Canadian Chefs Changing the World Through Food

S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy have announced the 10 Canadian finalists competing in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25. The group of talented young chefs will compete this October in Toronto for the chance to be named the Canadian representative in the competition’s Grand Finale in October 2025 in Milan, Italy.

Now in its sixth edition, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition this year received submissions from more than 1,000 young chefs from 15 countries worldwide. Each submission included the chef’s signature dish and was evaluated by culinary experts from ALMA, the World’s Leading International Educational and Training Centre for Italian Cuisine. The experts assessed each dish based on three criteria: technical skills, creativity and a personal belief in the transformative power of gastronomy to make a positive change in society through food.

Calgary born Stefan Armand is a rising culinary star representing Fairmont Express in Victoria. His innovative approach and exceptional skills have earned him a spot in the Canadian regional finals, hosted by TV Personality Pay Chen.

The competition takes place on October 23, 2024, at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. To see the complete list of Canadian chef finalists or for more information on the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25, visit: S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy

Stefan Armand signature dish
Photo Credit Hero: Calgary born chef Stefan Armand, representing Victoria
Photo Credit: Chef Stefan Armand’s signature dish (Aged Vancouver Island rockfish 4 ways with local corn and beans)