10-12 September 2025 | Singapore

Young Chef Challenge

Returning to Seafood Expo Asia and debuting in Singapore, the Young Chef Challenge took place from 4-5 September 2024. 

Launched in 2017, this unique event celebrates the next generation of culinary talents, fostering mentorship and providing aspiring chefs with the opportunity to discover and refine their skills.

Keefe Chew, Junior Sous Chef at Naked Finn was crowned the winner of 2024 Young Chef Challenge. 

2024 Competition date and time:

Elimination Round
4 September, from 10:00 – 13:00 (inclusive of judging)

Final Round
5 September, from 10:00 to 13:00 (inclusive of judging)

Cash Prize:
SGD 2,000 for the winner and SGD 1,000 for the 1st runner-up.

2024 Contestants:

Intercontinental RQ Singapore
Pheng Shiau Ong

Naked Finn
Keefe Chew

Pullman Singapore Hill Street
Putri Nur Auni

Pullman Singapore Hill Street
Shanthini Chandran

Synthesis
Ser Xian Zheng

2024 Judging Panel:

Eric Neo

Executive Chef, Capella Singapore
President of Singapore Chefs' Association and the Chairperson of the Asian Culinary Institute Panel of Chefs

Hirofumi Imamura

Chef/Owner, IMAMURA

Ken Loon Tan

Founder, Naked Finn
Co-Owner, Kelly Private Ltd

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วันและเวลาจัดงาน:
10-12 September 2025

10 September 10:00 – 17:30
11 September 10:00 – 17:30
12 September 10:00 – 15:30

Halls D, E & F, Level B2,
Sands Expo and Convention Centre

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