San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Competition is one of the high-profile pinnacle competitions in the industry. Since its official launch in 2015 on a global scale, this competition has not only witnessed the rise and transformation of a generation of young chefs, but has also opened a new door for them to advance in their careers. By participating in the competition, young chefs can not only showcase their culinary talents, but also leave a mark in their careers. At the same time, the San Pellegrino World Young Chef Competition brings together the top forces in the catering and gastronomy industry, with the participation of top celebrity chefs, senior mentors and senior experts in different fields in the industry. It is committed to cultivating and supporting the growth of young chefs and providing The prosperity and development of the global catering industry has injected new vitality. The
competition focuses on outstanding young chefs under the age of 30 who control the future of food, opening the door to outstanding young chefs from more than 70 countries and regions, ensuring that race, gender, geography or any external factors will not limit talent development. The
competition is divided into four stages: submission of application form, announcement of regional finalists, regional finals in fifteen regions around the world, and the final global finals.
1. The first stage: Submit the application form
From February 21, 2024 to June 19, 2024, young chefs under the age of 30 have the opportunity to register for the competition. Submit the registration form, personal resume, "signature dish" recipe and Photos etc.
2. Second stage: Regional finalists announced
From June 19, 2024 to July 22, 2024, a judging panel composed of independent members of alma (Italian Culinary Arts School) will determine a finalist for each of the 15 participating regions. A shortlist of 10-15 young chefs will be prepared. The mainland China division is ranked 10th.
3. The third stage: Regional finals in fifteen competition areas around the world
From September 9, 2024 to January 31, 2025, the young chefs selected for each regional final will gather in each competition area to cook their own "signature dishes" and A panel of judges composed of well-known local celebrity chefs will judge and select the only regional finals champion to win the regional finals title.
4. The fourth stage: Global Finals
In November 2025, the 15 regional finals champions will gather in Milan to participate in the global finals of the San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Competition to compete for the 2024-25 San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Awards Global Championship title. In the finals, they will present their signature dishes from the regional finals and be judged by an international jury composed of well-known celebrity chefs.
Currently, registration for the 2024-2025 San Pellegrino World Young Chef Competition in mainland China is in full swing, and registration will close on June 19. For all young chefs who love cooking and pursue excellence, this is an important opportunity to showcase their talents, challenge themselves and realize their dreams. So all talented and aspiring young people, hurry up and sign up to compete! How to register for the
competition:
Method 1 Follow the official public account to register:
Directly copy sanpellegrinochina and search in the WeChat search box. You can follow the official account of [San Pellegrino spellegrino] and leave a message in the background of the public account to get more registration information.
Method 2: Go to the official website to register for the competition:
Click the link to register:
http://sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/the-competition/application-form
Applicants submit online the registration form, resume, and "signature dish" recipes according to the online application process. and photos and other information.
For the upcoming 2024 San Pellegrino Young Chef Competition in mainland China, San Pellegrino has invited five authoritative celebrity chefs with a high reputation in the industry to help out and form an independent judging panel. With many years of practical experience and high reputation in the industry, we encourage rising stars to explore themselves, spread their inspiration, and showcase the unlimited creativity and cooking skills of today's young chefs.
(2024 San Pellegrino World Young Chef Competition Mainland China Jury)
Michelin three-star chef Stefan Stiller, taian table Tai'anmen Shanghai (Michelin three-star), Guangzhou, stiller restaurant Shanghai, Guangzhou founding chef and general manager, owned restaurants Has 6 Michelin stars.Stefan, who has worked in the catering industry for more than 40 years, has great talent and talent in European cuisine. He once founded his own restaurant and cooking school of the same name, and has a profound influence on the Chinese catering industry, especially the Western food industry. In his view, young chefs should not only have knowledge and love for ingredients, but also possess other qualities such as creativity, talent, and operational skills. Stefan’s professional insights and rich experience will provide many useful guidance and suggestions to the players.
Jacqueline qiu, Director of Catering Operations for Greater China and Mongolia of Hilton Hotel Group, is also a judge and mentor of the finals of the China Mainland Division of the San Pellegrino World Young Chef Competition from 2016 to the present. Qiu Qiong, who has been deeply involved in the kitchen industry for many years, has profound knowledge and experience in dish design and creativity, kitchen management, and training and support of young chefs. Her personal guidance will give new inspiration to young chefs and allow them to discuss and exchange ideas. progress and grow.
With two Michelin stars and No.40 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants - One Zero Two Restaurant's executive chef Xu Jingye inherits traditional Cantonese cuisine while integrating it with the unique Lingnan culture. He is good at understanding the cooking of the four seasons and interpreting modern connotations. , presenting banquet delicacies that blend the beauty of time. His unique food insights and concepts will bring unique suggestions and guidance to the contestants.
Tan Qiwen dealille tam, one of the double chefs of Obscura restaurant. Tan Qiwen is the first female Michelin star chef in mainland China and the winner of the "Asia's Best Female Chef Award" in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. From Michelin restaurant Bo Shanghai to Obscura, from molecular gastronomy to "New Chinese style", Tan Qiwen is good at using Chinese and Western cooking techniques and concepts to deconstruct and reinterpret Chinese flavors. Full of ideas and ambitions, Tan Qiwen will use her creativity and experience to lead young new catering forces to explore the boundaries of taste innovation.
