Mitch Lienhard is S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016

Mitch Lienhard, representing the USA, is the winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 competition.

As the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final enters days two, we take the opportunity to meet the 20 finalists and learn what cooking means to them.

Watch the second day's action from the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final where the second 10 finalists prepared their dishes for the jury of top international chefs.

Starting today, 20 young chefs will present their signature dishes to a panel of top chefs: but who will be the winner? See the dishes.

Watch the first day's action from the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final where the first 10 finalists prepared their dishes for the jury of top international chefs.

The young chef representing Africa and Middle East talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Benelux talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing USA talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Germany & Austria talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Latin America talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing North East Asia talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Spain and Portugal talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing China talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Mediterranean Countries talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Switzerland talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Russia, Baltics & CIS talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Canada talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Italy talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Pacific talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing France talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing South East Asia talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing UK and Ireland  talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing East Europe talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Japan talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

The young chef representing Scandinavia talks to us in this interview exclusive ahead of the Grand Finale.

This year's line-up of chef mentors impart some final words of wisdom ahead of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition commencing 13 October.

Shintaro Awa from France, David Andrés Morera from Spain & Portugal and Mitch Lienhard from USA are the three finalists of S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

A chat with Gaggan Anand from Asia's Best Restaurant and one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 about lessons learnt and dreams coming true.

The acclaimed Basque country chef from Arzak and judge at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 shares her advice for young chefs in an evolving gastronomic landscape.

A chat with Italian chef Carlo Cracco, one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, about the link between tradition and creativity.

A chat with the so-called 'streetfood chef' Will Meyrick, from Bali, mentor for South East Asia region at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 competition.

A chat with Baden-born chef Karlheinz Hauser, mentor for the Germany-Austria region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, about fame, focus and working with the best

David Higgs chats with us as one of Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, with sound advice for those starting their career to cooking on fire.

Mauro Colagreco, a judge at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, reveals how hard work and patience are rewarded in professional kitchens.

A chat with Taipei–born chef Steven Liu, known to millions as a judge on MasterChef, mentor for the China region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

A chat with chef Wylie Dufresne, one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, about his past (and future) career as a chef.

A chat with Australian chef Peter Gilmore, from Quay and Bennelong in Sydney, Pacific finalist mentor at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

A chat with Brazilian chef Roberta Sudbrack, one of the Seven Sages at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, about making it as a self-taught cook.

A chat with Israeli chef Meir Adoni, mentor for Mediterranean Region at SPYC 2016, about inspiring young chefs, Middle East cuisine and the new opening in NYC.

An interview with French chef (and honorary Englishman) Claude Bosi, who will mentor the UK and Ireland finalist for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Meet chef Chantel Dartnall, famous for her innovative take on botanical cuisine, mentor for the Africa and Middle East finalist at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

An interview with Romanian chef Adi Hadean, TV and radio personality, and mentor for the East Europe region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

A chat with Japanese chef Yoshihiro Narisawa, known for his dedication to sustainability and the natural environment, mentor at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

A chat with famous chef and eminent figure in Swiss cuisine André Jaeger, mentor for the Switzerland region in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 competition.

Mitch Lienhard will represent the USA at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final.

Meet Mexican chef Guillermo González Beristáin from Pangea restaurant in Monterrey, mentor for the Latin America region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Grégoire Berger will represent Africa and the Middle East in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

Leslie Hottiaux will be the young chef to represent the Pacific region in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

An interview with chef Normand Laprise, from Toque! restaurant in Montreal: Canada mentor at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Tarun Bhatia will be the young chef to represent South East Asia in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

An interview with Sicilian-born chef Christian Puglisi, from Relæ in Copenhagen: he will mentor the Scandinavia finalist for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Rodrigo Sandor is the victorious chef selected to represent East Europe in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

An interview with Davide Oldani, chef at the newly reopened D'O restaurant near Milan and mentor for the Italy region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Chang Liu will be the young chef to represent China in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

Seira Furuya is the young chef selected to represent Japan in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

An interview with David Martin, chef at La Paix restaurant in Brussels and mentor for the Benelux region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Anne-Sophie Taurines is the young chef selected to represent Switzerland in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 final.

Matteo Zonarelli is the young chef finalist to represent North East Asia at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016’s grand final.

An interview with Vladimir Mukhin, chef at the White Rabbit restaurant in Moscow and mentor for Russia-Baltics-CIS region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

George Kataras from M Threadneedle Street, has earned his place as the UK-Ireland Best Young Chef in the semi-final of S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Alessandro Rapisarda is the Young Chef to represent Italy at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final.

An interview with the chef at Mugaritz restaurant, mentor for the chef who will represent the Spain-Portugal region at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Daniel Nates is the Young Chef from Mexico to represent Latin America at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final.

Sean MacDonald has been selected to represent Canada at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Nicolaos Billis will represent the Mediterranean Countries at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Final.

Matthias Walter is going to represent Germany-Austria at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

An exclusive interview with Dominique Crenn, named World’s Best Female Chef by 50 Best Restaurants and USA mentor at S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

Hezret Berdiev will represent the Russia, Baltics & CIS region at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 grand finale.

Nikolaj Schmidt Skadborg will represent the Scandinavian region at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 Grand Finale.

David Andrés has been chosen to represent Spain and Portugal at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 competition in Milan.

Andrea Miacola is going to represent Benelux at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

The role of creativity, knowledge and tradition: an interview with the three starred chef and now mentor to the French S.Pellegrino Young Chef finalist.

Shintaro Awa will represent France at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty gives you his tips on how to create a winning application. Fifth up we invest in skills: here's the video!

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty gives you his tips on how to create a winning application. Fourth up we invest in skills: here's the video!

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty gives you his tips on how to create a winning application. Third up we invest in genius: here's the video!

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty gives you his tips on how to create a winning application. Second up we invest in skills: here's the video!

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Mark Moriarty gives you his tips on how to create a winning application. First up we invest in ingredients: here's the video!