underscored the growing significance of such initiatives in positioning Pakistan as a hub of culinary talent and innovation on a national and international level.
As the evening concluded, one message resonated throughout the hall — Pakistan’s culinary community is stronger, more innovative, and more united than ever. The Annual Culinary Awards Lahore 2025 was more than just an event; it was a grand celebration of talent, dedication, and progress, highlighting the growing significance of Pakistan’s food industry on a national and global stage.
The Annual Culinary Awards (ACA) 2025 is not just an event, it is a celebration. A platform to honour Pakistan’s culinary excellence, showcase innovation, and inspire a future rooted in creativity, tradition, and flavor.
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