Academy Stories

Virgilio Martínez: Think Global but Act Local

The Peruvian chef talks local pride and cultural expression in gastronomy.

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Virgilio Martínez

New Sustainability Internships and Courses coming

Joint programs with Food for Soul will start in December.

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Food for Soul Internships

The Grand Finale: Celebrating Gastronomy and the Planet

Three days of education, networking and cultural exchange in Milan.

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SPYCA Grand Finale

Jo Barrett and Matt Stone

Is this the future of urban food?

Chefs Jo Barrett and Matt Stone take members inside a self-sustaining project.

Virgilio Martínez SPYCA

Virgilio Martínez: Think Global but Act Local

The Peruvian chef talks local pride and cultural expression in gastronomy.

Massimo Bottura Future of Gastronomy

Massimo Bottura on the Future of Gastronomy

The culinary maestro is planting seeds to feed people and the planet.

SPYCA Competition Winners

What it Means to Win the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

Previous winners Mark, Mitch and Yasuhiro share memories and experiences.

SPYCA community

Community is at the Heart of the Academy

Despite travel restrictions, young and senior chefs are building connections.

Celebrating Gastronomy and the Planet

S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Grand Finale: Celebrating Gastronomy and the Planet

Three days of education, networking and cultural exchange in Milan.

SPYCA Grand Jury

Bright Future for Global Gastronomy

The Grand Jury shares personal reflections and competition insights.

SPYCA Special Award Winners

Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Change

Special award winners seek to change the world, one plate at a time.

SPYCA Winner

Creative Sustainability Triumphs at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

The winner Jerome Ianmark Calayag wowed the Grand Jury with his Humble Vegetable...

New Sustainability Internships Food for Soul

New Sustainability Internships and Courses Coming

Joint programs with Food for Soul will start in December.

SPYCA Winner

Jerome Ianmark Calayag Wins the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award

Winners announced during a live-streamed Award Ceremony in Milan.

Grand Finale Event Schedule

Are You Ready for the Grand Finale?

Everything you need to know about this year’s event, including how to watch it.

Why Waste? By Massimo Bottura

Why Waste? Practical Tips for Young Chefs

Massimo Bottura and team on how to tackle food waste and boost creativity.

Food Meets Talent: Advice for Young Chefs

Clare Smyth, Mark Moriarty, Ana Roš and Micha Tsumura share life lessons.

Words of Wisdom

S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy mentors offer advice ahead of the Grand Finale.

Supply chain sustainability

How to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability

The latest Academy seminar focused on business impact beyond the plate.

Parabere_2021

Parabere Forum 2021: Lessons learnt during the pandemic

Community building and technology are empowering female chefs towards change.

Chef Watch

Chef Watch: The Latest News on Academy Members

What young chefs have been up to, from collaborations to media appearances.

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