Find out who secured a spot at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals in May 2026.
- The Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 23-26 September, 2025.
- Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Wales.
- To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Wales, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28th September 2025 – The results are in from the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals! From 23-26 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, this event brought together exceptional culinary talent from across the Asian continent, showcasing innovation, skill, and dedication to culinary excellence.
With a total of 14 participating countries and 51 teams, the judging process was conducted with utmost fairness and integrity. The judging panel, comprised of esteemed culinary professionals, ensured an objective and transparent evaluation of each team’s performance. Key judges included:
- Worldchefs Observer: Chef Willment Leong, Asia Continental Director
- Chief Judge: Chef Rudolf Muller
- Pastry Judges: Chef Chern CH, Kenny Kong, Steven Ong
- Judging Team: Andreas Muller, Bob Adnin, Vincent Tan, Fathimath Umar, Tony Khoo, Karl Heinz Ney, KK Yau
- Rookie Judges: Edward Chui, Wattanasak Changkeb, Vo Thi Ha Hai
Dedicated chefs demonstrated their talent across four categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Young Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Vegan Chefs Challenge. The winners have secured a spot at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, taking place at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales.
Results are listed below by category.
Global Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Teams
- 1st Place: Stanton Wong Hau Zhe, Singapore
- 2nd Place: Trinh Tuan Dung, Vietnam
See the Global Chefs Challenge official results below:
| Country | Participant Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Stanton Wong Hau Zhe | 1st Place |
| Vietnam | Trinh Tuan Dung | 2nd Place |
| Korea | Dong-Ki Kim | 3rd Place |
Global Young Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Team
- 1st Place: Yi-Hsuan Hung, Taiwan
See the Global Young Chefs Challenge official results below:
| Country | Participant Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | Yi-Hsuan Hung | 1st Place |
| Philippines | Jovan Dungon | 2nd Place |
| Malaysia | Muhammad Syafiq Syahmi Bin Saidon | 3rd Place |
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Team
- 1st Place: Cheng Yen Ping, Singapore
See the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge official results below:
| Country | Participant Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Cheng Yen Ping | 1st Place |
| Hong Kong | Yoyo Lee Lok Yin | 2nd Place |
| Indonesia | Annisaa Krisanthy | 3rd Place |
Global Vegan Chefs Challenge Final Qualifying Team
- 1st Place: Ben Chan Chi Bun, Hong Kong
See the Global Vegan Chefs Challenge official results below:
| Country | Participant Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Ben Chan Chi Bun | 1st Place |
| Indonesia | Raymond Permana | 2nd Place |
| Malaysia | Ahmad Afzai Bin Abdul Razak | 3rd Place |
Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award
At the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals, the Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award was presented across 2 competition categories: Global Chefs and Global Young Chefs. This distinguished honor celebrates the fusion of culinary excellence with a deep commitment to sustainability, recognizing chefs who excel in both creating world-class dishes and adopting environmentally responsible practices in their kitchens. The recipients are as follows:
- Stanton Wong Hau Zhe (Singapore) for the Global Chef Challenge
- Oscar Yeung Cham Sum (Hong Kong) for the Global Chefs Challenge
- Yi-Hsuan Hung (Taiwan) for the Global Young Chefs Challenge
The Nestlé Professional Green Spatula Award was awarded for the first time during the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2024 in Singapore, and will continue to recognize chefs’ sustainable efforts in future culinary competitions, notably the Global Chefs Challenge Finals in Wales 2026.
Anchor Food Professionals Special Recognitions
Anchor Food Professionals also presented awards for outstanding achievements in the pastry category:
- Best Pastry Chef – Cheng Yen Ping, Singapore
- Best Dessert – Cheng Yen Ping, Singapore
- Best Gateaux – Yoyo Lee, Hong Kong
Look Back on the Action
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’d like to extend a thank you to our sponsors for helping bring this competition to life. Your support helps us empower chefs around the globe and fuels the future of global culinary innovation. We’re grateful and excited for our continued collaboration.
Thank you Nestlé Professional, Electrolux Professional, Dilmah Tea, Fonterra, Koppert Cress, Sterling Halibut and Norweigan King Prawns.
Upcoming Semi-Finals
The Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals were a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent and passion within the Asian culinary community. We congratulate all the winners and participants and extend our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors, judges, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Global Chefs Challenge – Pacific Rim Semi-Finals, taking place in Nikao, Cook Islands from 2-4 October, 2025.
To learn more about the Global Chefs Challenge and the road to Wales 2026, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.
Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026
Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in cities around the world throughout its illustrious 98-year history. The forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality 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, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.
The 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Wales, hosted by the Culinary Association of Wales.
Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.
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