FHA Bakery Challenge

Where Master Bakers Rise to the Occasion

The FHA Bakery Challenge celebrates and promotes excellence in artisanal baking while nurturing innovative talent across the region. This dynamic competition creates valuable networking opportunities and facilitates knowledge sharing among industry professionals.

Launched at FHA-HoReCa 2024 and returning at FHA 2026, the FHA Bakery Challenge will run alongside the Asian Pastry Cup and FHA Dessert Challenge. This event is organised in collaboration with the Singapore Pastry Alliance, an esteemed member organisation of the Singapore Chefs’ Association, and endorsed by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs).

The FHA Bakery Challenge will be held from 21-22 April 2026 at Hall 4, Singapore Expo. An awards ceremony for the FHA Bakery Challenge will be held on 22 April 2026 at the Main Stage at Hall 8.

Admission to participate in the FHA Bakery Challenge will be granted to a maximum of 10 teams from Asia and beyond. Each team will represent their respective nation or region.

The FHA Bakery Challenge will welcome 10 teams from different Asian nations or territories.

Teams officially representing nations where a formal national selection process has taken place will receive priority consideration, provided all enrolment procedures are properly completed.

The first 10 teams to submit applications and receive official confirmation from the Organiser will secure their place in the competition.

The event welcomes applications from teams representing Asian countries and regions, including but not limited to:

Australia | Azerbaijan | Cambodia | China | Hong Kong SAR | India | Indonesia | Japan | Macau SAR | Malaysia | Maldives | Philippines | Singapore | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Thailand | United Arab Emirates | Vietnam

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Meet the Judges & Teams

FHA Bakery_Jean-Francois Arnaud
Jean-François Arnaud (MOF)
Master Baker Chief Judge
France
Kenny Kong
Chief Judge, Chairman of Pastry Jury
Singapore / Hong Kong SAR
Gary Lim
Assistant Chief Judge
Singapore
Eric Kim
Worldchefs Tasting Judge
South Korea
FHA Bakery_Louie Ye
Louie Ye
Worldchefs Tasting Judge
China
Cassian Tan
Kitchen Manager
Singapore
Hoi Kuok I
Service Manager
Singapore
Roger Fok
Kitchen Manager / Hygiene Judge
Hong Kong SAR
FHA Bakery_Jimmy Kea
Jimmy Kea
Kitchen Manager
Singapore
Steven Ong
Kitchen Manager
Singapore

China

Guangzhou Pastry Alliance
FHA Bakery_China

Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong Chefs Association
FHA Bakery_Hong Kong SAR China

Indonesia

Indonesian Pastry Bakery Society
FHA Bakery_Indonesia

Maldives

Maldives Chefs Guild
FHA Bakery_Maldives

Philippines

Pastry Alliance of the Philippines
FHA Bakery_Philippines

Singapore

Singapore Pastry Alliance
FHA Bakery_Singapore

South Korea

Korea Chefs Association
FHA Bakery_South Korea

Taiwan

Taiwan Chefs Association
FHA Bakery_Taiwan

Vietnam

Vietnam Pastry Alliance

China

FHA Bakery_China

Indonesia

FHA Bakery_Indonesia

Philippines

FHA Bakery_Philippines

South Korea

FHA Bakery_South Korea

United Arab Emirates

Hong Kong SAR

Maldives

FHA Bakery_Maldives

Singapore

Taiwan

FHA Bakery_Taiwan

Vietnam

Distinguished Judging Panel
Kenny Kong
Chief Judge, Chairman of Pastry Jury
Singapore | Hong Kong SAR
Gary Lim
Assistant Chief Judge
Singapore
Eric Kim
Tasting Judge
South Korea
FHA Bakery_Jean-Francois Arnaud
Jean-François Arnaud (MOF)
Chief Judge, France
FHA Bakery_Louie Ye
Louie Ye
Tasting Judge
China
Cassian Tan
Kitchen Manager
Singapore
Hoi Kuok I
Service Manager
Singapore
Steven Ong
Kitchen Manager
Singapore
Registration Closed

To participate in the FHA Bakery Challenge, teams must complete the registration process as outlined below:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of SGD 500 is required per team.
  • The registration fee will not be refunded if the competition is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control, or if an application is withdrawn by a competing team.

 

For all participation enquiries and further information about the competition, please contact the Organiser via email at [email protected].

The submission of a registration form signifies a team’s full acceptance of all rules and regulations for the FHA Bakery Challenge 2026.

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For enquiries, please contact the Organiser at [email protected].

Competition Sponsors

Gold

Official Dairy Sponsor
Official Yeast & Baking Ingredients Sponsor

Silver

Official Uniforms Sponsor
Official Oven & Chiller Sponsor

Supporting Organisations

Endorsed By

Competition Sponsors

Gold

Official Dairy Sponsor
Official Yeast & Baking Ingredients Sponsor

Silver

Official Uniforms Sponsor
Official Oven & Chiller Sponsor

Supporting Organisations

Endorsed By