For the fourth consecutive year, the equipment specialist has donated money that will be given in small amounts to successful applicants to help satisfy some of the basic training needs and purchases of requisites needed for furthering their education. This will be administered by the Craft Guild of Chefs Benevolent Fund.

Completed application forms must now be received by February 8 2014 latest, accompanied by a citation of no more than 50 words from one of the following: tutor, lecturer, mentor or employer. Successful applicants will be informed within three weeks of the specified date.

The application panel will consist of a Craft Guild trustee, the chairman of the Guild or his appointed representative, and the managing director of Robot Coupe or his appointed representative.

Application forms can be downloaded from http://craftguildofchefs.org/robot-coupe-continues-support-trainees-catering-industry and for further information, contact the Craft Guild on 0208 948 3870.