Pamela Sarkodee
Ghana’s culinary landscape will take centre stage on August 29 as the third DCS Culinary Expo brings together chefs, hospitality professionals, students, food entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to explore innovative ways of presenting Ghanaian cuisine through modern culinary techniques.
Organised by Dainess Chef School (DCS), the Expo will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), Accra, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It is free to enter the event grounds but to participate in the demo, it comes at a GH¢50 per demo or GH¢150 for all seven demos.
Register via link https://www.dainesschefschool.com/ticket to be able to participate and learn from the best chefs when it comes to the latest culinary skills. Also, for more information call 0550670769 and or 0205470456 or email info@dainesschefschool.com. Participants shall receive a certificate of participation.
With the theme “Culinary Innovations: A Ghanaian Perspective,” the event seeks to promote Ghanaian cuisine through technical excellence, creativity and innovation while showcasing the versatility of indigenous ingredients through contemporary culinary techniques inspired by global standards.
Principal of Dainess Chef School, Pamela Sarkodee, described the Expo as a melting pot of industry professionals brought together to share knowledge, exchange ideas and develop advanced technical skills in cooking and pastry.
Unlike previous editions, this year’s Expo will shift its focus from recipe demonstrations to practical culinary techniques that participants can apply across a wide range of dishes.
Participants will be introduced to advanced culinary methods including spherification, gelification, edible glass-making and oil extraction, techniques commonly used in modern gastronomy and fine dining.
Among the highlights will be demonstrations on creating caviar through spherification, producing edible glass for pastry applications, and harnessing the natural starch in plantain through gelification to create gel sheets for a refined presentation of gobɛ (beans and plantain).
Beyond the demonstrations, the Expo will also feature discussions on food tourism and sustainable food systems, highlighting the growing role of cuisine in promoting Ghana’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
A keynote presentation on ‘Promoting Sustainable Food Systems in Ghana’ will headline the programme, alongside discussions on culinary innovation, food tourism and the future of Ghanaian cuisine. Also, celebrity chef and content creator, Chef Abbys, will give a talk on her origin story, from content creation to food tourism.