Lee Kum Kee gives support to the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner
Event brought together 2,300 chefs and guests to raise funds for the needy and promote Chinese culinary culture exchanges From 14 to 16 April 2025, the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner was held at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Laiwu, Jinan, marking the first-ever hosting of the event in mainland China. Over 1,000 master chefs from around the world gathered at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Jinan. With over 2,300 distinguished chefs attending from around the world – including overseas Chinese chefs, master chefs, celebrities and Michelin-starred chefs – the dinner not only set a new participation record, but raised over RMB10 million to be donated to the Jinan Charity Federation and Shanghai Charity Foundation to support public welfare development. Since its inception in 2014, the International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner has been held in locations such as Taipei, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Hong Kong. As well as showcasing mainland China’s thriving foodservice industry, the 8th edition in Jinan promoted Chinese culinary skills globally by facilitating international cultural exchanges and culinary innovation. A longtime supporter of this event, this year Lee Kum Kee acted as a strategic partner, demonstrating its leading status in the global food industry. The gala dinner was a resounding success, with Yang Li, Vice Mayor of Jinan; Ip Sio Man, President of the International Master Chef Charity Association; Yang Liu, President of the China Cuisine Association; Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce; and Ross Tang, General Manager – Marketing of Lee Kum Kee Sauce in China being among the notable figures attending. Yang Liu remarked, “This is not only a gathering of the world’s master chefs but also an international event celebrating ‘Chinese Flavours and Love’ […]