Aspiring Student Chefs (Ages 11-13  |  14-16  |  16-18)

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WHERE TO START:

For your chance to be selected for the National Final of the Inspiring Culinary Generations Competition you need to submit a recipe method and ingredients.

 

2022-23 entry dish is as follows for each Aspiring Student Chef age group:

11-13 & 14-16 age group - submit a signature main course recipe

16-18 age group - submit a game recipe

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Your recipe must showcase your skills and creativity as well as meet the entry requirements. Read more.

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:

Are you ready to showcase the skills you’ve learnt in a competitive environment?

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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 to win great prizes.

 

The experience will also provide an insight into career opportunities in catering, with the option to take up a three-year Specialised Chefs Scholarship subject to your age.

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Finalists’ schedule (to be confirmed):

• Observation test 

• Dish challenge

• Cook main course / game dish

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WINNERS PRIZE:

Ages 11-13 & 14-16:

• A cash prize of £200

• £100 worth of cookware

• Certificate and award​

 

Ages 16-18:​

• £250 worth of cookware

• A cash prize of £500

• The option to take up a three-year Specialised Chefs Scholarship with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts at Bournemouth & Poole College subject to your age.

 

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RUNNER-UP PRIZES:

Each finalist will receive a culinary goody bag on behalf of our sponsors.

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NATIONAL FINAL:

The national cook off will take place at:

Bournemouth & Poole College on Friday 27th January 2023.

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Terms apply.