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Entries Now Open | 1–3 September 2026
The Cayman Islands edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns from 1–3 September 2026, bringing together the country's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
If you're aged 28 or under and ready to showcase your skills, this is your opportunity to compete for the honour of representing the Cayman Islands at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out everything you need to know below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 1–3 September 2026
The Cayman Islands edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns from 1–3 September 2026, bringing together the country's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
If you're aged 28 or under and ready to showcase your skills, this is your opportunity to compete for the honour of representing the Cayman Islands at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
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29–30 September | Gleneagles Hotel
The Scotland 2026 edition of World Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist takes place on 29–30 September at the iconic five-star Gleneagles Hotel—one of the world's most celebrated luxury hotels and a benchmark for excellence in hospitality.
Bringing together Scotland's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from industry leaders and take the next step in your career.
Day One – Industry Day (29 September)
Your journey begins with an inspiring Industry Day, where you'll hear from leading hospitality professionals, enjoy demonstrations, discover the latest industry trends and build valuable connections with fellow competitors and experts from across Scotland.
Day Two – Competition Day (30 September)
It's time to step into the spotlight. Compete in your chosen category—Young Chef, Young Waiter or Young Mixologist—and take on a series of practical challenges designed to test your technical ability, creativity, professionalism and composure under pressure. This is your chance to demonstrate what sets you apart and prove you have what it takes to become Scotland's next champion.
The event concludes with the Awards Ceremony, where Scotland's Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Mixologist Champions are crowned. Winners will earn the honour of representing Scotland at the World Finals, competing against the finest young hospitality professionals from around the globe.
More than a competition, this is a launchpad for your career—an opportunity to learn from the best, build your network, showcase your talent and represent Scotland on the world stage.
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29–30 September | Gleneagles Hotel
The Scotland 2026 edition of World Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist takes place on 29–30 September at the iconic five-star Gleneagles Hotel—one of the world's most celebrated luxury hotels and a benchmark for excellence in hospitality.
Bringing together Scotland's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from industry leaders and take the next step in your career.
Day One – Industry Day (29 September)
Your journey begins with an inspiring Industry Day, where you'll hear from leading hospitality professionals, enjoy demonstrations, discover the latest industry trends and build valuable connections with fellow competitors and experts from across Scotland.
Day Two – Competition Day (30 September)
It's time to step into the spotlight. Compete in your chosen category—Young Chef, Young Waiter or Young Mixologist—and take on a series of practical challenges designed to test your technical ability, creativity, professionalism and composure under pressure. This is your chance to demonstrate what sets you apart and prove you have what it takes to become Scotland's next champion.
The event concludes with the Awards Ceremony, where Scotland's Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Mixologist Champions are crowned. Winners will earn the honour of representing Scotland at the World Finals, competing against the finest young hospitality professionals from around the globe.
More than a competition, this is a launchpad for your career—an opportunity to learn from the best, build your network, showcase your talent and represent Scotland on the world stage.
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Entries Now Open | 5 October 2026
The inaugural India edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship takes place on 5 October 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the world's fastest-growing hospitality industries.
If you're aged 28 or under and passionate about hospitality, this is your opportunity to be part of history. Showcase your skills, connect with leading industry professionals and compete for the honour of becoming India's first representatives at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 5 October 2026
The inaugural India edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship takes place on 5 October 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the world's fastest-growing hospitality industries.
If you're aged 28 or under and passionate about hospitality, this is your opportunity to be part of history. Showcase your skills, connect with leading industry professionals and compete for the honour of becoming India's first representatives at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 5 October 2026
Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales.
The Wales edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 5 October 2026, celebrating the country's outstanding young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Hosted by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the competition provides an exciting platform for hospitality professionals aged 28 and under to showcase their talent, learn from leading industry experts and build valuable connections across the sector.
With its world-renowned produce, rich culinary heritage and thriving hospitality industry, Wales is the perfect stage for the next generation of hospitality professionals to demonstrate their skills. The winners will earn the opportunity to represent Wales at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
WALES
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Entries Now Open | 5 October 2026
Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales.
