The day was initiated by the late chef, Dr Bill Gallagher, in 2004. It is commemorated to acknowledge the efforts of chefs around the world.

In 2004, chef Dr Billy Gallagher created International Chefs Day. Since then it has been celebrated on October 20 every year.

International Chefs Day is commemorated to express our gratitude to chefs.

International Chefs Day is commemorated to express our gratitude to chefs.

Their hard work and efforts into preparing the perfect meal are acknowledged.

Their hard work and efforts into preparing the perfect meal are acknowledged.

It is also a day to acknowledge the chefs within each one of us. Whether it is cooking for ourselves or preparing a meal for the entire family, we have all been little chefs at one time or the other.

On International Chefs Day, each one of us is allowed to experiment a little in the kitchen.

On International Chefs Day, each one of us is allowed to experiment a little in the kitchen. 

The day also asks us to include healthy diet habits in our routines. Healthy food does not have to be bland.

The day also asks us to include healthy diet habits in our routines. Healthy food does not have to be bland.

International Chef Day asks us to find ways to put health and taste together.

International Chef Day asks us to find ways to put health and taste together.