Key Dates
The Euro-Toques Rising Pastry Chef of the Year Competition 2026 opens for entries on Thursday, 30th July 2026.
Start by simply registering your participation using the form below.
Candidates will have to submit their written entries in the form of a recipe and picture by Monday 17th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on either Monday 24th or Tuesday 25th August 2026 on zoom
The Euro-Toques Rising Pastry Chef of the Year Competition 2026 is scheduled for Monday 5th October 2026 at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk
The Rising Star of the year will be formally announced during the Young Chef 2026 Gala Dinner held on Sunday 11th October at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin.

How to Enter
- Read all the important information about the competition here General Guidelines
- Make your Social Media Entry on Instagram using hashtag #RisingPastry2026.
- Make sure your Instagram account is PUBLIC, not private. If the account is private we will not be able to tag you and repost your content.
- Fill in the online entry form below. Make sure you fill all required fields.
- You will receive an e-mail confirming your submission. If you do not receive a confirmation please contact us at office@euro-toques.ie
Your entry
To enter the Euro-Toques Rising Pastry Chef of the Year Competition 2026 presented by La Rousse Foods please fill out the application form below.