Please note applications for 50 Next 2022 are now closed. Your application will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in applying for 50 Next, a list of people shaping the future of gastronomy. This new initiative was created by the team behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars, with the support of the internationally renowned Basque Culinary Center. The second edition of 50 Next will be revealed in early 2022.

The following form allows you to nominate yourself for the inaugural 50 Next list. If you would prefer to nominate someone else for the list, please click here. After we have received your application, we may contact you to request further information about your work and achievements. By applying for the list, you agree to your name and details being published on the 50 Next website in the event that your application is successful. 

Who we are looking for:

• People aged 35 or under* (If you are over 35 but starting a new career path, you can also apply, provided you have a maximum of three years’ experience in your chosen field)
• People working at all levels and in all areas of gastronomy, or in disciplines that have a direct impact on gastronomy, including, but not limited to: Activists, bartenders, chefs, consumers, craft beer and spirits producers, designers, distributors, educators, entrepreneurs, farmers, fishers, food and drink writers, non-profit workers, researchers, restaurateurs, scientists, sommeliers, tech creators, winemakers and more
• People who are pushing the boundaries of gastronomy and tackling challenges from fresh perspectives
• People who have achieved results or shown clear progress through their work towards a particular goal

* Applicants should be 35 or under on 21 February 2022

We recommend saving your answers to the longer questions in Word or Notes, as the application form cannot be saved prior to completion. Applications close on 22 September 2021.

50 Next diversity pledge 

50 Next welcomes applicants from all communities and backgrounds, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability status.

Are you shaping the future of gastronomy? Apply now.

About You

Why are you applying for 50 Next ?

*Based on the above criteria, please tell us how you are shaping the future of gastronomy. Please include information about your career history and your main achievements. (350 words max)

*Please tell us about your vision for a better future, including details about your career goals and plans for the coming years. (350 words max)

Social details

Other details

Please use this section to provide reference details of a current or former manager, teacher, co-worker or mentor who can provide us with more information about your work.

Please include below the links to any articles where you have been mentioned. (If you would like to share any additional documentation with us, such as a resume or PDF article, you can email it to 50next@wrbm.com).

*I agree for my name and details to be published on the 50 Next website in association with 50 Next, if I am selected for the list.

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