The YOUNG CHEF YOUNG WAITER YOUNG MIXOLOGIST (YYY) competition returns to Thailand on October 15, 2025!
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of young talent in the heart of Thailand! Feste Group is proud to bring the internationally renowned Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist (YYY) competition back to Thailand showcasing the best in the world of food, beverage and hospitality service.
Open to all chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under, the Thailand finals will take place over two days at The Ecole Ducasse Institute in Bangkok! With a cocktail evening and panel discussion on October 14 hosted at the iconic Movenpick Hotel, 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 15th.
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 deliver a world-class dining experience. Winners will be revealed at the end of the competition day and will go on to represent Thailand at the YYY World Finals in early 2026, with a chance to win a share of USD $15,000 grand prize and have their menus featured at the F1 Paddock club.
“We are so excited to bring back such an amazing competition that highlights all the young talent,” 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 local culture and integrate it into every facet of the event.”
The judging panel consists of some of the most influential figures within the F&B scene and local celebrities in Thailand, which will be announced soon. Feste Group’s goal with YYY has always been to gather the F&B community together to continue supporting, and pushing the hospitality industry further in every aspect with this new generation of hospitality trailblazers. YYY isn't just about winning, it is about coming together as a community, pushing boundaries of innovation in food, drink and service.
Applications are currently open to young chefs, waiters and mixologists aged 28 and under. Applications are free, but spots are limited! Submit your application by September 15, 2025! Visit https://youngchefyoungwaiter.com/thailand/ to apply.
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For more information, please feel free to contact:
RUTVI SHAH
Marketing Co-ordinator
rutvi@feste-group.com