Looking for the next big thing? The local jurors for the UK Regional Final of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27 tell us who’s on their radars
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is the biggest talent search to find the best young chef in the world, supported by the world’s best chefs.
Chefs Jeremy Chan and Elena Reygadas open up in a candid conversation about what it truly means to be a chef
The 2026-27 competition so far
Meet the SPYCA Competition Local Jury and discover their ones to watch
Afuera Hay Más – A Young Chef’s Journey
In a life-changing encounter, Nelson Freitas, winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23, meets Virgilio Martínez, chef of Central, ranked number one by The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023. Follow the young chef's journey of personal and professional growth in Peru, from the vibrant streets of Lima to the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes, guided by his visionary mentor
