Meet Chef Waqas Saeed Bukhari– PCC Ambassador & Culinary Leader

Chef Waqas, a senior culinary professional and esteemed Ambassador of the Pakistan Chefs Club (PCC), is a versatile and highly accomplished chef with over 15 years of experience in the culinary world. As a celebrity chef, certified instructor, culinary judge, and internationally certified professional, he has earned immense respect across Pakistan’s hospitality and culinary industry.

Chef Waqas is celebrated for his expert knowledge of global cuisines, historical culinary techniques, and exceptional plating skills—which have been refined over years of hands-on experience and academic training. He has successfully managed high-performance kitchens, mentored aspiring chefs, and developed innovative menus that merge tradition with modern trends.

Holding prestigious culinary qualifications from PITHM (Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management), Skills Valley, POTHM (Professional Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management), Hilal-e-Ahmer, and City & Guilds (UK), Chef Waqas exemplifies professionalism, creativity, and global culinary insight. His mastery of menu planning, kitchen management, cost control, and food safety protocols makes him an ideal figure for both leadership and mentorship roles in the culinary field.

He has also served as a culinary instructor and guest speaker, inspiring countless students with his structured training methods and real-world expertise. Whether he is judging a competition, conducting training sessions, or representing Pakistan on culinary platforms, Chef Waqas brings unmatched excellence, discipline, and innovation.

As a PCC Ambassador, Chef Waqas represents the very values PCC stands for—passion, professionalism, mentorship, and the promotion of Pakistan’s culinary talent on national and international stages.