Chinese culinary Olympics to be held here this weekend

The World Championship of Chinese Cuisine, viewed as the world's most prestigious Chinese culinary competition, will be held at the Singapore Expo from Friday to Sunday.

Known as the Olympics of Chinese cuisine, the three-day competition, which is held once every four years, is now into its seventh edition.

A total of 53 teams, comprising 212 chefs from Europe to Asia, will battle it out for top honours at the hotly contested event.

The event is jointly organised by China-based non-profit organisation, the World Association of Chinese Cuisine, and the Restaurant Association of Singapore.