YCO 2026 SCHEDULE

1 February 2026

Grand Opening Ceremony (Bangalore)

2 February 2026

Movement of teams to Round-1 host cities

United World of Young Chefs

3 February 2026

Round 1 Competition (all locations)

4 February 2026

Memorandum of Understanding

Announcement of Top 10, Plate Trophy & Dr Bose Challenge qualifiers

5 February 2026

Dr Bose Culinary International Challenge

Plate Trophy Competition

6 February 2026

Grand Final – Top 10 Competition

Closing & Awards Ceremony