Zimbabwe is competing on the global culinary stage at the Young Chefs Olympiad (YCO) 2026 in India, with Tadiwanashe Taruvinga, a 21‑year‑old second‑year junior chef from SAHTC — The Hospitality School (Harare), representing the country in a field of 50 nations. The Olympiad, described as the “Culinary Olympics,” runs across major Indian cities and culminates with a grand finale in Kolkata.
