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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Latest Competition News

03rd Nov 2025

Nestlé Professional’s Toque d’Or competition opens registrations for 2026

By: Edward Waddell

This year’s theme is cultural fusion, diversity and innovation. It reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving world of hospitality, encouraging students to embrace new flavours, ideas and perspectives

31st Oct 2025

Ardy Ferguson wins S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition

By: Edward Waddell

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition aims to empower talented young chefs through unparalleled connections with renowned culinary figures, education, mentorship and further networking

31st Oct 2025

Compass Group names Lee Redman as Senior Chef of the Year winner

By: Edward Waddell

The contest, which this year took place at The School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology in Technological University Dublin, showcases the company’s best-in-class culinary talent with an opportunity

30th Oct 2025

RAF chef Stefan Sewell wins Kraft Heinz culinary competition

By: Edward Waddell

The competition, in partnership with chef James Cochran and the Craft Guild of Chefs, saw five finalists battle it out for the coveted top spot. Finalists received one-on-one mentorship from Cochran

More Competitions News

20th Oct 2025

Entries open for 2026 edition of The Roux Scholarship

This year’s competition also sees two chefs join the judging panel Lisa Goodwin-Allen of Northcote and Roux Scholar 2011 Mark...

17th Oct 2025

Lee Kum Kee returns to Zest Quest Asia as headline sponsor for 2026

By supporting this competition for the second time, the brand reaffirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation of...

Danny Young crowned new National Chef of the Year winner

08th Oct 2025

Danny Young crowned new National Chef of the Year winner

The results were celebrated at an awards evening at the iconic Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square. National Chef of the...

Keira Carolan from Henrock wins Young National Chef of the Year title

08th Oct 2025

Keira Carolan from Henrock wins Young National Chef of the Year title

Her winning menu included a starter of Monkfish, Mussels, Nasturtium and Preserved Tomato, a main course of Chicken, Foraged...

03rd Oct 2025

YNCOTY sponsor Allan Reeder inspires finalists at mentor day

This event is a key milestone in the journey to the YNCOTY final and during the day each sponsor could speak to all finalists...

22nd Sep 2025

NCOTY & YNCOTY finalists ‘inspired’ at exclusive mentoring experience

Held at the Odney Club and the Waitrose Food Innovation Studio, the event has become a highlight in the competition’s...

16th Sep 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs celebrates rising stars as 10 chefs achieve Graduate Awards

The results were revealed at a celebratory event hosted at Fortnum & Mason on Monday 15th September, where industry leaders...

15th Sep 2025

Carpigiani gears up to host Gelato Festival World Masters European Final in Italy

Following a series of regional heats held across the globe, more than 40 finalists, including three from the UK, will be...

10th Sep 2025

Craft Guild of Chefs & Eat Wild extend competition entry deadline

Following the resounding success of its inaugural year, the Eat Wild Craft Guild of Chefs competition returns for its second...

05th Sep 2025

Zest Quest Asia 2026 competition opens for entries

The first prize of an all-expenses paid week-long ‘trip of a lifetime’ to a surprise Asian destination should spur on...