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THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ANNUAL F&B EVENT

 

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THE MOST CAREER-DEFINING COMPETITION FOR UPCOMING CULINARY TALENTS

Where youthful zeal transforms into gastronomic artistry, the YouthX Young Chef Challenge will witness the rise of a generation that is rewriting the future flavours of our world.

Witness international young chefs come together at the long-awaited international finals of the YouthX Young Chef Challenge for an opportunity to showcase their skills and build upon the reputation of the leading international hotel and restaurant brands. Watch the 6 best hotel teams championing sustainability from Kenya, US, Saudi Arabia, and UAE compete for a chance to be rewarded with a career-changing experience.

REGISTER TO VISIT      FIND YOUR WAY

BEHOLD A CULINARY COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER

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THE COMPETITION

The International Finalists are required to prepare a 3-course menu in 60 minutes using a selection of sustainable ingredients.

THEMES

Teams will be judged on their incorporation of ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Zero Waste’ themes into their menus.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Teams will be judged on their vision and Industry acumen, menu engineering using themes, and presentation and taste.

MEET OUR INTERNATIONAL FINALISTS

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BEYOND THE CHALLENGE, THE WINNERS GET TO CONQUER THE CULINARY WORLD

 

WITNESS THE MOST CAREER-DEFINING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG CULINARY TALENTS

Only one of the six hotel teams will emerge as the victor, securing this transformative career-changing experience.

 

 

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG CHEFS

Winning team will win a one-week internship at ARPEGE in Paris, France.

 

 

AN INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT BY 3 MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF ALAIN PASSARD

The team will have the opportunity to undergo a one-week internship at this prestigious restaurant, collaborating closely with the chef and their team to learn advanced culinary techniques and insider expertise.

 

 

COME WATCH THEM COMPETE HEAD TO HEAD ONLY AT TOP TABLE GULFOOD

Witness young talents of 6 hotel teams compete for the ultimate life-changing prize – on 22nd February 2024.

 

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