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2027 World Fashion Drinks Competition
Singapore Division

Ready to shake things up? The 2027 World Fashion Drinks Competition – Singapore Division is calling on creative drink makers to push the boundaries of flavour, colour and craftsmanship. Bring your signature creation to life and stand a chance to take the top spot — with the Top 3 winners advancing to the 2027 World Fashion Drinks Competition in
HOTELEX Shanghai, China. Something bold is brewing!

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2027 WORLD
FASHION DRINKS COMPETITION
SINGAPORE DIVISION
5-6 NOVEMBER 2026
SANDS EXPO & CONVENTION CENTRE, LEVEL 1, HALL C
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026
Organizers:
Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
SINGAPORE COFFEE ASSOCIATION
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REGISTER NOW
CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026
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RULES & REGULATIONS
THEME
Color Charm & Taste Journey

Bring Singapore ingredients to life with vibrant natural colours and bold, layered flavours.

We’re looking for original, first-time creations that are fresh, innovative and ahead of the trends.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Round 1: Designation 30%

Choose one category: Specialty Milk Tea, Fruit & Vegetable Drinks, or Creative Coffee. Use two sponsored ingredients from different sponsoring brands and one sponsored equipment item.

Round 2: Creativity 70%

Create a drink inspired by “Color Charm & Taste Journey”. The category of drink must be different from the one chosen for Designation competition. Use at least two sponsored ingredients from different sponsoring brands and one sponsored equipment item.

Time:

20 mins per round (8 mins preparation and cleaning, followed by 12 mins of competition time).

Drinks Category:

  1. Specialty Milk Tea
  2. Fruit & Vegetable Drinks
  3. Creative Coffee

Official Sponsors:

  1. Official Dairy Milk: CP-meiji
  2. Official Espresso Grinder: Gemilai
  3. Official Espresso Machine: T&Z
  4. Official Water Filtration System: Everpure from Pentair Water Solution

Requirements:

  1. Choose a different drink type for each round; one must be coffee beverage.
  2. Prepare six servings of one drink per round: five for the judges and one for display.
  3. Each serving must contain at least 150 ml of liquid, including blended ice, with consistent ingredients, recipe and volume
  4. Provide at least two matching complete presentation sets: one to be placed on the display table and the other set shall be placed at the judges’s table for display.
  5. Drinks may be served hot or cold. No alcohol-containing ingredients are permitted.
WHO CAN ENTER
  1. Participants should be aged 18 or above, have an interest in drinks research and development, and possess the ability to independently create or develop drinks.
  2. Hold valid Singapore identification or a passport, or provide proof of at least 12 months of residence or employment in Singapore.
REGISTRATION & FEES
  1. SCA Members: Free registration.
  2. Non-SCA Members: S$50.
  3. Registration status will be emailed within 3–5 business days after registration closes.
  4. Credit card authorisation is required at registration, with no charge at that point.
  5. Withdrawal without a valid reason incurs a SGD 100 fee, including for SCA members. Paid registration fees are non-refundable for withdrawal due to personal reasons; exceptional cases are reviewed by the organisers.
KEY RULES & REQUIREMENTS
  1. Recipes must be original and presented for the first time.
  2. Drinks must be prepared on-site. Excessive pre-preparation may incur deductions; special preparation processes must be declared in the official SOP.
  3. Submit complete recipes by 30 October 2026 and promptly notify the organisers of changes.
  4. Attend the compulsory competitor briefing and arrive 60 minutes before preparation time. Failure to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand results in a zero score for that round.
  5. One assistant may help during preparation and cleaning. Competitors must work independently during the competition.
  6. Follow sponsor selection and branding rules, and maintain proper food safety and hygiene.
  7. Overtime incurs one penalty point per 30 seconds or part thereof. Reaching three minutes of overtime ends the performance and removes eligibility for ranking and advancement.
  8. Competitors authorise promotional use of their submitted recipes and organiser-recorded event media.
PRIZES & ADVANCEMENT

The top three competitors receive certificates, trophies and cash prizes, and qualify for the 2027 World Fashion Drinks Competition at HOTELEX Shanghai, China, taking place from 30 March to 2 April 2027.

Singapore Division prize money is paid after the world competition and is conditional on qualified winners participating. Winners must also attend the Singapore award ceremony to claim their award.

Champion: S$1,000 + Bonus CNY5,000
Runner-up: S$600 + Bonus CNY2,000
Third place: S$300 + Bonus CNY1,000