A restaurant with one Michelin star and two Black Pearl diamonds - meet Wu Rong, the manager of Fujian cuisine on the Bund. As the only Fujian star chef to be awarded the "Michelin Star", Wu Rong demonstrates the style of Fujian's mountains and rivers with authentic Fujian cuisine. He is simple when it is simple and sophisticated when it is necessary, bringing Fujian cuisine to the international stage. The use of local ingredients is an eternal principle in the San Pellegrino Young Chef Competition. He will bring his experience and concepts of food creation to young chefs with his understanding of ingredients and cooking.
These five authoritative celebrity chefs will use "cooking technology, food innovation, and ingredient concepts" as the three golden criteria to strictly evaluate the contestants' works from all aspects and angles, aiming to select young people with outstanding performance. The chef represents China at the 2025 San Pellegrino Young Chef Competition Global Finals in Milan to compete for the global championship title.
Selection criteria for the China Mainland Division of the 2024-25 San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Competition:
1. Cooking skills: Technical skills and abilities must be possessed at all stages of processing the selected ingredients.
(1) Ingredient selection: based on criteria such as freshness, seasonality, quality and uniqueness.
(2) Food processing: Food materials will be processed from the perspective of food cycle, and the senses of the food materials will be preserved, and the food materials will be used as much as possible.
(3) Cooking technology: The skillful application of cooking technology improves the sensory quality of ingredients.
(4) Recipe: Whether the composition of the selected ingredients is harmonious and balanced, and can better enhance the taste experience.
2. Food innovation: the ability to integrate self-cooking philosophy in "signature dish" recipes. Define your experience, knowledge and expertise in a unique and innovative way, explore emerging personal and contemporary styles with an innovative perspective, maintaining a perfect balance between taste and appearance.
3. Food concept: Ability to clearly convey one’s vision for the world and food. The clear message conveyed through the preparation of "signature dishes" is an expression of the beliefs, vision, experience and technical skills on which young chefs create their own identities and values in cooking.
During the competition, contestants will have the opportunity to win the global championship of the San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Award and three other awards. These awards are designed to recognize young chefs who bring positive changes to society through food.The awards are as follows:
· San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy Award Champion in Mainland China: The young chef who wins this title must demonstrate unparalleled technical ability and unique creativity, demonstrate a strong personal belief in gastronomy, and have the ability to be proactive Promote change in the food industry.
· San Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award: Voted by the sustainable restaurant association. The association is responsible for managing the sustainable development project of the catering industry "food made good" and is an international community for the sustainable development of the catering industry. The dishes that win this award need to interpret the purpose of "food that practices social responsibility is real food" and are evaluated from multiple aspects such as food sources, social responsibility and resource utilization.
· Food Culture Integration Award: This award is voted for by the mentors. The dishes winning this award must fully reflect the integration of diverse food cultures, highlight traditional cooking practices and personal modern visions, and establish connections between the past and the future. A unique perspective on the art of food.
·fdl Food Craftsmanship Award: This award is selected by votes from food lovers in the online community of fine dining lovers, an electronic food magazine. The winners convey their personal beliefs, ingenuity and unique cooking concepts through the participating dishes.
About World of San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy
Good food can also promote positive social development, thereby shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. But to do this, talented and capable young chefs need to join. This is the original intention of establishing the San Pellegrino World Young Chef Academy, to become a platform to discover, support and cultivate a new generation of young culinary talents. Through training, Guidance and experience, as well as participation in global competitions, provide opportunities for young chefs to exercise and improve their abilities.
Academy opens its doors to students from more than 70 different countries and regions, ensuring that talent is not limited by geography, race or gender. Here, passionate young chefs interact, communicate and learn from influential masters in the global food industry, working together to create an inspiring and motivating food cooking community.
San Pellegrino Group is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Its series of products are sold to more than 150 countries and regions around the world through branches and dealers on five continents. They not only represent the excellent quality of its products, but also interpret Italian joy, health and happiness for consumers around the world. Way. Founded in 1899, the San Pellegrino Group has become an Italian producer of premium beverages with a wide range of products including a range of mineral waters, non-alcoholic beverages and juice drinks.
San Pellegrino aerated natural mineral water began in 1899. The water source is located in San Pellegrino Spring (san pellegrino terme) in the Italian Alps. The water quality is taken from about 1,300 meters below the aquifer. The water has been naturally filtered through dolomite for about 30 years and contains natural minerals such as calcium, magnesium and strontium (sr) ions. The unique mineral aroma and fine and dense bubbles cleverly retain and enhance the original flavor of food, thereby enhancing the taste bud experience. For more than 120 years, San Pellegrino has been a symbol of the Italian lifestyle. It has become a world-renowned dining companion because of its world-renowned quality, Italian elegance and unique taste.
San Pellegrino adheres to the important concept of sustainable development, not only by cultivating new forces in the industry, but also making solid efforts for sustainable development. For more than 120 years, San Pellegrino has adhered to strict high standards and pure taste. Since 2020, the San Pellegrino plant in San Pellegrino Springs (near Bergamo, Italy) has been an Alliance for Water Stewardship (aws) certified site (more information about this can be found at a4ws.org/certification). While focusing on the sustainable development of limited resources, we uphold our commitment to environmental protection, bring refreshment and richness to our taste buds, explore food and a better life, and are committed to providing high-quality products to global consumers with a responsible attitude and full heart. Passionate about ensuring a sustainable future for our planet’s precious resources.
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