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.

  • Released in May 2026

Charter of Judges

Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the marking system.

  • Released in May 2026

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.)

Test Project

Test Project 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 Competition Manager

Person in charge of organising the skill.

Marika Hyvönen.

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

  • Luovi Vocational College logo.

In co-operation

  • Ministry of Education and Culture Finland logo.
  • Finnish National Agency for Education logo.