Young Chef and Masterchef
Now in its seventh year, The Taste of Staffordshire Master Chef and Young Chef of Tomorrow competitions aim to raise standards and develop culinary talent, promote local dishes and produce, and celebrate Staffordshire's distinctive gastronomic appeal.
Launched each January, young chefs aged between 16 and 21 and experienced chefs aged over 21 are invited to submit a detailed three course recipe using seasonal, local ingredients. In May, six finalists for each category are selected and compete in a challenging two hour ‘cook off' at Stafford College. The winners are announced the same day at a gala dinner and awards ceremony held at The Moat House Hotel, Acton Trussell.
If you think you've got what it takes please download and complete the 2012 Competition Entry Form. Closing date is 9th March 2012.
Master Chef of the Year 2011
1st Matthew Shropshall, Staffordshire University
2nd Allan Jones, Keele University
3rd Jamie Lacey, Pascal at the Old Vicarage, Branston
Hygiene Award winner - Matthew Shropshall
Young Chef of Tomorrow 2011
1st Ruby Rainey, Keele Hall Restaurant
2nd Zara Jackson, The Burntgate Inn
3rd Michael Foster, The Peel Hotel
Hygiene Award winner - Zara Jackson
2011 Master Chef Winner, Matthew Shropshall receives £1,250 prize money, commemorative silver salver together with membership of the British Culinary Federation plus the kudos of the Master Chef 2011 title.
2011 Young Chef of Tomorrow, Ruby Rainey's prize is a week's work experience at a Michelin starred fine dining restaurant, £500 prize money, a commemorative silver salver and membership of the British Culinary Federation.
Taste of Staffordshire works closely with the following catering industry organisations / partners for Master Chef and Young Chef of Tomorrow: Essential Cuisine, The British Culinary Federation, 3663, Staffordshire County Council, Stafford College and The Moat House at Acton Trussell.
2011 Young Chef Finalists
2011 Master Chef Finalists
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Masterchef - Young Chef Competition 2012
We are now inviting entries to the 2012 Taste of Staffordshire Master Chef and Young Chef of Tomorrow competitions - to enter you must be either working in the catering industry in Staffordshire or studying catering at a Staffordshire college or university.
If you think you've got what it takes, please download and complete the 2012 Competition Entry Form. Remember the competition closes on 9th March, and all entries must be received before this date. Good luck!
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