Participating in the European Young Chef Award 2022, where he was awarded 1st Prize, marked a defining moment in the career of Pau Sintes, representing Menorca European Region
Participating in the European Young Chef Award 2021 gave Espen Laumann, representing Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy 2022, a powerful kickstart to his culinary career. This inspired him to continue competing
Taking part in the European Young Chef Award 2021 in Braga, hosted by Minho Region 2016, was a defining experience for Frida Jensen, who represented Aarhus–Central Denmark, European Region of
Participating in the European Young Chef Award 2023 marked a key moment in Osvaldo Sejas Velasco’s professional journey. Representing Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025, he showcased a contemporary reinterpretation of Molls Gaudí,
Winning the European Young Chef Award 2019, representing the South Aegean region, marked a defining moment for Eirini Giorgoudiou. At just 24, her victory brought recognition, professional opportunities,
Ioannis Liapakis from Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026 was awarded European Young Chef for 2025 on 27 November. With the dish Erevinthos, Ioannis impressed
The European Young Chef Award 2025 finalists have joined previous honourees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors. With this commitment, they pledge to champion their regions’
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
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,
A representative of Estonia’s new generation of entrepreneurial chefs, Ken Trahv has founded three restaurants and five street food venues in just five years –