Regional Finalists 2022-23

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Africa, Middle East & South Asia
Stefano Maffioli Ferrari, portrait picture
Celery-ac, wild chestnuts mushrooms and almonds, signature dish
Stefano Maffioli Ferrari
Egypt
This dish expresses the versatility of one of my favorite vegetables, the celeriac, using every part of it in 4 different ways, wi...
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Zante Neethling, portrait picture
Tribute to the Khoi-Khoin Taras, signature dish
Zante Neethling
South Africa
I am sharing the story of the first traces of humankind through the art of culinary expression. This dish is a tribute to the wome...
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Zanté Neethling
South Africa
The Strandveld ecosystem dish is a representation of the coastline along Southern Africa. The plate is designed by me and handmade...
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Asia
Chudapa Chansaming
Thailand
What I would like to express through this dish is Thai culture, is blended with French because I want to bring Thai food that peop...
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Jiwoo Lee
KOREA DEM. REPUBLIC OF
I deconstructed Korean traditional dish 'Sinsello'.I tried to improve the limitations of traditional cooking methods by introducin...
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Jiajun Law, portrait picture
Long Island duck with jambu, bue ta na rice donabe with braised duck legs, garden pickles and duck broth, signature dish
Jiajun Law
Singapore
This dish is made using a "priced" protein in our ASEAN culture. It is not something we get to enjoy much of as it was expensive a...
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Canada
Karly Ready, portrait picture
Land & sea, signature dish
Karly Ready
Canada
Through my dish I am showing my journey throughout my years in the culinary industry. The last few years I have learned many skill...
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Ben Miller
Canada
Vegan food, through methodology and expertise, belongs on the world stage. Vegetables can be a complete substitute for any animal ...
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Victoria Rinsma, portrait picture
Across the sea and home again, signature dish
Victoria Rinsma
This is the purest form of expression of my journey. This dish will take you through the beginning of my career all the way to the...
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Central Europe
Mary Anne Peñaloza Villafuerte, portrait picture
Shrimps | Corn | Pork fusion, signature dish
Mary Anne Peñaloza Villafuerte
Germany
This dish symbolises the union of Latin American and Bavarian traditions, reflecting my culinary journey. By blending these rich c...
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Marc-Dominik Stern, portrait picture
Französisches Perlhuhn "Tikka Massala Style", signature dish
Marc-Dominik Stern
Germany
Tikka Masala - a dish that started my culinary journey. It captivated me as a chef's apprentice with its layers of flavor, the fir...
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Jacob Zuge
Veal Fillet and Bavarian Cabbage, signature dish
Jakob Züge
Germany
With this dish, I present my homeland on a plate and showcase my Bavarian/Franconian roots with typical components from pub cuisin...
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France
William Ezzedine
France
I would like to pay tribute to all the places I have lived, thanks to my family coming from many backgrounds. I chose a fish that ...
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Camille Saint-M'Leux
France
My dish associates two opposed universe: the "meaty" one from the Chateauneuf farm beef and the iodized one from the cuttlefish an...
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Mohammad Ramputh
France
As am from a small island called Mauritius surrounded by the Indian ocean, known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs so we consumed...
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Iberian Countries
Pablo Blázquez, portrait picture
Red tuna harmonica, signature dish
Pablo Blázquez
Spain
With this dish I seek to change the focus generated by some products and turn it into something more personal. Using parts of not ...
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Cristina Gómez Manarel, portrait picture
Grenade-Italian lamb, signature dish
Cristina Gómez Manarel
Spain
The dish represents my whole essence as a cook and as a person. It evokes my Italian-Granadian roots. It is a journey through the ...
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Andrés Rengel Herrero
Spain
The dish tries to capture the work philosophy that characterises me in its maximum expression, for this I base it on a traditional...
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Italy
Lorenzo Manosperti, portrait picture
Lamb & conifers, signature dish
Lorenzo Manosperti
Italy
My dish showcases the biodiversity of Alta Langa using every part of the lamb, emphasizing sustainability and respect. Combining t...
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Silvia Mocco
Italy
The recipe I propose represents my path: past, present and future.The eel is the most convivial ingredient of my homeland, cooked ...
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Davide Modesti
Italy
This is a vegetarian reinterpretation of a very famous and loved dish of my territory which is beef in oil. I believe that vegeta...
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Latin America & Caribbean
Segundo Panduro Ruiz
Peru
Give a tribute to Arequipa's Picanterias, Picanterias are places of traditions, good food since the end of the 19th century. Show ...
