Meet the 2025 Golden Chef's Grand Finalists

A huge shout out to all of the outstanding young chefs from Australia and New Zealand who showcased their exceptional talent across the regional cook-offs. From Christchurch to Perth, our judges were truly impressed by the passion and skill brought to the table by the next generation of culinary talent.

As we approach the highly anticipated grand final cook-offs on September 8 and 9 at Fine Food Australia in Sydney, the excitement is building as to who will be crowned the Golden Chef of the Year for the 60th year of the competition! Find out more about our 12 grand finalists, including their culinary journeys so far, and how they're feeling heading into the finals.