Draft as of 10 April 2026. Competition will be confirmed by 30 April 2026 Important Note - See competition criteria before reading this info: Please read the competition criteria before submitting the application form.
Class 2617: Junior NZ Chicken Main Dish
Monday 5 October 2026
Prep Kitchen 11 am - 12 noon | 60 minutes
Competitors must be enrolled in a recognised programme of tertiary study.
Competitors are to prepare and present two identical, individual NZ Chicken main dishes.
Competitors will be provided with 1 large or 2 small chicken breasts.
Any or all dairy used must be from the Anchor Food Professionals range, competitors are to bring in all other ingredients required.
The dishes must be completed and served in 60 minutes.
TWO (2) recipe cards and ONE (1) description card are to be provided.
Competitors should read the full criteria for more information on judging, hygiene, kitchen layout etc.
As spaces are limited one competitor per establishment will be allowed in the first instance. A reserve list will be kept if spaces become available.
Application form available.
Please apply by 15 July 2026
Confirmed competitors will be advised by end of July 2026
Awards/Medal Ceremony at approximately 4:30 pm on 5 October 2026
Draft as of 10 April 2026. Competition will be confirmed by 30 April 2026
Important Note - See competition criteria before reading this info: Please read the competition criteria before submitting the application form.
Class 2617: Junior NZ Chicken Main Dish
Monday 5 October 2026
Prep Kitchen 11 am - 12 noon | 60 minutes
Competitors must be enrolled in a recognised programme of tertiary study.
Competitors are to prepare and present two identical, individual NZ Chicken main dishes.
Competitors will be provided with 1 large or 2 small chicken breasts.
Any or all dairy used must be from the Anchor Food Professionals range, competitors are to bring in all other ingredients required.
The dishes must be completed and served in 60 minutes.
TWO (2) recipe cards and ONE (1) description card are to be provided.
Competitors should read the full criteria for more information on judging, hygiene, kitchen layout etc.
As spaces are limited one competitor per establishment will be allowed in the first instance. A reserve list will be kept if spaces become available.
Application form available.
Please apply by 15 July 2026
Confirmed competitors will be advised by end of July 2026
Awards/Medal Ceremony at approximately 4:30 pm on 5 October 2026