November 2024: Singapore will Hosts the 2024 World Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologists (YYY) World Finals, welcoming 27 finalists from across the globe. Hosted by the esteemed At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy on Sunday 24^th November 2024, this prestigious event will showcase 27 finalists, including nine Young Chefs, nine Young Waiters, and nine Young Mixologists, each aged 28 and under, from nine participating countries. The competition will culminate with the crowning of a world champion chef, waiter, and mixologist, each winning a prize of $15,000 USD.

For the first time, Singapore will host the YYY World finals, following its victory as the 2023 World Champions. The Finals will kick off with an Opening Ceremony on November 22^nd  at the Pullman Hill Street Oculus. This celebration, known as the “Hospitality Olympics,” will feature a vibrant flag-waving ceremony, all the diverse cultures through a shared passion for culinary arts. Finalists, judges, organisers, and guests will celebrate over NEFT Vodka cocktails and Champagne PIAFF, setting the stage for an unforgettable event.

The 2024 WorldYYY Finalists: 

The WorldYYY live final competition will present a unique challenge for each team, who will create an exquisite dining experience from start to finish. In a simulated restaurant setting, chefs, waiters, and mixologists will collaborate seamlessly to deliver a perfectly paired menu, exceptional service, and inventive cocktails. VIP guests will enjoy a Champagne PIAFF reception, matched wines, and a dynamic showcase of skill, precision, and creativity. After the competition a grand Awards Ceremony at The Exchange in Singapore will take place, where the 2024 World Champions will be announced.

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Finalists will be judged by a panel of esteemed culinary experts, food critics, and industry leaders including Dave Pynt, Kirk Westaway, Paul Longworth, Angela May, Gibran Bayoun, Andy Downton, Rob Edwards, Ryan Clift, Luke Barr, Paul Robinson, and Julian Burgur.                                     

The competition promises a thrilling display of culinary expertise, creativity, and professionalism. The World Young Chef Young Waiter and World Young Mixologist finals celebrate the talent and dedication of young professionals but also serve as a platform to inspire future generations to pursue careers in the culinary arts and hospitality.

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We are grateful for the generous support of our esteemed sponsors and partners, including GREAT Campaign, NEFT Vodka, Pullman Hill Street, Accor, At-Sunrice, Tadcaster Hospitality, The Culinary Institute of America, Champagne PIAFF, Alma House, and Tanglin and PPC Coffee. 

Quotations:

Robert Walton MBE, Chairman of World Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist: “I am thrilled about the 2024 World Finals of Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist, where we will honour the next generation of culinary talents.  Celebrating its 45th year, this competition continues to spotlight emerging talent within our vibrant industry. In 2024, our contestants had the unique opportunity to connect with leading industry figures, gain valuable skills, and build lasting friendships. My deepest thanks to all our sponsors and partners for their ongoing support. To each finalist, I offer my best wishes for the grand finale. Most importantly, I hope they enjoy every moment, as that is the true spirit of this competition.”

Giselle Makarachvili, General Manager Alma House & Co-Founder ProjectX: “Alma House is delighted to announce its collaboration with Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist, embarking on a mission to discover the industry’s brightest young talents. We eagerly anticipate welcoming the world’s finalists’ home at Alma House, a serviced apartment located in New Bahru, a vibrant lifestyle destination that once housed a historic school. This unique setting reflects our commitment to nurturing growth and learning, making it the perfect venue for aspiring talents to flourish as they explore Singapore’s dynamic culinary landscape. We look forward to being an integral part of their hospitality journey.” 

Paul Robinson, Chief Creative Officer NEFT Vodka: “Because last year was the introduction of Young Mixologist, the mixology element was only represented in 4 countries. This year Young Mixologist has been fully incorporated into the Young Chef Young Waiter program which is now YYY.  9 countries are represented in the competition this year, so I’m very excited to see what these talented teams bring to the table and how they differ on a world stage.” 

Jihye Lee, Accor: “Pullman Singapore Hill Street is dedicated to creating spaces that inspire growth and creativity. Hosting YYY Singapore 2024 allowed us to celebrate exceptional young talents in hospitality, and we’re excited to host the World YYY Opening Ceremony at Oculus to honour the contestants who embody the future of our industry.”

Louise O’Flynn, Ambassadors Programme, GREAT: ‘The GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign is delighted to sponsor the WorldYYY and wishes all the finalists the best of luck. The UK offers world class hospitality and this event highlights its role as an inspiring leader in this sector as well as celebrating worldwide young talent’. Louise O’Flynn, The Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign.

About YYY

Since its establishment in 1979, the Young Chef Young Waiter competition has continued to promote hospitality as a career of choice, a profession, and a vocation. Today, with its new revitalised format Young Chef Young Waiter continues to honour the next culinary and service stars globally. World Young Chef Young Waiter, in partnership with Great Campaign UK and Northern Ireland and the Culinary Institute of America, mission to discover the best young talents in the industry. The competition is open to Young Chefs and waiters under the age of 28 from diverse backgrounds and YYY ensures these young talents are equipped with relevant skills, current knowledge, and a network to help them succeed in the world of hospitality. 

In 2022, the competition marked a significant milestone by expanding its reach to a global audience, with participants from seven countries striving for the title of World Young Chef Young Waiter Champion. Building on this success, the competition returned in 2024, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the global hospitality industry and providing an expansive stage for the cultivation of creativity, education, and innovation that knows no geographical bounds, the event promises to surpass all previous iterations in size, quality, and sustainability. 

Notes:

The World Young Chef Young Waiter competition, established in 1979 in partnership with UKHospitality and the Restaurant Association. The competition promotes hospitality as a career of choice, a profession, and an avocation. The competition is open to all young chefs and waiters from any background under the age of 28.

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The GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign is a programme to drive economic growth across the nation by encouraging an international audience to visit, study and do business with the UK. It was set up in 2011 and promotes the best of the UK in 164 countries around the world, consistently generating a strong return on investment averaging 15.1. @greatbritain (Twitter) @greatcampaign (Instagram)