November 9, 2026
Your dish. An alcohol-free drink. A new pairing. Join Gault&Millau’s new cookbook project, bringing together recipes by young chefs and bespoke alcohol-free drinks created specifically to complement their dishes.
As Dry February encourages us to explore different ways of enjoying gastronomy without alcohol, we want to show that great food doesn’t always have to be accompanied by wine or an alcoholic cocktail. You bring your recipe; together with a professional bartender, we’ll create an alcohol-free drink to match it. Then, you’ll fine-tune the pairing together – proving that an exceptional gastronomic experience doesn’t need alcohol.
What Kind of Dish Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for your personal take on food. A recipe that reflects who you are while showing how a new generation of chefs is thinking about and shaping Czech gastronomy. It should inspire other chefs while remaining accessible to the wider public. That’s why we’re looking for dishes made with readily available ingredients and clear instructions that even an enthusiastic home cook can follow.
What Will You Gain from the Project?
Your recipe, your name and your restaurant will be featured in a new Gault&Millau publication, which will be officially launched at the Gault&Millau Gala 2027 in Prague.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate creatively with us, working together to perfect the pairing between your dish and its alcohol-free drink. We’ll share your story and recipe on the Gault&Millau Instagram, and selected pairings will also be featured in dedicated video content.
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for young chefs with their own perspective on cooking who want to be part of a generation shaping the future of Czech gastronomy. We’re looking for the voices of a new generation, not established names. What matters to us is your distinctive culinary signature, a recipe that represents you, and your desire to inspire both fellow chefs and the wider public.
How to Get Involved
Tell us a little about yourself, the restaurant where you work and the recipe you would like to contribute to the cookbook. Send your application to info@gault-millau.cz no later than 31 October 2026.
