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Results are in for the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals

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16th August 2023

See the final results for the Global Chefs Challenge Asia Regional Semi-Finals!

  • The Asia regional semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition were held August 2 to 5, co-organized with the 2023 Philippine Culinary Cup alongside the World Food Expo in Manila, Philippines.
  • Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
  • To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge.

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Paris, 16 August 2023 –The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Asia regional semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. The competition was held alongside the 2023 Philippine Culinary Cup during the World Food Expo in Manila with the participation of chefs from Worldchefs’ member countries across Asia. Worldchefs represents the largest international membership of culinary professionals, with over 100 national chef society members.

The top culinary teams from the region showcased their skills, creativity, and craftsmanship through four competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge – Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.

Final Results:

Results are listed below by category: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge.

Global Chefs Challenge
  • Winner: Thailand
    • Chef Phanttanant Thongthong
  • Second Place: Philippines
    • Chef Kenneth Lee O. Cacho
  • Third Place: Hong Kong
    • Chef Derek Sit Ka Keung
Global Vegan Chefs Challenge
  • Winner: Philippines
    • Chef Arvi-Christopher Agra
  • Second Place: Indonesia
    • Chef Raymond Permana
  • Third Place: Thailand
    • Phanuphong Sawatthat
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
  • Winner: South Korea
    • Chef Hyeonjeong Ju
  • Second Place: Hong Kong
    • Chef Simon Tsang Hing Man
  • Third Place: Philippines
    • Chef Tin-Tin Cardozo
Global Young Chefs Challenge
  • Winner: South Korea
    • Young Chef Lee Kyu Jae
  • Second Place: Taiwan
    • Young Chef Hsien-Hao Chou
  • Third Place: Philippines
    • Young Chef Matthew Pierrce Andre Santos

See the full results and scores below.

Congratulations to each participant, and to the qualifying teams that will move on to compete in Singapore at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals.

To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.

Want to Compete in Global Chefs Challenge?

If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations.

Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024

Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day 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 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.

Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.

Read more in the latest issue of Worldchefs Magazine

From mastering the art of sustainable cooking to embracing the latest technological advancements in the kitchen, Issue 29 is your guide to staying at the forefront of the culinary profession. 

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