Cooking (Individual)
Make a menu with ingredients and dishes (appetizers/main dishes/desserts).
Description of the skill
Cooking (Individual) involves the preparation of a complete menu—consisting of appetisers, main dishes, and desserts—using the ingredients provided. Competitors are expected to plan and execute each dish independently, demonstrating a strong command of culinary techniques, creativity in presentation, and effective time management. The skill requires precision, a deep understanding of flavour combinations, and the ability to deliver a cohesive and well-balanced meal that meets the given instructions and professional standards.
Competition Rules
Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.
Charter of Judges
Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.
Technical Description
Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.
- Released in November 2026
This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.
The previous International Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre‑task Assignment is available below. It illustrates the competition’s level of difficulty but does not correspond to the document for 2027.
Task Assignment
Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.
- Released in February 2027
(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)
Skill Manager
Person in charge of organising the skill.
Marika Hyvönen
Luovi Vocational College
Judges
The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.
- Application period for judges in May 2026
- Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
- Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027
Partners of the skill
”I was nervous about going and faced challenges during the competition, but I realised I could handle them on my own.
