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Golden Chef's 2026

ENTER NOW — GOLDEN CHEF'S 2026!

Ready to level-up your chef game? Entries for the 2026 Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award are NOW OPEN! This is your chance to boost your skills, get industry recognition, and connect with chefs across Australia and New Zealand. 

  • Get mentored by experienced chefs from the Australian Culinary Federation, NZChefs and other industry legends.
  • Join a comp with over 60 years of credibility and 8,000+ alumni.
  • Test your skills against global standards and accelerate your career.
  • Score a share of $28K AUD in prizes.
  • Win the top title and enjoy an international culinary trip and work experience to Singapore valued at $10,000 AUD. 

So what are you waiting for? Enter now or encourage a fellow chef to apply!

*Register between 09.03.26 (AEDT) – 15.05.26 (AEST). AU/NZ res. 18+ & culinary employee/student. For entry details, eligibility, exclusions, limits, prize details and T&Cs visit https://nes.tl/kotkgk5s. Promoter is Nestlé Australia Ltd and Nestlé New Zealand Limited.

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Developing the Next Generation of Chefs since 1965

 

For over 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

61
Year Legacy
8k+
Participants
since inception
12
Regional Finals 
across ANZ
11
Grand finalist
chefs
1
Nestlé Golden
Chef of the year
$28k
in prizes 
to be won
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