Sponsored by Electrolux Professional and supported by Villeroy & Boch, the competition offers young chefs the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills and talent, and win some fabulous prizes. First prize includes the David Bache Trophy, £150, visits to Electrolux' innovation centre in Italy and to Villeroy & Boch in Luxembourg, and chef's knives worth £160. Second and third prizes are £100 and £50 respectively, plus a trip to Electrolux' innovation centre in Italy, and chef's knives worth £160. All finalists will receive a personalised chef's jacket, framed certificate, commemorative plate sponsored by Villeroy & Boch and two tickets to the awards dinner at University College Birmingham. Recent winners include: Ben Ternent, Opus Restaurant, Birmingham; Daniel Morris, Michelin starred The Elephant Restaurant, Torquay; Micheal Dipple, The Forest Hotel, Dorridge; and Helen Evans, Michelin starred Simpsons, Edgbaston. • The closing date for competition entries is Friday, October 1 2010. For further details and an entry form, contact BCF competition organiser Lee Corke via [email protected] or 07973 309634