The most exciting talent search for young chefs in the world, created by the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy to nurture the future of Gastronomy.
During the grand finale after rounds of competitive cooking, Jerome Ianmark Calayag, representing the UK and Northern Europe Region was announced as the winner.
Jerome's impressive "Humble vegetables" signature dish conceived in partnership with his mentor, David Ljungqvist, wowed the esteemed Grand Jury with his choice of ingredients, his skills, genius, the beauty of the dish and the message behind the plate, beating entries from 9 other talented chefs from around the world.
The S.Pellegrino grand jury is made up of six giants of global gastronomy – Enrico Bartolini, Manu Buffara, Andreas Caminada, Mauro Colagreco, Gavin Kaysen, Clare Smyth – Jerome captivated this panel who were also amazed by the overall standard of competition.
