Are you ready to be part of something truly special? 🚀🔥

Some challenges come and go… but others grow into traditions people look forward to year after year. For the past three years, our apron challenge has done exactly that. With every edition, the community has grown stronger, the recipes more creative, and the excitement bigger. And every year, the same question returns: When is the next one starting?

Well… it’s back. And this year, it’s shining brighter than ever. ✨

The reward is a stunning emerald green apron, designed to stand out in your kitchen and become your favorite cooking companion. It’s more than just an apron; it’s a symbol of commitment, creativity, and being part of something bigger. We hope it will add to the fun of everyday cooking that is at the heart of the Cookpad Community.

Ready to cook, create, and earn yours? 🍳💚

🍳 How It Works:

Challenge Period: 30th March to 13th December (37 weeks)

Hashtag: #CookpadApron2026

Reward: An exclusive and unique emerald green Cookpad apron

🧑‍🍳 How to Win Your Apron:

  • Everyone is entitled to participate in this challenge without exception.
  • To receive your 2026 Cookpad apron you need to collect between 32 and 37 points by publishing one recipe per week with the hashtag #CookpadApron2026
  • Since 32 weekly recipes is the minimum requirement, May 3rd, will be the last possible date to join the Global Apron Challenge.
  • Every week we will introduce a challenge theme or a list of ingredients for you to have fun cooking with.
  • Check your notifications each week for new ideas and to track your progress.
  • The recipe must be posted between Monday and Sunday of each designated week in order for the point to be counted.
  • You must add one recipe each week to earn the point.❗️Maximum number of points to be earned by week is 1, even if you publish more than 1 recipe in a week.

đź“‹ Essential Requirements for recipes to qualify for the Challenge:

  1. Main photo of the completed dish
  2. At least three steps
  3. At least 1 step image or video
  4. All ingredients listed with quantities
  5. Specified time and servings
  6. Publish with hashtag #CookpadApron2026

🌟 Why Join?

✨Explore new ingredients & dishes

✨Challenge your creativity

✨Build a strong recipe portfolio

✨Connect with a global food community

✨Earn an exclusive Cookpad apron that is not on sale anywhere and form part of the Global Cookpad Apron community!!

👉Keep tagging your recipes with #CookpadApron2026 to win points each week!

đź”” Get Ready! The first challenge goes live on March 30th.
Stay tuned and start your Apron journey!