EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARDS
Celebrating Food Heritage While
Creating Tomorrow’s Cuisine
Young Chef Ambassadors 2024
What is the European Young Chef Award
An annual competition by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Tourism (IGCAT), aiming to strengthen links between European regions through young professional chefs while promoting culinary innovation and sustainability using traditional cuisine and local produce.
2024 Competition & Gala Highlights
The 2024 edition of the European Young Chef Award took place in Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, from 27 to 30 November 2024. This edition brought together talented young chefs from across Europe to celebrate creativity, sustainability, and regional food heritage through innovative reinterpretations of traditional dishes.
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News & Updates
Martina Caruso from Sicily, Chair of the Jury of the EYCA 2024
Chair of the Jury of the European Young Chef Award 2024 and Michelin-Star chef from Italy, Martina Caruso, will join the jury of the 8th European Young Chef
Boštjan Volk from Slovenia will join the Jury of the EYCA 2024
EYCA 2023 Winner from Slovenia, Boštjan Volk will be a jury member for the 8th European Young Chef Award, taking place in Sicily (Italy) from 27-30 November 2024.
Dr. Iulia Drăguț from Romania will join the Jury of the EYCA 2024
IGCAT Expert from Romania, Dr. Iulia Drăguț will join the jury of the 8th European Young Chef Award, taking place in Sicily (Italy) from 27-30 November 2024. Dr.