Makkah has launched a unique catering competition designed to improve the quality of food services provided to pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah.
The initiative highlights efforts to raise hospitality standards while showcasing the talents of local and international chefs in creating innovative meals that reflect the cultural and culinary diversity of visitors to the holy sites.
The competition blends professional creativity with a humanitarian purpose, offering participants the chance to demonstrate their skills in preparing healthy and varied dishes that meet the needs of pilgrims from around the world.
It also serves as a platform for exchanging expertise among food service professionals and exploring new opportunities for developing this vital sector.
Organizers emphasized that the contest will contribute to elevating hospitality services and reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to providing pilgrims and Umrah visitors with the best possible experience.
This aligns with the objectives of Vision 2030, which aims to enhance quality of life and develop the Hajj and Umrah sector.
The event also seeks to support national talent in the culinary field, encourage innovation in meal preparation, and strengthen collaboration among institutions involved in catering services—ultimately ensuring that the pilgrimage experience is more comfortable, memorable, and enriching.
