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ENTRIES NOW OPEN!


Entries for the 2025 Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award competition are NOW OPEN! If you're an apprentice or junior chef aged 16-24 and meet the eligibility requirements, enter online and tell us why you want to compete. Celebrating 60 years in Australia and 5 years in New Zealand, our goal is to help you shape your future culinary journey and fast-track your career in the kitchen.

Why Should You Participate?

  • Level-up your culinary career and boost your CV
  • Connect and network with fellow chefs
  • Get mentored by experienced chefs with the Australian Culinary Federation and NZChefs
  • Enhance your skills by being evaluated against globally recognised standards
  • Compete for over $38k in prizes, including an amazing international culinary experience
  • Join a competition with a 60-year legacy and a community of over 8,000 chef alumni
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Developing the Next Generation of Chefs since 1965

 

For 60 years, we’ve given young chefs the opportunity to kick start their careers in the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.
The culinary competition provides a platform for emerging talent to benchmark themselves against their peers, learn from leading industry experts and experience the opportunity of a lifetime.

At a Glance

Year Legacy
k+
Participants
since inception
Regional Finals
across ANZ
Grand finalist
chefs
Nestlé Golden
Chef of the year
$k
in prizes
to be won
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