Competition Schedule Diary

February 2012

Alaska Seafood Competition 2012 - Live cook off

7th February 2012, Westminster Kingsway Catering College

A recipe design competition for UK chefs.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/a…

Tilda Chef of the Year competition 2012

26th February - 1st March 2012, Hotelympia 2012, ExCeL, London

Running for the fourth time at Hotelympia, the Tilda Chef of the Year competition, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will be part of the Salon Culinaire in the Live Theatre – a series of cooking competitions taking place in the cooking arena at the show.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/t…

March 2012

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards - Entry deadline

9th March 2012

An annual celebration of chefs across the foodservice industry.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/c…

The UK-NZ Culinary Challenge Entry deadline

23rd March 2012

The UK-NZ Culinary Challenge offers one lucky UK chef the chance to win an all expenses paid three week tour of New Zealand, flying courtesy of sponsor Air New Zealand to work in the country’s best restaurants and lodges, and visiting food producers and wineries.

The competition, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is open to young chefs aged between 18 and 23, who will be tasked with creating a gourmet menu that can be prepared and served in two hours.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/u…

Major Series

27th March 2012, Durham College

Each year Major International and the Craft Guild of Chefs organise the Major Culinary Challenge and Mini Series of Display Classes.

The national competitions are open to junior and senior chefs of varying skill levels from any type of outlet and take place throughout the year at venues around the country.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/m…

Winnie Myers’ teatime challenge - Deadline for entries

30th March 2012

Young chefs are being asked to gear up again for the Winnie Myers Traditional Tea Afternoon challenge organised by the Craft Guild’s London Division.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/w…

April 2012

Wessex Salon Culinaire

3rd & 4th April 2012, Brockenhurst College

This popular event, which is held in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has grown in stature over the years and is a great platform for student chefs especially to get a first taste of competition experience.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/w…

The UK-NZ Culinary Challenge Cook off

11th April 2012

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/u…

Graduate Awards 2012 - Entry deadline

30th April 2012

The Graduate awards recognise a young working chef’s culinary excellence, testing their knowledge and skills in a series of culinary challenges in a high pressured environment.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/g…

May 2012

Winnie Myers’ teatime challenge

19th May 2012, Westminster Kingsway College

Young chefs are being asked to gear up again for the Winnie Myers Traditional Tea Afternoon challenge organised by the Craft Guild’s London Division.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/w…

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