A Global Search for Culinary Talent

The prestigious 50 Best Restaurants Scholarship is back, in partnership with Parmigiano Reggiano, seeking the culinary legends of tomorrow. This year, over a hundred aspiring chefs competed, but only 25 exceptional talents have made it to the next round, showcasing their skills from kitchens across the globe.

Incredible Career Opportunities Await!

The prize for the scholarship winner is nothing short of transformative: an all-expenses-paid internship at world-renowned restaurants. This year, the lucky candidate will get the chance to hone their craft at El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and SingleThread in the USA, both scheduled for early 2026.

Meet the Dynamic 25 Candidates

Here's a closer look at the 25 chefs vying for this prestigious title:

**Adrian Viteri, 25** from Ecuador, currently cooking at Caelis in Barcelona, Spain. @Adrian_viteri2000.

**Aimee Dunn, 25** from South Africa, working at La Colombe in Cape Town. @lilsnoek.cooks.

**Anderson Greaves, 25** from Barbados, chef at Derriére in Holetown. @Anderson_Greaves.

**Andrés Rodriguez, 22** from Colombia, currently at Cascajal, Bogotá. @kennahjr11.

**Angélica Ortiz, 35** from Colombia, now at Café Mars in New York, USA. @angeortizmaya.

**Ayşe Nur Erkal, 23** from Türkiye, a culinary student in Istanbul. @aysenurerkll.

**Brooke Moore, 22** from New Zealand, cooking at Whitton Malt House in Australia. @brookeemily.m.

**Charles Harrielson, 36** from the USA, working self-employed. @charles_harrielson.

**Christian Nwabunike, 21** from Nigeria, chef at The Burgundy Restaurant in Abuja. @Chrs_xtian.

**David Araka, 30** from Nigeria, working as a private chef. @raka_dei.

**Emilia Messina, 20** from the USA, a student at the Culinary Institute of America. @milliemessinapastry.

**Eva Stepak-Heritier, 29** from France, currently at Pétrelle in Paris. @lecarnetdeva.

**Guillermo Amado Lordemann, 40** from Peru, cooking in Switzerland at Guanaco. @guilleamann.

**Isabelle Hon, 37** from Hong Kong, working at Eight in Calgary, Canada. @isabelleinyyc.

**Jessica Sacco, 21** from Italy, currently at Mont Bar in Barcelona. @Jessicasacco_.

**Joyson Jelly, 19** from India, working at Ye Caterina in Goa.

**Judilen Schmuck, 35** from the Philippines, cooking at Garner Hotel in Austria. @chef_tatsy.

**Kenta Asazu, 21** from the USA, currently at Bouillon Bilk in Montreal. @kentalunch.

**Lihle Mahambehlala, 25** from South Africa, working at Fyn in Cape Town. @Kamvelihle_panda.

**Luis Enrique Espinosa Cabrera, 23** from Mexico, at La Olla in Oaxaca City. @luis.escab.

**Marina Cavenaghi, 22** from Brazil, currently at Tuju in São Paulo. @marinacavenaghi.

**Nahudy Ruíz Rodriguez, 23** from Costa Rica, working at Kalon Surf in Quepos. @ruiz_nahu.

**Sakshi Mayekar, 23** from India, at Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis. @Sakshi_may.

**Sanskriti Khare, 22** from the USA, currently at Vernick Food and Drink in Philadelphia. @sans_khare.

**Taryn de Kock, 31** from South Africa, self-employed chef. @tarryngdk.

Mark Your Calendars!

Stay tuned as the winner is set to be announced at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony on June 18, 2025. Don't miss this chance to witness the rise of the culinary stars of tomorrow!