Unveiled on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cotonou by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, the ambitious « Les Nouveaux Chefs » project is poised to propel Béninese gastronomy onto the global stage. This collaborative initiative aims to transform culinary arts into a powerful engine for tourism development and economic structuring, offering vital opportunities for youth across the nation’s 12 departments. It achieves this by combining elite training, the promotion of local heritage, and professional integration.

a strategic alliance to showcase Bénin’s culinary heritage

The official launch press conference for the « Les Nouveaux Chefs » project took place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cotonou, drawing journalists, hospitality sector professionals, and institutional representatives. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Béninese Agency for Tourism Development (Bénin Tourisme), the European Chamber of Commerce in Bénin (EuroCham), and the Luxembourg Agency for Development Cooperation (LuxDev), signifies a pivotal moment in promoting Bénin as a premier destination.

The project’s clear objective is to cultivate a new generation of culinary talents capable of reinventing and elevating Bénin’s rich gastronomic offerings. In an era where