EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARDS
Celebrating Food Heritage While
Creating Tomorrow’s Cuisine
European Young Chef Awards 2025
Young Chef Finalists 2025
What is the European Young Chef Award
An annual competition by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Tourism (IGCAT), aiming to strengthen links between European regions through young professional chefs while promoting culinary innovation and sustainability using traditional cuisine and local produce.
2024 Competition & Gala Highlights
The 2024 edition of the European Young Chef Award took place in Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, from 27 to 30 November 2024. This edition brought together talented young chefs from across Europe to celebrate creativity, sustainability, and regional food heritage through innovative reinterpretations of traditional dishes.
Organised by IGCAT and hosted by:
News & Updates
Chef Xavier Pellicer from Spain joins as Chair of the Jury for the European Young Chef Award 2025
Executive Chef and pioneer of vegetable-led fine dining, Xavier Pellicer, will serve as Chair of the Jury for the 9th European Young Chef Award, taking
Chef Evi Chioti from Cyprus joins the Jury of the European Young Chef Award 2025
Executive Chef, Culinary Consultant, and Certified Judge at the International Taste Institute, Evi Chioti will join the jury of the 9th European Young Chef Award,
Chef Frida Jensen from Norway on the Jury of the European Young Chef Award 2025
Owner of Façon by Frida and renowned pastry chef, Frida Jensen will serve as a jury member for the 9th European Young Chef Award, taking