Casting

Are You the Next Golden Chef?

Forty-eight contestants enter carrying one dream — to prove themselves in front of the judges and the audience, and to reach the Golden Chef title. Your place among them starts here.

What Awaits

What Awaits You?

Escalating professional challenges
An expert judging panel
Guests and celebrities
The Golden Chef title

Readiness

What Do You Need to Prove?

Reaching the title takes more than cooking skill — a contestant has to prove they can:

Delivering a complete dish
Managing time
Handling surprises
Working under pressure
Maintaining cleanliness and organization
Presenting with confidence before the judges
Working as part of a team
Engaging with the public on location
Thinking like a restaurant owner

Application

The Application Form

Full name (three parts) *

Date of birth *

Nationality *

Iraqi Other

If you are not Iraqi, what is your nationality?

If you are not Iraqi, do you hold a valid residency permit?

Yes No

Gender *

Governorate *

Mobile number *

What is your cooking level? *

Professional chef Chef working in a restaurant Home cook Student or trainee Food business owner

Years of experience *

Less than a year 1–5 years 5–10 years More than 10 years

Do you currently work at a restaurant or food business? *

Yes No

If yes, name the employer and how long you have worked there

What is your kitchen speciality? *

Have you taken part in cooking programmes before?

Why do you want to take part in The Golden Chef? *

Social media profile link *

Upload a photo of the best dish you have made *

Declaration and undertaking * I declare that all the information provided in this form is true and complete I consent to my photos, videos and submitted materials being used to evaluate, market and promote The Golden Chef I undertake to abide by the programme's rules and instructions if I am accepted to take part

The show's team will review your application, and we'll be in touch if you're selected for the next stage.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Applications are open to talent aged 16 to 70, amateur and professional alike — what matters is your passion for cooking and your ability to compete.

Is applying free?

Yes, applying through the form is completely free.

Where does filming take place?

In a professional 2,500 m² studio built specifically for the show, plus 3 on-location episodes filmed in real-world settings.

When does the show premiere?

The premiere date will be announced soon — follow our pages and the News section.

How are contestants selected?

Applications are reviewed by the show's team, skills are assessed against the judging panel's nine criteria, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.