For the fourth consecutive year, the equipment specialist has donated a sum of money to help satisfy any training needs and aid the purchase of requisites that are needed for furthering their education.

This will be administered by the Craft Guild of Chefs Benevolent Fund and allocated in small amounts to applicants. Application forms can be downloaded (see below) and, once they have been completed, must 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 Craft Guild of Chefs 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, and its decision will be final.

For further information, contact the Craft Guild of Chefs on 0208 948 3870.