Submit A Recipe Challenge Contest

TYEE GO GREEN! Recipe Challenge is back. We thank you for your patience and understanding.  We are pleased to team up with Taufa'ahau Village Restaurant in the heart of Nuku'alofa to host this exciting challenge! Please note, that all the Recipe Submissions received prior to this are all included in this challenge,  there is no need to re-submit them.  Read through this page to see the criteria and the Amazing Prizes we have in store for the Winners! The closing date for all new Recipe Entries will be Wednesday, 26 August 2020. Good luck!

Challenge yourself! Think about health. Think local produce. Be Creative. Be Innovative.  Join us in the movement to raise awareness about the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Tonga in partnership with TONGA HEALTH and RISE-n-SHINE AUSTRALIA.

​We encourage you to enter TYEE GO GREEN! Recipe Challenge Contests for the first time in Tonga for the Youth to win big prizes in cash, gift vouchers and for a chance to go on  TYEE Youth Live Cooking Contests.

Recipes will be judged through five categories as shown on the photo below.  All qualifying entrants will be judged by a panel of local restaurant experts. The winners will have chance to compete for the August-September 2020 Grand Final Prizes, with another chance to win the prize for best innovative recipe to be published and sold at a selected local restaurant.  Curious about what this will look like?  Starting 1st July 2020 to 26th August 2020: Submit A Recipe below and enjoy the challenge.  

Are you a natural creator in transforming your local farmers' and fish market finds into something truly authentic and special?  We are looking for recipes that really stretch your creativity. We are excited to see what you will come up with.  Create your best recipes with 8 or less ingredients and send them over here!

Submit Your Recipe (Click here)

TYEE Recipe Challenge Contests Rule:

1. Eligibility - All entrants must be local youth citizens / legal residents of Tonga within the aged 18 to 35.  Youth school leavers and job seekers are encouraged to enter. Entrants from Tongatapu, Vava'u, Ha'apai and Eua are all welcome.
2. Entry Criteria - The contests started from the 1st July 2020.  Deadline for all entries will be Wednesday, 26 August 2020.  You can select one, or more from the five categories [Kumala, Ika,  Siaine, Niumata, or Limu Tanga'u] that you want to create a recipe(s) for.  All entries must be the original work of the entrant and not copied from or previously published.  You can submit your entry online by using the "Submit A Recipe" button above.  If you have any question, please contact TYEE Office 8425259  |  7706340. 
3. All qualifying and winning top 2 recipes per category will be announced on Friday, 28th August 2020.  Each top 2 per category will be competing at the TYEE Youth Live Cooking Contests Event.  The entrants will be required to be available for their cooking sessions which will be provided to you on the announcement date.  Each recipe must be within an hour long to cook.  Each recipe tasting will be judged based on the following criteria;  Taste, Presentation,  Creativity/Innovative, Crowd Appeal.
4. The Top 5 Winners in 1st Places for each of the five categories will be announced thereafter and they will be competing once again at  the Grand Final; Live Cooking Contests and Tasting Event in September.  The top two winners; 1st and 2nd Places will be announced and awarded at this same Event.
5. Prizes:  Combination of Cash and Gift Vouchers . 

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WINNER: 

• $500 Cash - Proudly Sponsored by RISE & SHINE AUSTRALIA.
• ​$50 Gift Voucher - Proudly Sponsored by TONGA HEALTH.

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2ND PLACE:

• $250 Cash - Proudly Sponsored by RISE & SHINE AUSTRALIA.
• ​$30 Gift Voucher - Proudly Sponsored by TONGA HEALTH.​​

Acknowledging our Recipe Contest Prizes' Sponsors