
Hedda Lund Børresen represents Trondheim-Trøndelag at the 2026 European Young Chef Award
“My expectations for the European Young Chef Award 2026 are to meet young chefs who share the same passion and excitement for their regions as

“My expectations for the European Young Chef Award 2026 are to meet young chefs who share the same passion and excitement for their regions as

“Participating in the European Young Chef Award is an experience I never imagined I would have at this stage of my journey. It is an

“Participating in the European Young Chef Award 2026 represents an extraordinary opportunity to challenge myself, exchange ideas with talented young chefs from across Europe, and

“It is difficult to put into words what representing Menorca at the European Young Chef Award means to me. It is an overwhelming feeling and

“Through the European Young Chef Award, I hope to challenge myself, learn from other talented young chefs, exchange ideas and build new connections. I see

“My participation in the European Young Chef Award is an opportunity to present the gastronomic heritage of my homeland, but also to exchange ideas and

“Every dish has a story behind it. My role as a chef is to make sure that story continues to be told,” affirms Gabriel Quitério,

“My expectations for this tournament are high, I plan on giving it my all so that I can show my region in full glow, to

“I am currently preparing for the European Young Chef Award 2026 in Gozo, Malta. Looking to the future, I hope to continue learning from great

“Following the first position at the national level, I won the privilege of representing the Banat region in Malta, within the prestigious European Young Chef