18-year-old Jacob Jansson won Sveriges mästerkock on TV4 on the same day he graduated high school. He became the youngest winner in the show's history.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, became a memorable day for Jacob Jansson. He graduated high school during the day and stood as the winner in the final of Sveriges mästerkock in the evening. Jacob Jansson won with dishes such as grilled pluma with mango harissa and chives mayonnaise as well as his grandmother's crème brûlée pudding for dessert. He described the victory as completely crazy. He has drawn much inspiration from his grandmother and has learned not to overcomplicate cooking. He now plans to move to Stockholm and seek work at Lilla Ego.
