Promoting Hospitality as a career of choice, a profession, and a vocation. WorldYYY is a global competition open to all young professional Chefs, Waiters, and Mixologist from any background.
Combining a 45-year heritage with a lively new format, 2019 saw the hugely exciting, highly successful return of YYY. Expanding over the years 2022 saw our first global audience with 7 countries from around the world competing for the title of World YYY Champion.
The competition hit the global stage again in 2023 being bigger, better and, more sustainable than ever, supporting the global hospitality community and providing a platform for creativity, education and innovation that can be shared by all. In 2024, Young Mixologist category expanded to all competing countries, thanks to NEFT Vokda. As we continue to grow, these events will offer even greater opportunities for young talents in the culinary and hospitality industries, fostering international collaboration and providing a
The aim of WorldYYY is simple: to uncover the very best young talent in our industry and help equip them with relevant skills, current knowledge and the network needed to succeed in the world of hospitality.
Devised by previous winners and respected hospitality experts, the competition has a fresh modern approach that focusses on tasks and criteria that are challenging, educational and fun.
Entrants have the opportunity to meet high profile industry professionals, learn new skills and make new friends at a competition like no other.
Being part of the WorldYYY is a once in a lifetime experience as it allows competitors to test their proficiency and progress their careers whilst learning, building new relationships, and developing their potential.
World Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist showcases all aspects of hospitality. Inspiring, empowering, and inclusive, most of all we celebrate the capabilities and diversity of our amazing industry.
The aim of World YYY is simple: to uncover the very best young talent in our industry and help equip them with relevant skills, current knowledge and the network needed to succeed in the world of hospitality.
Devised by previous winners and respected hospitality experts, the competition has a fresh modern approach that focusses on tasks and criteria that are challenging, educational and fun.
Entrants have the opportunity to meet high profile industry professionals, learn new skills and make new friends at a competition like no other.
Being part of the WorldYYY is a once in a lifetime experience as it allows competitors to test their proficiency and progress their careers whilst learning, building new relationships, and developing their potential.
World Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist showcases all aspects of hospitality. Inspiring, empowering, and inclusive, most of all we celebrate the capabilities and diversity of our amazing industry.
The Social Company
I'm so pleased to be involved in this year's Young Chef Young Waiter and to help promote the hospitality industry to young people. read more It's fast-paced and hectic but a rewarding, exciting industry to be a part of and this competition is a great way for young people to start out.
CORE BY CLARE SMYTH
This program is all about education and raising the skill levels in both chefs and waiters. read more It is an opportunity for young professionals to meet and learn from some of the best in the industry. It is important to shine a spotlight on our industry to show what a great career path it is and what the opportunities are within it. We need to attract more talent along with encouraging the talent we already have.
Caractère
Without the passion and determination of young chefs and young waiters there would be no future for our industry. read more There's nothing quite like working in hospitality and to succeed you have to have a certain level of grit and ambition. This competition gives young talent the opportunity to stand out amongst the others and prove what an exciting and special industry ours is to work in.
Tom's Kitchen
The Young Chef Young Waiter is one of the most respected competitions in the country and one that helps to highlight the very best of homegrown talent we have in this industry. read more It brings together the very best that we have working across the whole of the UK in our restaurants and hotels. It’s a fantastic way to showcase our future shining stars that can in turn help to attract the next generation of chefs and waiters into this amazing industry of ours. This is a competition that nurtures, educates and guides them onto their own career paths and most importantly to standing proudly on their own two feet.
The Wolseley Group
For me being the head judge for YCYW is very special, it's a completion of my journey as I was fortunate enough to win the competition in 2000. read more I still remember how it felt, who I competed with and what I learnt about myself. The new revitalised format will be more relevant, engaging, fun and educational; reflecting the modern challenges young professionals now face and showcase the breath of skill and talent they now need to excel in this industry. I cannot wait until October to meet all the finalists and I know the same applies with the many industry leaders who will be enthusiastically sharing their knowledge, passion and knowhow with all involved.
Nth Degree
As the past Chairman of the competition from 2006 to 2012, I'm was delighted to relaunch the Young Chef Young Waiter concept and give a new generation a fantastic opportunity to excel in the hospitality industry. read more The revamped now global competition will have an X Factor style to it so contestants can demonstrate their best work and passion for their vocation. I'm excited to partner again with UK Hospitality and the Restaurant Association for the 44th anniversary of the competition. I've recruited the best people in the hospitality industry, so our roster of judges includes Adam Handling, Mark Sargeant, Mario Perera, Michael Kwan, Simon King, Andy Downton, Johanna Wimmer and many more fabulous industry experts.
Burnt Chocolate Consultancy’
When I first moved to London I didn't know too much about the restaurant world, the massive part it would play in my life and what a great career it could be. read more By working hard and having the correct guidance anyone can achieve their goals. Now it's my turn to give back to the next generation and help showcase the great industry we work in.
The dorchester grill
Entering competitions such as YCYW has developed me personally and professionally and has pushed my career to the next level. read more It is a great opportunity for young talents to stand out and show others what an exciting industry we work in. This competition is all about education and learning from other young professionals whilst working alongside the legends of our industry.
