The YOUNG CHEF YOUNG WAITER YOUNG MIXOLOGIST (YYY) competition returns to Hong Kong for its third year on October 20, 2025!

August 12th, 2025

The international "Olympics of Hospitality" is back! Feste Group is proud to bring the internationally acclaimed Young Chef, Young Waiter, Young Mixologist (YYY) competition to Hong Kong for its third consecutive year, continuing its mission to spotlight the best emerging talent in the world of food, beverage, and service. 

Open to all chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the Hong Kong finals will take place over three days at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Tsim Tsa Tsui! With an afternoon of Masterclasses across all categories taking place on October 13th, a cocktail evening and panel discussion on October 19 hosted at the iconic Regent Hotel, our official hotel partner, offering finalists a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow competitors. And finally the competition day where finalists will compete in front of VIP guests and judges on October 20th. 

Finalists will undergo a series of skill-based challenges in their respective categories, culminating in a three-course service challenge, where chefs, waiters, and mixologists are paired into teams to deliver a world-class dining experience. Winners will be revealed at the end of the competition day and will go on to represent Hong Kong at the YYY World Finals in early 2026, with a chance to win a share of USD $15,000 grand prize and have their menu feature at the F1 Paddock club.

We are so excited to bring back such an amazing competition that highlights all the young talent our city has cultivated,” says Abby Cadman, CEO of Feste Group. “This competition gives them a platform and community on a global scale to share their knowledge, passion, creativity, and enthusiasm. This year, we really want to shine light on Hong Kong’s culture and integrate it into every facet of the event.

One of the significant opportunities for the finalists is getting to be mentored and learn from some of the industry’s biggest and most respected names which will be announced soon. Feste Group’s goal with YYY has always been to gather Hong Kong’s F&B community together to continue supporting, and pushing the hospitality industry further in every aspect with this new generation of hospitality trailblazers.

Applications to join the Hong Kong competition are still open until September 15th! Entries are free for all contestants aged 28 and under with a valid HKID or working Visa. Visit https://youngchefyoungwaiter.com/hong-kong/ to apply.

For more information, please visit our instagram page @ycywhongkong.

For photo’s of last year’s 2024 competition, please visit here.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

For more information, please feel free to contact:

RUTVI SHAH

Marketing Co-ordinator

rutvi@feste-group.com