“White Swan Cup” 2025 World Youth Cantonese Cuisine Chef Competition
- Competition Overview
Dates: June - September 2025
Venue: White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou
Mission: To preserve Cantonese culinary heritage, cultivate young talent, and promote global recognition of Cantonese cuisine.
Hosts: World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry (WFCCI), Guangdong Tourism Holdings Group
Organizers:State Guesthouse and Tourism Hotel Catering Committee of WFCCI, White Swan Hotel Co., Ltd.
- Competition Categories
1. Fine Cantonese Cuisine
- Designated Dish: Mandarin Fish (provided by the committee)
- Self-Selected Dish: Poultry-based creation (ingredients self-supplied)
2. Cantonese Dim Sum
- Designated Dish: Creative Shrimp Dumplings (provided by the committee)
- Self-Selected Dish: Flaky Pastry (ingredients self-supplied)
- Competition Stages
1. Preliminary Round (Online)
- Dates: June 1 - July 10, 2025
- Requirements:
- Submit 1 dish video (2–3 minutes, 1080P horizontal format) showcasing:
- Full cooking process
- Dish inspiration and ingredient details
- Include 3 high-resolution photos (top, front, and side views)
* Prohibited Ingredients: Shark fin, abalone, wild animals, etc.
- Submission:
- Send entry form, quality card, and video to: wscup@whiteswanhotel.com
- Deadline: July 10, 2025
2. Finals (On-site)
- Dates: September 2025 (exact date TBA)
- Venue: White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou
- Rules:
- 90 minutes to complete designated + self-selected dishes
- Judging criteria: Flavor, creativity, presentation
- Eligibility
- Age: Chef (16-40 years), Assistant (16-45 years)
- Team Composition: 1 chef + 1 assistant (per team, 1 category only)
- Registration Deadline: Submit entry form (with ID copies and photos) by July 10, 2025
- Awards & Benefits
- Prizes: Certificates, trophies, and cash prizes for winning teams.
- Career Opportunities: Priority recruitment into Guangdong Tourism Holdings’ luxury hotels with competitive benefits.
- Fees & Logistics
- No Entry Fee
- Finals Support:
- Free accommodation and meals for non-Guangzhou teams (2 persons/team).
- The organizing committee will provide each finalist (including assistants) with a chef uniform set (1 uniform, 1 hat, 1 apron). Participants should wear dark-colored chef pants, prepared by themselves.
- Self-Covered Costs: Travel expenses, self-selected dish ingredients.
- How to Compete
- Download and complete the Preliminary Round Entry Form (see website).
- Submit qualifying materials via email.
- The results of participating in the Final Competition will be determined by the organizing committee.
- Finalists must attend all September events (the Final Competition, Award Ceremony, Culinary Culture Exhibition).
- Contact
Organizing Committee Secretariat
- World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry:
Steven Ma: +86 138 1168 3016
- White Swan Hotel:
Hotel Main Line: +86 20 8188 6968 ext. 30123
Eason Zhang (Registration for applicants within the Chinese Mainland): +86 150 1425 7632
Fiona Chen (Registration for applicants outside the Chinese Mainland): +86 181 2217 8066
Join us to showcase your talent and elevate Cantonese cuisine worldwide!
*Final interpretation rights reserved by the Organizing Committee.