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Grand Jury for S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25
05/08/2024
Meet the Grand Jury for S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25
These are the world-renowned chefs who will choose the next winner.
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SPYCA Competition 2022-23 Grand Jury
17/06/2022
Meet the Grand Jury for S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23
Discover the world-renowned chefs of the next Competition Grand Jury.
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SPYCA Grand Jury
05/11/2021
Bright Future for Global Gastronomy
The Grand Jury shares personal reflections and competition insights.
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Grand Jury 2019-2021
18/01/2021
Meet the Grand Jury
The line-up of international chefs, known as the Seven Sages, will crown the bes...
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Grand Finale Event Schedule
16/10/2021
Are You Ready for the Grand Finale?
Everything you need to know about this year’s event, including how to watch it.
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18/12/2020
Sages give expert view on young chefs in second Academy seminar
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef grand jurors shared their read of the Monitor Survey...
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31/01/2018
This is the Top Chef Jury for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018
After a tantalising wait, S.Pellegrino is excited to reveal the line-up of world...
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26/04/2018
Virgilio Martinez: "Teamwork is Technique"
The Peruvian chef shares his advice for rising young chefs, some of his own care...
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15/03/2018
Brett Graham: "The Kitchen is My Priority"
The famous Australian chef and S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 Sage, shares his adv...
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05/04/2018
Paul Pairet: "Bring Emotion to the Dinner"
The famous French chef and S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 Sage, shares his vision ...
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12/04/2018
Annie Féolde: "Be Simple and Precise"
The famous French chef and S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 Sage, shares her vision ...
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05/03/2018
Margarita Forés: "Young Chefs, Make Mistakes!"
The Filipino chef shares her journey and advice for aspiring young chefs, some o...
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19/04/2018
Ana Roš: "Mistakes Are the Engine of Success"
The famous chef and S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 sage on owning your mistakes an...
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09/05/2018
Dominique Crenn: "Food Is Activism"
We catch up with Dominique Crenn as she tells us about her new multi-disciplinar...
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20/05/2015
Gaston Acurio: "Chefs Can Always Do Better"
S.Pellegrino Young Chef judge Gaston Acurio speaks about plans for restaurants i...
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25/05/2015
Yannick Alleno: "Young Chefs Must Work Hard"
We speak with the jury member for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Grand Final, Yann...
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04/06/2015
Margot Janse: "Young Chefs Must Work with Open Ears and Eyes"
An interview with S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 grand final jury member Margot Ja...
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11/06/2015
Yoshihiro Narisawa: "Young Chefs Should Show their Identity"
We speak with S.Pellegrino Young Chef judge Yoshihiro Narisawa about his own car...
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14/05/2015
Joan Roca: "Young Chefs Must Enjoy Cooking"
Joan Roca goes back to when he was a trainee as the jury member for S.Pellegrino...
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22/06/2015
Grant Achatz: "Everyday You Learn Something New"
An interview with Grant Achatz, one of the jury members for the upcoming S.Pelle...
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15/06/2015
Massimo Bottura: "Learn Everything, Forget Everything"
We chat with the Italian chef Massimo Bottura, judge in the final of S.Pellegrin...
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20/01/2015
7 Top Chefs for the International Jury | S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015
Some of the best chefs in the world will form the jury for the grand final of S....
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16/05/2016
Yannick Alléno: "Gastronomy must be in tune with its time"
The role of creativity, knowledge and tradition: an interview with the three sta...
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04/10/2016
Mauro Colagreco: "Young Chefs, Nourish Your Passion"
Mauro Colagreco, a judge at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, reveals how hard work ...
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10/10/2016
Elena Arzak: "Believe in Yourself"
The acclaimed Basque country chef from Arzak and judge at S.Pellegrino Young Che...
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08/10/2016
Carlo Cracco: "Discover and Taste New Things Everyday"
A chat with Italian chef Carlo Cracco, one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Yo...
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11/10/2016
Gaggan Anand: "When Dreams Come True"
A chat with Gaggan Anand from Asia's Best Restaurant and one of the Seven Sages ...
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20/09/2016
Roberta Sudbrack: "The Past is Our Future"
A chat with Brazilian chef Roberta Sudbrack, one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegr...
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31/03/2026
Discover the Local Juries of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026–27
These are the chefs who will choose the regional winners.
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S.Pellegrino Vodcast Sparkling Conversations around the table
31/03/2026
A brand new vodcast:
Sparkling Conversations around the table
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16/02/2026
Apply now for S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27
It’s time to cook your way to glory!
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winner
29/10/2025
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25 has a winner!
Ardy Ferguson wins the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2024-25
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28/10/2025
Grand Finale 2025 in Milan: As it happened
Discover what's happened during the two-day competition in Milan.
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Collateral awards winners
29/09/2025
Meet the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25 collateral award winners
Discover who’s taking home the Social Responsibility, Connection in Gastronomy a...
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Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award 2024-25: global finalists
10/06/2025
Meet the young chefs competing for the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award 2024-25
These are the young chefs combining tradition and modernity in a signature dish.
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SRA finalists
29/04/2025
Meet the young chefs competing for the S.Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award 2024-25
15 regional winners will have the chance to take home one global prize.
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FDL Winners
07/04/2025
Vote for the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought Award 2024-25 and make a young chef’s dreams come true
Choose the chef that best represents their personal beliefs with a signature dis...
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