The Journey
From India's competition kitchens to the global stage
IIHM Young Chef India 2026 is the national culinary competition through which young culinary talent can progress towards the global IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2027.
Stage by Stage
The road to Hyderabad
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Curtain Raiser | 27 October 2026 |
| Registrations Close | 11 November 2026 |
| Prequalifiers Declared | 20 November 2026 |
| Regional Finals | 28 November 2026 |
| Regional Finals Results | 1 December 2026 |
| Grand Finale | 12 December 2026 |
| Training Period | 4–21 January 2027 |
| IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2027 Opening – Hyderabad | 1 February 2027 |
Training in Kolkata
The winner and runner-up will undergo training in Kolkata for over a month under IIHM chefs.
Support Provided
IIHM will provide accommodation and daily subsistence for the winner and runner-up during the Kolkata practice period.