The culinary competition will bring together 22 world finalists, including nine Young Chefs, nine Young Waiters, and four Young Mixologists. The chefs and waiters will team up together to design a winning menu and serve their national dishes to the judging panel.

The winning Chef and Waiter will win a cash prize of $10,000. World Young Mixologist elevated by NEFT Vodka will host a special cocktail challenge and the winning mixologist will win a cash prize of $5,000.

Adam Handling, head chef judge, said: “It makes me so proud to see their unwavering passion and determination to succeed and progress in their careers. As someone who competed in this competition a long time ago, I have seen the benefits first-hand and I really would encourage the young talent of this industry to participate in the future.

“They will have experiences that they'll remember forever and meet like-minded people from all over the world. I'm really excited to judge such incredible talent and help them make memories.”

Meet the YCYW finalists:

• England winners: The winning chef Benjamin Mabley from Hartwell House Hotel & Spa and the winning waiter Jade Walker from The Frog London
• USA California winners: The winning chef Marcus Youn from Knife Pleat and the winning waiter Regina Gutierre from The French Laundry
• Monaco winners: The winning chef Jordan Callen from Trinity Monte-Carlo and the winning waiter Daryl Danican from Monte Carlo Bay Hotel
• Singapore winners: The winning chef Ian Tan from Bottega Di Carne Singapore and the winning waiter Belle Torres from Restaurant Zen
• Scotland winners: The winning chef Iain Tennant from Gleneagles Hotel and the winning waiter Anna Wither from Gleneagles Hotel
• Wales winner: The winning chef Sam Everton from Coleg Ceredigion and the winning waiter Carys Webster from Grove of Narberth
• Ireland winners: The winning chef Stiofan Feeney from Aroma, Rome and the winning waiter Francesca Motta from Chapter One
• Cayman Island winners: The winning chef Sebastian Amaya from The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman and the winning waiter Rosie Mckitrick from Agua Restaurant
• Hong Kong winners: The winning chef Ardy Ferguson from Belon and the winning waiter Teddy Tso from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Meet the Young Mixologist finalists:

• England winner: Niamh Preedy from Northcote Hotel
• USA California winner: Mitchell Corriell from Little Beach House, Malibu
• Monaco winner: Luigi Giannini from COYA Monte-Carlo
• Singapore winner: Zana Mohlmann from Manhattan Singapore