Global Chefs Challenge Results Are In: See who took home the title of Worlds Best Chef
- The anticipated Global Chefs Challenge Finals have concluded at the 39th Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Abu Dhabi following four days of intense competition.
- After years of training and preparation, the world’s most promising chefs brought their best to the buzzing competition arena.
- Italy, Singapore, and Norway have taken home Gold in the three competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and the Global Young Chefs Challenge. Full results have been made available with National Team rankings and overall scores.
Paris, 3 of June 2022 – The Global Chefs Challenge Finals have concluded at the 39th Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Abu Dhabi. With the backdrop of the historic reunion event, the anticipated Global Chefs Challenge Finals have brought together the world’s top chefs and emerging culinary talent to test their skills on a global stage. After four days of intense competition, the results have been announced.
Representing their respective countries and culinary teams, the world’s most promising chefs gave their best in the competition kitchens and at the judging table. Italy, Singapore, and Norway have taken home Gold in the Global Chefs Challenge Final’s three competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and the Global Young Chefs Challenge. Chef Marco Tomasi of Italy now holds the title of Worlds Best Chef.
The Global Chefs Challenge Finals have been a highlight at the 2022 Worldchefs Congress & Expo. The energy of the competition hall reinforced the international comradery that remains the bedrock of the biennial industry event. Congratulations to every participant for their dedication and drive, with years of training and preparation brought to the Global Chefs Challenge competition arena.
- Global Chefs Challenge Winner – Marco Tomasi (Italy)
- Global Chefs Challenge 1st Runner up – Michael Andersson (Sweden)
- Global Chefs Challenge 2nd Runner up – Leong Wei Ming (Singapore)
- Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Winner – Dexter Lee Chee Leong (Singapore)
- Global Pastry Chefs Challenge 1st Runner up – Antonio Dell’Oro (Italy)
- Global Pastry Chefs Challenge 2nd Runner up – Nabil Barina (France)
- Global Young Chefs Challenge Winner – Aron Espeland (Norway)
- Global Young Chefs Challenge 1st Runner Up – Giorgia Ceccato (Italy)
- Global Young Chefs Challenge 2nd Runner Up – Harald Linder (Sweden)
- Best Tea – Aravinda Leelarathna (United Arab Emirates)
- Best Fish Global Chefs Challenge – Bartosz Peter (Poland)
- Best Fish Global Young Chefs Challenge – Aron Espeland (Norway)
Results Ranking: National Teams by Competition Category
Global Chefs Challenge
Ranking | Team | Overall Score |
1 | Italy | 94,942 |
2 | Sweden | 92,055 |
3 | Singapore | 91,833 |
4 | Poland | 85,239 |
5 | Belgium | 82,929 |
6 | Finland | 81,310 |
7 | Czech Republic | 80,750 |
8 | Hungary | 79,628 |
9 | Slovenia | 78,738 |
10 | South Africa | 78,398 |
11 | England | 77,679 |
12 | Taiwan | 77,275 |
13 | Australia | 75,737 |
14 | United Arab Emirates | 73,850 |
15 | Ireland | 73,234 |
16 | Wales | 66,036 |
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
Ranking | Team | Cake | Plated Dessert | Show-Piece | Overall Score |
1 | Singapore | 85,000 | 90,665 | 91,665 | 89,110 |
2 | Italy | 80,500 | 93,500 | 75,250 | 83,083 |
3 | France | 81,750 | 83,000 | 82,500 | 82,417 |
4 | United Arab Emirates | 71,325 | 81,665 | 90,325 | 81,105 |
5 | South Africa | 59,500 | 81,000 | 66,000 | 68,833 |
6 | Qatar | 57,539 | 63,500 | 67,500 | 62,846 |
7 | Egypt | 54,665 | 66,665 | 66,665 | 62,665 |
Global Young Chefs Challenge
Ranking | Team | Overall Score |
1 | Norway | 95,533 |
2 | Italy | 92,801 |
3 | Sweden | 91,667 |
4 | Czech Republic | 85,812 |
5 | South Africa | 76,910 |
6 | Wales | 76,292 |
7 | United Arab Emirates | 70,768 |
8 | United States of America | 69,867 |
More information on all three Global Chefs Challenge categories, including complete information on the country competitor profiles and rulebooks can be found at www.globalchefschallenge.org.
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