NZ Chefs Emerging Chef of the Year - Entry fee for NZ Chefs' member
Class 2504: NZ Emerging Chef of the Year 3 Heats Tuesday | 120 minutes
Please note that competitors must be under 25 years of age on 1st July 2025. This is a live cooking event that may consist of three heats. The competitor with the highest score across all heats will be awarded the title of NZ Emerging Chef of the Year 2025.
Competitors are required to prepare and cook a TWO Course menu for two (2) covers served within 120 minutes under Worldchefs competition guidelines. The menu should be suitable for serving in an upmarket restaurant.
1st Course – to be presented between 80 and 90 minutes into the competition
Competitors are to produce Two identical, individually plated portions of a main course which must feature fresh Akaroa Salmon and be complemented by at least two (2) vegetables and appropriate starch with sauce/garnish.
The main course must also feature a minimum of one (1) Nestlé professional product from the provided list.
2nd Course - to be presented between at 110 and 120 minutes into the competition
Competitors are to produce Two identical, individually plated portions of a dessert suitable for an upmarket restaurant. They must feature one (1) Nestlé product from the provided list
Any or all Dairy used must be from the Anchor Food Professionals range, competitors are to bring in all other ingredients required.
Plated Dessert Regulations
The desserts must show different elements of skills involved in the pastry kitchen, be seasonal, and suitable for an upmarket restaurant.
It is recommended that the dessert contain at least 3 main components
One of these components should be served chilled
One should be frozen
One of the components should be served warm or hot
Sponsors Product
Each contestant will be supplied with 1x skin on, bone out, fillet of Akaroa Salmon, approx 600gms
Class 2504: NZ Emerging Chef of the Year 3 Heats Tuesday | 120 minutes
Please note that competitors must be under 25 years of age on 1st July 2025. This is a live cooking event that may consist of three heats. The competitor with the highest score across all heats will be awarded the title of NZ Emerging Chef of the Year 2025.
Competitors are required to prepare and cook a TWO Course menu for two (2) covers served within 120 minutes under Worldchefs competition guidelines. The menu should be suitable for serving in an upmarket restaurant.
1st Course – to be presented between 80 and 90 minutes into the competition
Competitors are to produce Two identical, individually plated portions of a main course which must feature fresh Akaroa Salmon and be complemented by at least two (2) vegetables and appropriate starch with sauce/garnish.
The main course must also feature a minimum of one (1) Nestlé professional product from the provided list.
2nd Course - to be presented between at 110 and 120 minutes into the competition
Competitors are to produce Two identical, individually plated portions of a dessert suitable for an upmarket restaurant. They must feature one (1) Nestlé product from the provided list
Any or all Dairy used must be from the Anchor Food Professionals range, competitors are to bring in all other ingredients required.
Plated Dessert Regulations
The desserts must show different elements of skills involved in the pastry kitchen, be seasonal, and suitable for an upmarket restaurant.
It is recommended that the dessert contain at least 3 main components
Sponsors Product
Each contestant will be supplied with 1x skin on, bone out, fillet of Akaroa Salmon, approx 600gms
Sponsors Information
Akaroa Salmon connect here
Nestlé products choice: Maggi vegetable booster, Buitoni Tomato coulis, Nestlé Docello royal dark chocolate coverture, Docello Vanilla Mousse, Nescafé Coffee.
Heats
Competitors will be allocated to heats
Application form available (limited to 4 applications per training establishment)
Please apply by 14 March 2025
Confirmed competitors will be advised by 21 March 2025
Medal/Award Ceremony approximately 4pm