Greetings, passionate foodies and culinary connoisseurs! The Evolution Masters 2023 culinary competition has drawn to an exciting close, leaving us with hearts full of joy and tables brimming with scrumptious delicacies. As we savour this incredible journey, one thing radiates brighter than the most tantalising dishes – your radiant smiles!

Now, it’s time to introduce the extraordinary winners and participants of Evolution Masters 2023, individuals who have etched their names into the annals of Australian culinary excellence.

Beginner Challenge
1st Place: Maria Fretes
2nd Place: Billy Kesek
3rd Place: Sanjaya Parajuli
Special Mentions: Ana Carolina Cardoso Moreira, Luiza Vitoria Moreira Da Rocha
Participants: Alvaro Leonardo Gaviria Bermudez, Amarbayasgalan Enkhbat, Ken Yoshida, Naranchimeg Bolisoli, Nicolas Andre, Rodrigo Mendez, Sarha Leon, Ankhbayar Usukhsaikhan, Chippy Palma

Commercial Cookery Culinary Challenge
1st Place: Juan Sebastian Montoya
2nd Place: Alex Junqueira
3rd Place: Megawati Thang
Special Mentions: Nicholaih Axle Togas, Pasquale Nuara
Participants: Amanda Garrett, Amartuvshin Sandagsuren, Beatriz Juliana Caye Rossi, Lucas Zimmer Dos Santos, Luhllier Guevarra, Marni Pangilinan, Nina Erpe, Sheilla Setiady, Yang Hua Ruan, Bikash Chaudhary

Patisserie Culinary Challenge
1st Place: Pitchsinee Jaritngam
2nd Place: Andres Abdor
3rd Place: Thaila Barradas
Special Mentions: Da Heui Kim, Tran Bao Vy Nguyen
Participants: Daiane Esperidiao Moreira dos Anjos, Hee Joo Seo, Jenifer Gama Olarte, Katrina Cua, Luciana Rocha, Nishant Dabb, Thuy Ton, Weny Mellenia, Ximena Núñez, Era Millenia, Ning Gao

Barista Challenge
1st Place: Trong Thien Tran
2nd Place: Samir Subedi
3rd Place: Nur Fadli
Participants: Avishek Raut, Jeevan Nepali, Kevin Salim, Khulan Jargalsaikhan, Thi Ngoc Pham, Ha Anh Vu, Natthakarn Maleeratana

Blind Tasting Challenge
1st Place: Hao Cheng Gong
2nd Place: Gabriela Ferreira De Souza
3rd Place: Susil Bhandari
Participants: Kaira Jeen, Pangilinan, Munkhtulga Nyamsaikhan, Peerapol Chaimeesuk, Shuo Wang

We’re bursting with pride for our culinary superstars! Keep those aprons on and the flames alive in your kitchens!