Registrations close 11 November 2026

News & Media

Announcements, results and coverage

The media hub for announcements, regional results, Grand Finale updates, press coverage, photographs and videos.

27 October 2026

Curtain Raiser

Season launch and announcement of IIHM Young Chef India 2026.

Updates to follow

11 November 2026

Registration Updates

Final call notices as registrations close.

Updates to follow

20 November 2026

Prequalifiers Declared

The best 40 entries across India are announced.

Updates to follow

28 November 2026

Regional Finals

Practical competition rounds at IIHM campuses.

Updates to follow

1 December 2026

Regional Results

The eight Grand Finale competitors are confirmed.

Updates to follow

12 December 2026

Grand Finale

Knife Skills and the Fish & Mystery Basket challenge.

Updates to follow

4–21 January 2027

Training Period

Winner and runner-up train in Kolkata under IIHM chefs.

Updates to follow

1 February 2027

IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2027 Opening

Opening Ceremony in Hyderabad.

Updates to follow