Three chefs from the Philippines have been honored at the prestigious eighth edition of the Best Chef Awards in Dubai. Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery in Makati stood out among over 170 chefs worldwide, earning a Two Knives (World Class) rating, a significant recognition of his culinary prowess.
Chele Gonzalez of Gallery by Chele in Taguig and Stephan Duhesme of Metiz Restaurant in Makati also received accolades, both achieving the One Knife (Excellent) rating. Additionally, Filipino chef Johanne Siy, who leads the Singapore-based Lolla restaurant, was among the over 200 chefs recognized with the One Knife award.
According to a L!fe report, this year, the Best Chef Awards honored 550 chefs from 61 countries. Leading the global rankings were Rasmus Munk of Denmark’s Alchemist, who secured the top spot, followed by Albert Adrià of Enigma in Spain and Eric Vildgaard of Jordnær in Denmark, all recipients of the highest Three Knives (The Best) distinction.
The awards are determined by votes from 348 chefs and 220 experts, including food journalists and gastronomy specialists from 63 nations. Chefs are evaluated on a tiered scale, where One Knife signifies excellence, Two Knives denotes world-class expertise, and Three Knives represents top-tier culinary mastery with 80% or more of the maximum possible points.
The Best Chef Awards aim to celebrate culinary excellence and inspire the next generation of chefs by highlighting global talent and passion.
