The international jury team for GastroErasmus 2027 – 4th International Culinary Competition has officially been confirmed.
Taking place on 20–23 March 2027 in Manavgat, Antalya, Türkiye, GastroErasmus will once again bring together young culinary talents, vocational schools, teachers and professionals from different countries for an international celebration of culinary skills, vocational excellence and cooperation.
A strong and experienced international jury will evaluate the young competitors throughout the competition.
Jury President
Chef Abdi GÜNDÜZ – Türkiye
Jury President
Director of the National Team of the Turkish Chefs and Cooks Federation
Chef Abdi Gündüz will lead the GastroErasmus 2027 jury panel and coordinate the professional evaluation process throughout the competition.
International Jury Members
Chef Gissur GUDMUNDSSON – Iceland / France
Past President of Worldchefs
With extensive international experience and many years of leadership in the global culinary community, Chef Gissur Gudmundsson brings an important international perspective to the GastroErasmus jury.
Daniel AYTON – England
Senior Vice President, World Master Chefs Society
Daniel Ayton brings extensive professional culinary and international competition experience to the jury team.
Radi STAMBOLOV – Bulgaria
Professor, Doctor Honoris Causa – University of Food Technologies, Bulgaria
Associate Professor of Italian Cuisine
Master Trainer – Trainer of Trainers
Sensei of Culinary Diplomacy
Chef Radi Stambolov contributes a strong combination of culinary expertise, academic experience and international training.
Nebojsa MITROVIC – Sweden
Swedish Chef Association, Stockholm
Chef Nebojsa Mitrovic brings professional culinary experience and a strong connection to the Swedish culinary community.
Mariya OZTURK – Bulgaria / Türkiye
Head of Cake Art Bulgaria
TAŞFED – Turkish National Team Chef
Chef Mariya Ozturk will contribute her expertise in pastry, cake art and professional culinary competitions.
Chef Mesut ÖNAL – Türkiye
Vice President of the Turkish Chefs Federation
President of Altın Kepçe Tourism and Chefs Association
Chef Mesut Önal brings extensive experience from Türkiye’s professional culinary organisations and competition environment.
Chef Uğur Ozan GÜNEŞ – Türkiye
Executive Chef of Wagamama Türkiye
National Culinary Team Member
Chef | Food Editor | Consultant
Chef Uğur Ozan Güneş joins the jury with experience across professional kitchens, culinary communication and national-level culinary activities.
Chef Hakan GÜRER – Türkiye
Executive Chef at Litore Resort Hotel & Spa
Turkish National Culinary Team Member
Chef Hakan Gürer brings extensive hospitality-sector and professional culinary experience to the GastroErasmus 2027 jury.
Ali EYİLETEN – Türkiye
Competition Field Coordinator
Ali Eyileten will be responsible for competition field coordination, helping ensure that the technical and operational processes of GastroErasmus 2027 run smoothly throughout the competition.
Experience, Professionalism and International Perspective
The GastroErasmus 2027 jury brings together professionals with experience in international chef organisations, national culinary teams, hospitality, culinary education, professional competitions, pastry arts and academic training.
Their role goes beyond scoring dishes. The jury represents the professional standards, international perspective and educational values that are at the heart of GastroErasmus.
Evaluation will focus on key professional criteria including taste, technical skills, presentation, creativity, organisation and hygiene.
The GastroErasmus Organising Committee would also like to express its sincere appreciation to all jury members who have supported the competition from its early stages and contributed their knowledge, experience and commitment to its continued development.
Their support has played an important role in helping GastroErasmus grow into a recognised international meeting point for culinary education, vocational excellence and international cooperation.
GastroErasmus 2027
📅 20–23 March 2027
📍 Manavgat, Antalya, Türkiye
GastroErasmus 2027 will bring together students, teachers, culinary professionals and VET institutions from across Europe and beyond.
More than a culinary competition, GastroErasmus is an international platform for:
Culinary Excellence · Vocational Skills · International Cooperation · Cultural Exchange · VET Networking · Erasmus+ Partnerships
GastroErasmus 2027 is also proud to be part of the European Skills & VET Week 2027 campaign.
Vocational education powers our future.
Taste the Future, Cook Beyond Borders!