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Javiera Palacios, portrait picture
From my shores, signature dish
Javiera Palacios
Chile
I am a proud member of the new generation, who challenge social norms and show our capabilities. Raised with a deep respect for in...
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Mateo Portilla
Colombia
For this contest I wanted to create a dish that had the essence of my country. For this, use several products that are not commonl...
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Mainland of China
Min Zhou
China
There are many ways to cook chicken in Guangzhou, and as the saying goes: “It is not a feast if you don’t have chicken”. This dish...
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Wei Jie Yao, portrait picture
Wei Jie Yao, signature dish
Wei Jie Yao
China
This dish represents my fond memories and deep affection for the Jiangnan region.The fresh bamboo shoots on the mountains in sprin...
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Yi Zhang
China
I want to memorize my first trip to Guangxi. A mountainous region with rich cultural resources.Bamboo there is a important materie...
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North Europe
Lauma Jurkjane
Ireland
This dish is inspired by our workplaces garden. Our own grown vegetables and salads combined with chefs knowledge creates Synergy....
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Juan Ruiz
Sweden
With more than 10 years experience in different countries it took me a second to realize and change mi mindset when it comes to co...
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Sebastian Garcia Jimenez
Faroe Islands
During my time spent at Faroe Islands I create this dish with one purpose, to make something Mexican inspired but allowing myself ...
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Pacific
Dylan Smith, portrait picture
Natives of Saddle Lamb, signature dish
Dylan Smith
Australia
I am pleased to present a new dish that highlights some of the extraordinary ingredient we are fortunate to have in Australia, ing...
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KyongHo Choi, portrait picture
Bacon and cabbage or pork and kimchi, signature dish
KyongHo Choi
Australia
As an immigrant, moving from South Korea to growing up in Ireland, one of the challenges was the cuisine. I went from having rice ...
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Joshua Ross, portrait picture
Wild venison, artichoke & smoked deer milk puree, offal crepinettes, endive leaves, grilled quince and beetroot jus, signature dish
Joshua Ross
New Zealand
In New Zealand we have a large number of introduced pests like wild deer that damage our native flora and fauna. By using wild ven...
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South-East Europe & Mediterranean
Dawid Cieśliński, portrait picture
Sunday dinner at grandma’s, signature dish
Dawid Cieśliński
Poland
I would like to present my version of the most popular dinner in Poland, which is why I called it Sunday dinner at grandma's. When...
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Olga Feferkuchen
Israel
My dish is my interpretation to the classic Borscht. I took my mother’s recipe and disassembled it and combined it with the local ...
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Vadean Alin, portrait picture
Through the eyes of a fish, signature dish
Vadean Alin
Romania
Today's dish is more than just a meal; it is a plea for sustainability and responsibility. The present we live in is marked by maj...
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Uk
Kurtus Auty, portrait picture
Courgette dive, signature dish
Kurtus Auty
United Kingdom
“Bringing the beauty of this world to the plate” is the message I would like to convey with this ‘pop art’ style dish.My most memo...
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Connor Anderson, portrait picture
The red deer, signature dish
Connor Anderson
United Kingdom
It is my homage to one of the most iconic animals of a place which I now call home, the Scottish Highlands. I want to express my i...
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Audrey Park, portrait picture
Cornish monk fish wrapped in hispi cabbage and bracken, signature dish
Audrey Park
United Kingdom
As a Korean chef in London, this dish reflects my identity. In this diverse city, culinary boundaries dissolve, blending local UK ...
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USA
Samuel Mumford
With the current climate crisis that we are faced I would use this opportunity to further educate the greater population on the ro...
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Laura Arrojo
I want to express the courage to work with nonconformity, taking a classic plate form my country with products that we barely use ...
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Garrett Brower, portrait picture
Quail stuffed with Chesapeake oysters, signature dish
Garrett Brower
United States
By celebrating the products and cuisine of the Chesapeake Bay I hope to generate interest in its preservation. Oysters in particul...
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West Europe
Lorenzo di Miceli
Belgium
Each ingredient of the earth and each part of an animal must be respected and valued, and this is only possible by putting a lot o...
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Emmanuel Sargenti Rojas, portrait picture
“Progressive course”, roots, eggs & citrus fruits, signature dish
Emmanuel Sargenti Rojas
Switzerland
“Encouragement” is the theme of my dish, where ingredients, methods and cooking processes reflect the people, who at first glance ...
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Valerio Borriero
Belgium
This dish represents the Italian immigration in Belgium in the 20th century, for working in the coal mines. My family is from this...
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