FutureChef

FutureChef is a nationwide cooking competition targeted at 12-16 year olds. The competition benefits from industry sponsorship and is supported by a host of established and ‘celebrity’ chefs.

FutureChef aims to encourage young people into the diverse world of professional cooking by capturing an imagination, recognising talent and providing a potential platform in which to launch a career.

Prominent Chefs in the industry, some of whom are household names such as Brian Turner, James Martin, Gary Rhodes, Anton Mosimann Tony Tobin and Cyrus Todiwala are involved in the competition and provide valuable insights into what it takes for young people to succeed as a chef today.

FutureChef is organised by the Springboard Charitable Trust and gives students a valuable insight into the hospitality industry, alongside gaining food knowledge, experience in preparation and cooking skills and budgeting know-how.

The competition opens the doors to the world of cooking and is recognised and supported by industry companies and organisations as a valuable tool in encouraging youngsters to learn a life skill, with the additional incentive of opening participants eyes to the career options available to them in this sector.

 

PRIZES

Winner: 
-  A fantastic all expenses paid return trip to London extended to the winners school tutor and a parent or guardian, including all fares and transfers, an overnight stay in a London hotel, dinner and, after breakfast the following morning, a sensational day’s cookery with a top celebrity chef followed by lunch in that chef’s restaurant courtesy of Compass Group
-  A family Mid-week/Weekend break at a fabulous UK village courtesy of Center Parcs
-  A Cheque for £500 courtesy of City & Guilds

1st Runner Up:
-  A fantastic placement with a celebrated chef including dinner and an overnight stay for the runner-up, a parent/guardian and mentor chef courtesy of Steelite International

2nd Runner Up:
-  A chance to go behind the scenes and experience grand scale catering at Royal Ascot with Sodexho

3rd Runner Up:
-  A fantastic culinary experienceat Callebaut's Chocolate Academy

All Finalists:
-  A year’s subscription to Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine 
-  Kenwood kitchen appliance
-  Cookery books from Quadrille publishers
-  A personalised Stallbridge Linen cooks jacket
-  Commemorative plate from Steelite International
-  £100 from the Worshipful Company of Cooks