Who sets the pace of global gastronomy today? Who can turn dinner into a spectacle, a plate into a manifesto, and flavor into pure emotion? The answer comes with the latest edition of The Best Chef Awards 2025, held in Milan.
The Best Chef Awards 2025 Milan
This prestigious competition, often referred to as the “Oscar of gastronomy,” is renowned for recognizing the most talented, creative, and influential chefs in the world. The jury, made up of hundreds of experts, journalists, critics, and chefs themselves, evaluates not only taste and technique, but also vision, ethics, and impact on food culture.
In 2025, the culinary stage was dominated by artists who prove that cuisine is much more than just food. It is art, science, emotion, and a statement.
TOP 10 chefs in the world 2025
1. Rasmus Munk – Alchemist, Copenhagen (Denmark)
Two-time winner of The Best Chef Awards. At his restaurant Alchemist, the culinary experience is more like a performance. Here, guests embark on a journey through emotions, visual metaphors, and scientific experiments. Munk believes that food can inspire reflection on the world, from ecology to ethics. This is gastronomy as both art and philosophy.
2. Ana Roš – Hiša Franko, Kobarid (Slovenia)
A charismatic master of flavor who transformed a tiny Alpine town into a culinary mecca. Her dishes tell the story of Slovenia—its mountains, fields, and rivers—blended with global finesse. Roš unites nature with emotion, and tradition with modernity.
3. Himanshu Saini – Trèsind Studio, Dubai (UAE)
A new face of Indian cuisine. Saini creates dishes like works of art—light, conceptual, yet full of soul. He combines molecular precision with the nostalgic flavors of childhood. His success is also a symbol of the growing importance of the Middle East on the global culinary map.
4. Massimo Bottura – Osteria Francescana, Modena (Italy)
A legend of Italian cuisine, a visionary who transforms classics into poetry. His dishes pay tribute to Italian heritage, yet are expressed in the contemporary language of art. In 2025, he received The Best Visionary Award, confirming his status as a mentor in the world of gastronomy.
5. Pía Salazar – NUEMA, Quito (Ecuador)
The world’s best pastry chef. Her desserts are like landscapes—inspired by the nature of Ecuador, full of exotic notes, textures, and colors. She combines the sensuality of the tropics with the finesse of haute cuisine.
6. Debora Fadul – DIACÁ, Guatemala
Ambassador of the terroir philosophy. In her kitchen, she celebrates local ingredients and the farmers who produce them. That’s why Fadul proves that sustainable gastronomy can be just as exciting as modern art.
7. Jason Liu – Ling Long, Shanghai (China)
Award-winning for creativity. His cuisine blends Chinese tradition with futuristic design. Every dish showcases perfection, theatrical flair, and deep respect for culture.
8. Quique Dacosta – Quique Dacosta, Dénia (Spain)
A master of aesthetics and food art. Every plate he creates is a work of art inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Dacosta redefines the concept of beauty in gastronomy. That’s why his cuisine is a feast for the senses and the eyes.
9. Diego Guerrero – DSTAgE, Madrid (Spain)
Awarded for scientific innovation in the kitchen. Guerrero combines science, technology, and emotion. He also creates an experience that merges experimentation with the joy of eating.
10. Prateek Sadhu – Naar, Kasauli (India)
Best debut of the year. His cuisine is a journey through the flavors of the Himalayas. A wild, primal, and spiritual adventure. Sadhu combines tradition with modern storytelling. That’s why he creates dishes that taste like a story about identity.
Why is The Best Chef Awards more than just a ranking?
The The Best Chef Awards competition was born from the idea that cuisine is not just about technique, but also an expression of humanity, vision, and courage. Each edition highlights diversity and inclusivity. The chefs come from different cultures, continents, and have their own unique cooking philosophies.
This year, the number of voters almost doubled. This shows that the world of gastronomy attracts not only the elite, but also a growing community of enthusiasts, scientists, and artists.
“Milan is more than a city. It’s a culinary identity. A place where recipes turn into stories, and stories become movement,” says Joanna Ślusarczyk, PhD, co-founder of The Best Chef Awards.
TOP 10 Chefs 2025 – A Shared Philosophy
Although each of the winners represents a different country and style, they are united by one thing – the belief that cuisine has the power to change the world. That’s why, in their hands, food becomes a language of emotion, education, and awareness.
From experimental cuisine in Copenhagen to the Slovenian mountains, from futuristic Dubai to tropical Quito. All the chefs from the world’s top 10 prove that the future of gastronomy is about courage, empathy, and constant evolution.
The Best Chef Awards 2025 – where taste meets vision
This year, Milan was not only the host, but also a symbol. A symbol of a city that breathes creativity while cherishing its roots.
It was here, in the heart of Lombardy, that people gathered who see food as more than just taste—they see it as an idea.
As Rasmus Munk said:
“Food can be a medium that inspires change. It’s the language of the future.”
