The new Swedish Champion in Professional Cooking has earned the prestigious title of Årets Kock 2025 after a closely contested finale at Stockholm’s Annexet.
The winner of this year's Årets Kock competiton has finally been decided! On 2 October, the prestigious Swedish championship in professional cooking crowned a Chef of the Year after a grand final that tested the chefs across four suspenseful rounds, including two snacks, a cold Nordic-inspired starter, a hot duck main course, and an oyster dish. For the first time, the jury evaluated not only the individual dishes but also how well the creations harmonized as a balanced menu.
Ida Bauhn, head chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Nour, excelled throughout and finished with 774 points. Jesper Wallqvist came second with 658 points, and Luqaz Ottosson took third with 532. At the award ceremony, Bauhn received the Gold Medal from H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip, patron of Årets Kock, along with a cheque for SEK 250,000. This victory – achieved on her first attempt – marks a significant milestone in her career as she takes on the role of reigning Swedish Champion in Professional Cooking.