The Wales edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 5 October 2026, celebrating the country's outstanding young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Hosted by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the competition provides an exciting platform for hospitality professionals aged 28 and under to showcase their talent, learn from leading industry experts and build valuable connections across the sector.
With its world-renowned produce, rich culinary heritage and thriving hospitality industry, Wales is the perfect stage for the next generation of hospitality professionals to demonstrate their skills. The winners will earn the opportunity to represent Wales at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 8 October 2026
The Monaco edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 8 October 2026, bringing together the Principality's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Open to hospitality professionals aged 28 and under, the competition celebrates excellence, creativity and world-class service while providing a platform for the next generation of hospitality talent to shine.
Hosted by Lycée Rainier III, finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from some of Monaco's leading hospitality professionals and compete for the honour of representing the Principality at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 8 October 2026
The Monaco edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 8 October 2026, bringing together the Principality's most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Open to hospitality professionals aged 28 and under, the competition celebrates excellence, creativity and world-class service while providing a platform for the next generation of hospitality talent to shine.
Hosted by Lycée Rainier III, finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from some of Monaco's leading hospitality professionals and compete for the honour of representing the Principality at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | Mid October 2026
The inaugural Azerbaijan edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship will take place in mid October 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the region's fastest-growing hospitality destinations.
If you're aged 28 or under and passionate about hospitality, this is your opportunity to make history. Showcase your skills, learn from leading industry professionals and compete to become one of Azerbaijan's first representatives at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | Mid October 2026
The inaugural Azerbaijan edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship will take place in mid October 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the region's fastest-growing hospitality destinations.
If you're aged 28 or under and passionate about hospitality, this is your opportunity to make history. Showcase your skills, learn from leading industry professionals and compete to become one of Azerbaijan's first representatives at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 2 November 2026
The Singapore edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 2 November 2026, building on the country's reputation as one of the world's leading hospitality destinations and home to the 2023 Global Young Hospitality Championship World Champions.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent, learn from leading industry professionals and compete to represent Singapore on the world stage.
Can Singapore reclaim the world title? The journey starts here.
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Entries Now Open | 2 November 2026
The Singapore edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 2 November 2026, building on the country's reputation as one of the world's leading hospitality destinations and home to the 2023 Global Young Hospitality Championship World Champions.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent, learn from leading industry professionals and compete to represent Singapore on the world stage.
Can Singapore reclaim the world title? The journey starts here.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | 9 November 2026
The Hong Kong edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 9 November 2026, celebrating one of Asia's most dynamic and internationally renowned hospitality destinations.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition provides an exciting platform to showcase your talent, learn from leading industry professionals and compete for the honour of representing Hong Kong at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
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Entries Now Open | 9 November 2026
The Hong Kong edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns on 9 November 2026, celebrating one of Asia's most dynamic and internationally renowned hospitality destinations.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition provides an exciting platform to showcase your talent, learn from leading industry professionals and compete for the honour of representing Hong Kong at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
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Entries Now Open | Late November 2026
The Malta edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns in late November 2026, celebrating the island's rich hospitality heritage and its thriving tourism and dining scene.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, gain valuable experience and compete for the chance to represent Malta at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | Late November 2026
The Malta edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns in late November 2026, celebrating the island's rich hospitality heritage and its thriving tourism and dining scene.
Open to chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the competition is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, gain valuable experience and compete for the chance to represent Malta at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
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Entries Now Open | January 2027
The USA edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns in January 2027, bringing together the nation’s most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Open to hospitality professionals aged 28 and under, the competition offers an opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from leading industry experts and demonstrate the creativity, professionalism and passion shaping the future of American hospitality.
From the kitchen and the dining room to the bar, this is your chance to compete for the honour of representing the United States at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
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Entries Now Open | January 2027
The USA edition of the Global Young Hospitality Championship returns in January 2027, bringing together the nation’s most talented young chefs, waiters and mixologists.
Open to hospitality professionals aged 28 and under, the competition offers an opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from leading industry experts and demonstrate the creativity, professionalism and passion shaping the future of American hospitality.
From the kitchen and the dining room to the bar, this is your chance to compete for the honour of representing the United States at the Global Young Hospitality Championship World Finals.
Find out more about the competition below and submit your entry today.
USA
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