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Global Chefs Challenge 2026 Results Are In: Celebrating Top Culinary Talents from Across the Globe

Newport, Wales, 20th May 2026 – The Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Newport, Wales concluded with the announcement of the Global Chefs Challenge 2026 results, closing four days of top-level competition and showcasing some of the world’s most talented culinary professionals. Chefs from across the globe competed across four categories, each challenging competitors to demonstrate technical expertise, creativity, and precision.

A leading international competition, the Global Chefs Challenge has become a prestigious event for chefs to test their skills and bring their best work to the table, setting a standard for excellence within the industry.

The winners of each category are as follows:

Global Chefs Challenge

• Winner: Giuseppe De Vincenzo, Italy
• 1st Runner Up: Tommy Jespersen, Denmark
• 2nd Runner Up: Stanton Wong Hau Zhe, Singapore
• Best Fish Award by Sterling Halibut: Tommy Jespersen, Denmark
• Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award: Tommy Jespersen, Denmark
• Anchor Food Professionals Award for Best Dessert: Giuseppe De Vincenzo, Italy
• Best Use of Dilmah Tea: Ruben Van Zanten, Netherlands

See the official rankings of the Global Chefs Challenge below:

Rank	Country	Score	Medal
1	Italy	94.167	🥇 Gold
2	Denmark	93.333	🥇 Gold
3	Singapore	92.458	🥇 Gold
4	Finland	90	🥇 Gold
5	Netherlands	88.875	🥈 Silver
6	Mexico	82.875	🥈 Silver
7	Wales	82.042	🥈 Silver
8	Vietnam	81.875	🥈 Silver
9	UAE	78.333	🥉 Bronze
10	Australia	77.792	🥉 Bronze
11	Portugal	76.958	🥉 Bronze
12	Slovakia	73.8	🥉 Bronze
13	Namibia	70.917	🥉 Bronze
14	Fiji	70.333	🥉 Bronze
15	USA	70.083	🥉 Bronze

Global Pastry Chefs Challenge

• Winner: Cheng Yen Ping, Singapore
• 1st Runner Up: Martine Espeland, Norway
• 2nd Runner Up: Pablo Elías Galván Vera, Mexico
• Best Use of Dilmah Tea: Karolína Hávovà, Czech Republic
• Anchor Food Professionals Award for Best Cake: Cheng Yen Ping, Singapore

See the official rankings of the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge below:

Rank	Country	Showpiece	Cake	Plated Dessert	Average	Medal
1	Singapore	96.4	95	92.6	94.667	🥇 Gold
2	Norway	91	91.4	92.5	91.633	🥇 Gold
3	Mexico	80.6	74.4	80	78.333	🥉 Bronze
4	Wales	68	72.8	70.6	70.467	🥉 Bronze
5	Czech Republic	64.2	71.4	70.2	68.6	🎖 Diploma
6	Serbia	61.4	67.2	66.8	65.133	🎖 Diploma
7	Fiji	62.8	63.6	66.2	64.2	🎖 Diploma

Global Vegan Chefs Challenge

• Winner: Bjarke Jeppesen, Denmark
• 1st Runner Up: Luigi D’Antonio, Italy
• 2nd Runner Up: Ben Chan Chi Bun, Hong Kong
• Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award: Bjarke Jeppesen, Denmark

See the official rankings of the Global Vegan Chefs Challenge below:

Rank	Country	Average	Medal
1	Denmark	94.333	🥇 Gold
2	Italy	91.583	🥇 Gold
3	Hong Kong	87.25	🥈 Silver
4	Fiji	86.667	🥈 Silver
5	Romania	85.625	🥈 Silver
6	USA	81.708	🥈 Silver
7	Wales	81.292	🥈 Silver

Global Young Chefs Challenge

• Winner: Trym Karlsen, Norway
• 1st Runner Up: Yi-Hsuan Hung, Taiwan
• 2nd Runner Up: Calum Smith, Wales
• Best Fish Award by Sterling Halibut: Trym Karlsen, Norway
• Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award: Trym Karlsen, Norway
• Anchor Food Professionals Award for Best Dessert: Yi-Hsuan Hung, Taiwan

See the official rankings of the Global Young Chefs Challenge below:

Rank	Country / Competitor	Average	Medal
1	Norway	94.5	🥇 Gold
2	Taiwan	91.167	🥇 Gold
3	Wales	85.833	🥈 Silver
4	Cyprus	80.722	🥈 Silver
5	Australia	77.833	🥉 Bronze
6	USA	75.889	🥉 Bronze
7	Romania	75.056	🥉 Bronze
8	Qatar	71.444	🥉 Bronze

Each team displayed remarkable skill and creativity, pushing culinary boundaries to achieve their best. The energy and camaraderie within the competition hall highlighted the unity and spirit of the global culinary community.

Finally, the competition would not be what it is without our generous sponsors who support each edition. Thank you for the invaluable collaboration.

For more information about the Global Chefs Challenge, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.

To view your photos from the event, visit https://memento.photo/j/rQvnZrQK.

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About Worldchefs Congress & Expo

The global leading platform that brings together chef delegates and professionals from across the five continents, Worldchefs Congress & Expo delivers a unique program to help industry players network and expand their professional bonds. 

This includes presentations and workshops from leading experts in the industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educators’ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, the Global Chefs Challenge Finals culinary competition, an international trade exhibition, and diverse activities to enhance both your personal and professional network. 

For more information on Worldchefs Congress, kindly refer here: www.worldchefscongress.org

Thank you to Nestlé Professional, Azerbaijan Tourism Board, and Electrolux Food Foundation, along with all of our sponsors, for making the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 possible.

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