“White Swan Cup” 2025 World Youth Cantonese Cuisine Chef Competition

• 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