The winning Chef and Waiter will win a cash prize of $10,000. World Young Mixologist elevated by NEFT Vodka will host a special cocktail challenge and the winning mixologist will win a cash prize of $5,000.
Adam Handling, head chef judge, said: “It makes me so proud to see their unwavering passion and determination to succeed and progress in their careers. As someone who competed in this competition a long time ago, I have seen the benefits first-hand and I really would encourage the young talent of this industry to participate in the future.
“They will have experiences that they'll remember forever and meet like-minded people from all over the world. I'm really excited to judge such incredible talent and help them make memories.”
Meet the YCYW finalists:
- England winners: The winning chef Benjamin Mabley from Hartwell House Hotel & Spa and the winning waiter Jade Walker from The Frog London
- USA California winners: The winning chef Marcus Youn from Knife Pleat and the winning waiter Regina Gutierre from The French Laundry
- Monaco winners: The winning chef Jordan Callen from Trinity Monte-Carlo and the winning waiter Daryl Danican from Monte Carlo Bay Hotel
- Singapore winners: The winning chef Ian Tan from Bottega Di Carne Singapore and the winning waiter Belle Torres from Restaurant Zen
- Scotland winners: The winning chef Iain Tennant from Gleneagles Hotel and the winning waiter Anna Wither from Gleneagles Hotel
- Wales winner: The winning chef Sam Everton from Coleg Ceredigion and the winning waiter Carys Webster from Grove of Narberth
- Ireland winners: The winning chef Stiofan Feeney from Aroma, Rome and the winning waiter Francesca Motta from Chapter One
- Cayman Island winners: The winning chef Sebastian Amaya from The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman and the winning waiter Rosie Mckitrick from Agua Restaurant
- Hong Kong winners: The winning chef Ardy Ferguson from Belon and the winning waiter Teddy Tso from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Meet the Young Mixologist finalists:
- England winner: Niamh Preedy from Northcote Hotel
- USA California winner: Mitchell Corriell from Little Beach House, Malibu
- Monaco winner: Luigi Giannini from COYA Monte-Carlo
- Singapore winner: Zana Mohlmann from Manhattan Singapore
