SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

The most prestigious awards went to familiar faces, as well as to several fresh faces. Here’s the list of special awards:

– The Best Chef Rising Star Award powered by Perrier-Jouët: Fatmata Binta from Sierra Leone

This young chef wins this award as an appreciation for her talent and progress in the world of gastronomy.

– The Best Chef Fol-LOVERS Award powered by Custom Culinary: Manoella „Manu” Buffara from Brazil

This award values the opinion of the audience of The Best Chef’s followers on social media.

– The Best Chef Pastry Award powered by Valrhona: Maša Salopek from Slovenia

This award celebrates the best pastry chef among all the chefs.

– The Best Chef Food Art Award powered by Antonius Caviar: Vicky Lau from China 

This award is dedicated to the Best Artist among all the chefs.

– The Best Chef Gourmet Award powered by Maida: RIJKS from Amsterdam (host city)

Joris Bijdendijk (executive chef), Ivan Beusink (chef de cuisine) and Yascha Oosterberg (chef de cuisine) win the award for the best restaurant in the host city.

– The Best Chef New Entry Award powered by Le Nouveau Chef: Henrique Sá Pessoa from Portugal

This category award honours the chef who achieves the highest ranking amongst all the new candidates.

– The Best Chef Voted by Chefs Award powered by Difference Coffee: Björn Frantzen from Sweden 

This award is dedicated to the most voted chef by all the other chefs.

–  The Best Chef Science Award powered by LSG Group: Joan Roca from Spain 

This award is a distinction for the chef who is outstanding in relation to research, experimental techniques and transformation.

– The Best Chef Legend Award powered by Chopin: Alfonso Iaccarino from Italy

This category award celebrates the best chef who is not active in the kitchen as a chef anymore, but who still has a crucial impact on the world of gastronomy.

– The Best Chef Pizza Award powered by Molini Pizzuti: Franco Pepe from Italy

A new award created to celebrate the best pizza chef in the world.