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Applications Open for Chefs Under 30 to Enter the Global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
The global contest supports chefs under 30 with mentoring and regional finals in 15 areas, aiming to boost culinary careers and creativity through international exposure.
- On February 16, 2026, S.Pellegrino opened applications for the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, with entries accepted until June 9, 2026 via the official platform.
- The Competition seeks to discover and support the next generation of chefs by fostering creativity and helping young chefs under 30 develop their culinary voice.
- Applicants submit a signature dish evaluated on technical skill, creativity and personal belief, with shortlisted chefs advancing through 15 Regional Finals selected by ALMA and judged by a Grand Jury.
- This edition introduces a mentorship involving the 2024–25 Global Winner, with three collateral awards for social responsibility, heritage, and belief, and a three-week placement with mentors.
- The seventh year of the Competition is open worldwide from February 16 to June 9, 2026, leveraging Sanpellegrino's reach in over 150 countries and 120 years of history.
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Applications open for chefs under 30 to enter the global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
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The Search for the Next Generation of Culinary Talent Begins as the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Launches Its Seventh Edition
/PRNewswire/ -- S.Pellegrino announces the launch of the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition the global initiative designed to...
The Search for the Next Generation of Culinary Talent Begins as the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Launches Its Seventh Edition - PressReach
Applications open 16th February, inviting the world’s most talented chefs under 30 to apply MILAN, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S.Pellegrino announces the launch of the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition the global initiative designed to identify and support the most promising young chefs under 30. Open to applicants worldwide for four months, the Competition once again invites emerging culinary talent from across…
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The Search for the Next Generation of Culinary Talent Begins
The global culinary stage is once again opening its doors to the brightest young talent. The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition has officially launched its seventh edition, inviting chefs under the age of 30 from around the world to apply between 16 February and 9 June 2026. This prestigious initiative has become one of the most respected platforms for emerging chefs, offering not only the chance to compete internationally but also to g…
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