WHERE TO START
For your chance to be selected for the National Final of the Inspiring Culinary Generations (ICG) Competition you need to submit a recipe method and ingredients.
2023-24 entry dish is as follows for each Aspiring Student Chef age group:
11-13 age group - submit a dessert recipe.
14-16 age group - submit a vegetarian main course recipe.
16-18 age group - submit a game meat main course recipe.
Your recipe must showcase your skills and creativity as well as meet the entry requirements. Read more.
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:
Are you ready to showcase the skills you’ve learnt in a competitive environment?
A life-changing experience for aspiring student chefs to compete in a national inter-college/school cook-off judged by an elite panel of professional chefs, and a chance to win great prizes.
The experience will also provide insight into career opportunities in catering, with the chance to take up a three-year Specialised Chefs Scholarship subject to your age.
Finalists’ schedule:
> To be confirmed
WINNERS PRIZE:
Ages 11-13 & 14-16:
> A cash prize of £200
> £100 worth of cookware
> Certificate and award
Ages 16-18:
> The chance to take up a three-year Specialised Chefs Scholarship with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts at Bournemouth & Poole College subject to your age. Find out more.
> A cash prize of £500
> £250 worth of cookware
> Certificate and award
RUNNER-UP PRIZES:
Each finalist will receive a culinary goody bag on behalf of our sponsors.
NATIONAL FINAL:
The national cook off will take place at:
Bournemouth & Poole College on Friday 26th January 2024.