Taylor’s Culinary Challenge 2026: Take Your Culinary Dreams to Greater Heights and Win Cash Prizes and an Exclusive Masterclass

Take the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess.

Published 29 Jun 2026

Taylor’s Culinary Challenge 2026

Does the heat of the kitchen excite you? Got your own recipes brewing in your head? 

Step up to the plate to join Taylor’s Culinary Challenge 2026 and stand a chance to win cash prizes, as well as an exclusive masterclass with an award-winning chef and a gastronomic dining experience!

All you have to do is submit an original recipe of your own. If you are selected, you will have the opportunity to bring it to life and cook it for a panel of judges in the regional challenge. Make it into the top five, and you’ll have the honour of entering the grand finale, where you’ll face off against the other regional winners.

If you’re looking to let your culinary talents shine, this is your chance!

Read on for more details.

What you need to know

The competition is open to secondary students in Form 4 – 5, Year 10 – 11, and Senior 2 – 3 (UEC) nationwide. You will be competing in teams of two, where you’ll be required to submit your original recipes with the theme, “From Farm to Flame: The Young Chef Poultry Challenge”.

If your recipe is chosen, you will advance to the regional challenge, where you will prepare and cook your recipe for the judges’ tasting within a 60-minute time limit. These regional challenges will take place in Johor, Penang and Klang Valley. 

The top five teams with the highest overall scores from each region will advance to the grand finale, which will be held at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered for all finalists, along with one accompanying guardian. 

The prizes include:

  • 1st Prize: RM5,000
  • 2nd Prize: RM3,000
  • 3rd Prize: RM2,000

All winners will also receive an exclusive masterclass with an award-winning chef, a Michelin-starred dining experience, and a speciality knife set. 

How to register

Watch the Online Demonstration Session Video to gain practical insights into culinary techniques, pick up expert tips from our chefs, and receive further insights on the competition requirements and expectations.

Next, register for the competition via your school counsellors. Alternatively, you can also leave your details below, and we will provide you with the full registration details.

The deadline for registration and submission of your original recipe is 9 July 2026.

Key dates:

  • Registration deadline: 9 July 2026
  • Regional Challenge (Johor): 11 July 2026
  • Regional Challenge (Penang and Selangor): 25 July 2026
  • Mentoring Phase: 26 July – 28 August 2026
  • Grand Finale: 29 August 2026

Why should you participate?

  • Showcase your own unique recipe in a nationwide competition
  • Gain mentorship from experienced chefs to sharpen your culinary skills
  • Win cash prizes, an exclusive masterclass with an award-winning chef, and a gastronomic dining experience

Create culinary magic with Taylor’s. Register below to learn more.

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