Young Chefs Grand Prix
The Next Generation of Culinary Stars
The Young Chefs Grand Prix makes its debut at FHA 2026. Specially designed for aspiring culinary talent aged 25 and below, this competition extends beyond traditional cooking skills to challenge participants’ creativity and adaptability under authentic food service conditions.
This innovative, multi-segment format features an exciting ingredient sourcing relay race where teams gather supplies directly from the exhibition halls, followed by a dynamic live cook-off. The competition represents a prestigious collaboration between FHA, the Singapore Chefs Association, and the Singapore Junior Chefs Club. This competition is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs).
Competition Dates
The Young Chefs Grand Prix will be held from 21-24 April 2026 at Singapore Expo.
Admission & Eligibility
The Young Chefs Grand Prix welcomes participants aged 16-25 (as of 1 April 2026) from both Singapore and international locations. To ensure global representation, the first team from each country will receive registration priority, with a maximum of six teams per country.
For the Team Challenge, each team must consist of three [03] young chefs and one [01] team manager. One chef will be designated as the Team Leader. Participating chefs must be either currently employed in a food and beverage establishment, a recent culinary graduate (within one [01] year with at least six [06] months of verified industry experience), or a current culinary student enrolled in a recognised culinary education programme. Team managers can only advise during menu planning and are not permitted to cook during the competition.
Registration
Registration Fees
| Competition Segment | Categories / Competition Stages | Early Bird Fee Valid till 15 January 2026 (SGD) | Standard Registration Fee (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Challenge | Preliminary Rounds & Finals | 200 | 250 |
| Skills & Innovation Challenge | Mentor-Mentee Challenge | 150 | 200 |
| Young Chefs Pasta Challenge | 100 | 150 | |
| Golden Poultry Challenge | 100 | 150 |
*To ensure global representation, the first team from each country will receive registration priority, with a maximum of six teams per country.
Competition Overview
The Young Chefs Grand Prix comprises two main components: a Team Challenge and a Skills & Innovation Challenge, each designed to test different culinary competencies.
| Categories / Competition Stages | Date | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Rounds | 21-23 April 2026 | Team | Team must source ingredients and execute a three-course menu (appetiser, main, dessert) within a time limit. |
| Finals | 24 April 2026 | Team | The top 8 teams from the preliminary rounds will create their three-course menu with a mystery basket. |
| Categories / Competition Stages | Date | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class YC 1: The Generational Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Mentor-Mentee Team | A senior chef and a young chef will work together to prepare a classic dish and its modern interpretation within 90 minutes. |
| Class YC 2: Young Chefs Pasta Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Individual | Young chefs will create stuffed pasta dishes to demonstrate their technical and creative skills within 60 minutes. |
| Class YC 3: Golden Poultry Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Individual | Young chefs will showcase their butchery skills by preparing a refined main course from a chicken within 80 minutes. |
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For enquiries, please contact the Organiser at [email protected].
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Young Chefs Grand Prix
The Next Generation of Culinary Stars
The Young Chefs Grand Prix makes its debut at FHA 2026. Specially designed for aspiring culinary talent aged 25 and below, this competition extends beyond traditional cooking skills to challenge participants’ creativity and adaptability under authentic food service conditions.
This innovative, multi-segment format features an exciting ingredient sourcing relay race where teams gather supplies directly from the exhibition halls, followed by a dynamic live cook-off. The competition represents a prestigious collaboration between FHA, the Singapore Chefs Association, and the Singapore Junior Chefs Club. This competition is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs).
Competition Dates
The Young Chefs Grand Prix will be held from 21-24 April 2026 at Singapore Expo.
Admission & Eligibility
The Young Chefs Grand Prix welcomes participants aged 16-25 (as of 1 April 2026) from both Singapore and international locations. To ensure global representation, the first team from each country will receive registration priority, with a maximum of six teams per country.
For the Team Challenge, each team must consist of three [03] young chefs and one [01] team manager. One chef will be designated as the Team Leader. Participating chefs must be either currently employed in a food and beverage establishment, a recent culinary graduate (within one [01] year with at least six [06] months of verified industry experience), or a current culinary student enrolled in a recognised culinary education programme. Team managers can only advise during menu planning and are not permitted to cook during the competition.
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Registration Fees
| Competition Segment | Categories / Competition Stages | Early Bird Fee Valid till 15 January 2026 (SGD) | Standard Registration Fee (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Challenge | Preliminary Rounds & Finals | 200 | 250 |
| Skills & Innovation Challenge | Mentor-Mentee Challenge | 150 | 200 |
| Young Chefs Pasta Challenge | 100 | 150 | |
| Golden Poultry Challenge | 100 | 150 |
*To ensure global representation, the first team from each country will receive registration priority, with a maximum of six teams per country.
Competition Overview
The Young Chefs Grand Prix comprises two main components: a Team Challenge and a Skills & Innovation Challenge, each designed to test different culinary competencies.
| Categories / Competition Stages | Date | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Rounds | 21-23 April 2026 | Team | Team must source ingredients and execute a three-course menu (appetiser, main, dessert) within a time limit. |
| Finals | 24 April 2026 | Team | The top 8 teams from the preliminary rounds will create their three-course menu with a mystery basket. |
| Categories / Competition Stages | Date | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class YC 1: The Generational Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Mentor-Mentee Team | A senior chef and a young chef will work together to prepare a classic dish and its modern interpretation within 90 minutes. |
| Class YC 2: Young Chefs Pasta Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Individual | Young chefs will create stuffed pasta dishes to demonstrate their technical and creative skills within 60 minutes. |
| Class YC 3: Golden Poultry Challenge | 21-23 April 2026 | Individual | Young chefs will showcase their butchery skills by preparing a refined main course from a chicken within 80 minutes. |
Media Gallery
For enquiries, please contact the Organiser at [email protected].
Competition Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Supporting Organisations
Endorsed By