# Ellouise Day Wins Young Chef Crown

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-06-17T01:54:43+00:00
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Ellouise Day just claimed top honors as Young Chef at Ara Institute’s competition, a year after winning Young Pastry Chef — and she’s just getting started. Rising through Ara’s ranks since 2019, this sous chef from OGB in Christchurch credits a school advisor for steering her toward culinary greatness. Facing off against elite local chefs, she wowed judges with a perfectly seared lamb rump and a rich chocolate cremeux — her win sealed by flawless execution and relentless practice. Beyond the trophy, she’s snagged a catering voucher, a farm tour, billboard fame, and a shot at national championships. Meanwhile, Catrin Grant took pastry honors with her autumnal entremet, and Olivia Wormald won trainee category with a salmon masterpiece. The competition also unveiled new Ara Foundation scholarships, fully funding top scorers’ paths to the New Zealand Chefs Championships — travel, lodging, coaching, all covered. Day, dreaming of head chef glory and global kitchens, says cooking’s magic lies in seeing people’s joy — especially when dessert hits the spot. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43d408bb05e3404f

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