Welcome to Competitions

The Craft Guild of Chefs is proud to celebrate with them.

Here you will find everything you need to know about the various culinary competitions that take place throughout the year - everything from the flagship National Chef of the Year contest through to the specialist Tilda Chef of the Year Competition.

This section will reveal where each is taking place, how you can get involved and those all important winners and runners up.

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Previous competitions:

Latest Competition News

31st Jul 2025

10 chefs in running for National Chef of the Year culinary title

By: Edward Waddell

With an exceptionally high standard of entries this year, the competition has once again proven why it remains the title every ambitious chef aspires to win. From creativity and technical skill to

21st Jul 2025

Sixteen young chefs lined up for Le Cordon Bleu London Scholarship final

By: Edward Waddell

A spokesman said that following ‘incredibly competitive semi-finals’, 32 candidates were whittled down to just 16 finalists. “The level of passion for the culinary arts demonstrated by the semi

11th Jul 2025

Rebecca Britton claims Best in Show accolade at 2025 Finishing Touches

By: Edward Waddell

Finishing Touches, which is sponsored by McDougalls, is a competition organised by LACA in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs. The competition is aimed at staff employed in any aspect of

10th Jul 2025

Kraft Heinz launches its first-ever culinary competition with James Cochran

By: Edward Waddell

The competition will give five chefs the chance to receive one-on-one mentorship from Cochran, developing their business acumen and culinary skill before competing in a two-round cook-off. The overall

More Competitions News

09th Jul 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs names Young National Chef of the Year finalists

Following a rigorous semi-final selection process, these chefs represent the very best of the UK’s emerging culinary talent...

30th Jun 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs names 40 semi-finalists for National Chef of the Year

Throughout the day, talented chefs have been receiving their coveted semi-finalist chef jackets from Continental Chef...

30th Jun 2025

The Academy by Simon Rogan wins UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year

The team of Kyras Samson, Hope Ryall-Thurlow & Madeleine Bate was mentored by Kayleigh Thorogood. The trophy was presented by...

24th Jun 2025

Top young chefs advance to Graduate Awards final following impressive regional heats

Throughout the semi-finals, the chefs faced a series of demanding challenges designed to test their technical skills...

23rd Jun 2025

Eat Wild teams up with Craft Guild of Chefs to launch competition

Entrants must submit two dishes using wild meat only – one bar snack/street food dish and one comfort/everyday meal. The...

10th Jun 2025

Nestlé Professional crowns 2025 Toque d'Or champions

Thomas Brassington from Loughborough College has been crowned back-of-house (BOH) champion and Katie Blundell from Hugh Baird...

06th Jun 2025

Riso Gallo announces winner of Young Risotto Chef of the Year competition

In a cook-off held on 2nd June, 13 regional finalists showcased their culinary flair before a prestigious panel of judges...

04th Jun 2025

NACC names 2025 Care Chef of the Year regional finalists

Throughout June and July, regional heats will be held across five of the NACC Regions – Midlands, North, Scotland, South East...

03rd Jun 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs Culinary Team continues record-breaking run at BCC 2025

With five awards in total — including two Best in Class Plates, one Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze — the team continues to...

03rd Jun 2025

Les vergers Boiron launches UK Dessert Competition for young pastry chefs

Set to take place on 29th September 2025 at the Savoy Hotel in London, this competition offers a unique platform for final...