S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has crowned Tengis Battur as the winner of the Canada Regional Final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27, earning the opportunity to represent the region at the prestigious Grand Finale in Milan in 2027.
The Regional Final brought together some of the country’s most exciting emerging culinary talent, with finalists presenting their signature dishes to an esteemed Local Jury of internationally recognized chefs. Following a day of competition, Tengis Battur impressed the judges with the dish ‘Steppe Into Spring’, reflecting his journey and ambition to help shape the future of Mongolian cuisine on the world stage, demonstrating exceptional technical skill, creativity and a clear vision for the future of gastronomy.
“Winning the Canada Regional Final is an incredible honour and a meaningful milestone in my culinary journey, said Tengis Battur, winner of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Competition Regional Final. Through ‘Steppe Into Spring’, I wanted to share a story of my heritage while showcasing the creativity and potential of Mongolian cuisine. I’m grateful to the jury, my mentors and everyone who has supported me along the way, and I’m excited to represent Canada at the Grand Finale in Milan.”
Three other chefs were awarded at the Regional Final, winning the collateral awards, and will have the chance to win respective global titles, also announced at the Grand Finale in 2027:
- S.PELLEGRINO FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD – Kalyan Chakraborty, Ontario Rabbit and Everything It Ate for Dinner (recognizing chefs who demonstrate sustainable practices through their signature dish)
- ACQUA PANNA CONNECTION IN GASTRONOMY AWARD – Jungun Yang, A Tide Between Two Shores: A Haenyeo Story: From Busan to Vancouver (recognizing the chefs who successfully connect tradition with modernity in their culinary approach.)
- FINE DINING LOVERS AWARD – Jungun Yang, A Tide Between Two Shores: A Haenyeo Story: From Busan to Vancouver (recognizing the chef who best expresses their personal beliefs through their signature dish)
