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

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

24th Jun 2024

Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2024 competition crowns winner

Finalists were required to prepare and present their dishes within a four hour timescale. Lewis will be going to on a ‘great...

21st Jun 2024

Craft Guild of Chefs reveal 2024 Graduate Awards finalists

A heat in the south took place at Brooklands College on Friday 14th June whilst a northern heat was held at Sheffield College...

13th Jun 2024

S.Pellegrino reveals ‘stellar jury line-up’ for its Young Chef Academy Competition

Chefs Alex Dilling, Adam Smith, Santiago Lastra, Lorna McNee, and Nokx Majozi have all come on board to judge finalists and...

11th Jun 2024

Nestlé Professional crowns 2024 Toque d'Or champions

Two Michelin-star chef Tommy Banks spearheaded the Back of House (BOH) judging panel and footman at the Royal Household...

07th Jun 2024

Craft Guild unveils 27 semi-finalists for Young National Chef of the Year competition

The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed the names of the 27 chefs in the running as well as a thought-provoking criteria for...

06th Jun 2024

Young North East chef ‘cooking up a storm’

Abigail Smith, a commis chef at Rockliffe Hall, recently competed against other chefs to win the title of North East Young...

05th Jun 2024

Young chefs win 39 gold awards at British Culinary Championships

This year more than 150 chefs, judges and colleges attended the competition, which took place at Central Bedfordshire College...

31st May 2024

UK Curry Championships crowns new National Curry Chef of the Year winner

Twelve chefs from across the UK converged in the market town of Dunstable in Bedfordshire to compete in the UK Curry...

29th May 2024

Regional chef contest launches with 20th anniversary celebration

Founded in partnership with acclaimed chef Michael Caines in 2004, the event has grown to become one of the most respected...

29th May 2024

Hospitality meets hospital catering at Wessex Salon Culinaire Event 2024

There were hospital chefs from across the south, including Bristol, Isle of Wight, Hampshire Hospital, Southern Healthcare...