The National Chef of the Year

The most respected and sought after culinary title, the National Chef of the Year is back for 2012.

The competition is open to chefs who are 23 years or older as of April 1st 2012. Competitors may come from all areas of the hospitality business including hotels, restaurants, pubs, contract catering, fine dining, private and public sectors. Competitors may be working in the UK or overseas.

Dates to note:
Closing date for receipt of preliminary entries:   
Friday 20th April 2012

Paper judging:                       
Monday 14th May 2012

Semi Finals:                       
Tuesday 19th June
Sheffield College, Sheffield
                               
Tuesday 26th June 2012
Westminster Kingsway College, London

Announcement of the finalists:           
Wednesday 16th May 2012

Finalist Mentor Day:                   
Friday 21st September 2012, London
   
Grand Final and Awards:       
Tuesday 9th October 2012 at The Restaurant  Show, Earls Court 2, London