Calling all young chefs

Entries are now open for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition’s second edition.

The international competition divides applicants in 20 geographical regions; and 10 semi-finalists from each compete at a local event.

Submit applications, with a signature dish, on www.finedininglovers.com. Chefs need to be under 30 and working as professionals in a restaurant, either as chefs, sous chefs or chefs de partie, for at least one year. The deadline for entries is March 31.

A local jury will select a finalist according to five Golden Rules: ingredients, skills, genius, beauty, message.

Last year’s winner, Mark Moriarty, will guide candidates with a series of video tips on finedininglovers.com. Last year, two chefs from the UAE made it to the semi-finals competing at a local competition.