Zest Quest Asia 2025 has once again attracted many returning sponsors; Tilda Foodservice, the Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku, Panasonic, Bidfood and Cobra, and this year debuting as headline sponsor Lee Kum Kee. This means, with the support of the Master Chefs of Great Britain, the competition can continue to ‘inspire’ the next generation of chefs.

Hilton has returned as a gold sponsor, offering its 4-star Hilton London Wembley hotel once again as the venue for the 3-course gala dinner to be prepared by Cyrus and his team. Hilton is also offering special accommodation rates for those who choose to celebrate the Zest Quest Asia finalists on the night.

Cyrus Todiwala said: “We urge our industry colleagues to join us at the Zest Quest Asia gala dinner to show support for the young chefs who have put so much into their entries to reach this stage. Their talents, if nurtured and celebrated, can boost their confidence, especially in these days of global uncertainty.

“Everything we make from ticket sales goes back to supporting this great competition, which has already helped to change the perspective of Asian cookery and cuisine among hundreds of student chefs and colleges.”

As is tradition, the canapés during the drinks reception will be prepared by current Zest Quest Asia champions, Sheffield College, whose prize was a trip of a lifetime to India courtesy of Tilda.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner and Awards Night are now on sale priced at £110pp, or £1,000 per table of ten, and include drinks reception with canapés and 3-course dinner with wine. To book visit: https://bit.ly/41NyRVN.