Team Manager: Ong Jing Qin, Consultant
Team Captain: Joel Ow, Consultant
Team Member : Sim Wei Hong, Ce Soir & Ng Shi Long, Tippling Club
Team Pastry Chef : Kelvin Ng,Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel the Stamford

On the left : Sim Wei Hong , Ng Shi Long , Ong Jing Qin , Joel Ow & Kelvin Ng

We had a chat with them to find out more about them.

What made you decide to be part of the team?

Ong Jing Qin:
I have been in the young chef team for the past 10 years and also part of the team that took back the last 2 champion for this competition. Holding a special meaning to me, I decide to take up the manager role for the 1st time and would like to give back & impart knowledge & attitude to the next generation of young chefs

Joel Ow:
I was always an assistant to either the Young Chef Team/National Team, when the opportunity arose for me to be part of the main team, I took it

Sim Wei Hong:
I was assisting for the National Team and it made me want to experience competition as the main team to gain new experiences and broaden my horizons

Ng Shi Long:
To gain international competition experience and see new stuff

Kelvin Ng:
To gain experience in competition

What are you most looking forward to?
Ong Jing Qin & Joel Ow:
Bringing back the trophy for the 3rd time

Sim Wei Hong:
Looking forward to bring back the trophy

Ng Shi Long:
Meeting new people and seeing what other countries’ chefs are doing

Kelvin Ng:
To learn and strive for results

Name 3 words to describe the Singapore National Young Chef Team
Ong Jing Qin:
Driven
Professional
Resolute

Joel Ow:
Committed
Passionate
Creative

Sim Wei Hong:
Teamwork
Resolved
Zealous

Ng Shi Long:
Determination
Commitment
Sportsmanship

Kelvin Ng:
Professional
Passionate
Dedicated