Young Chef

Cooking up a storm.

We believe it is important to encourage and develop creativity in young people and that includes creativity in the kitchen. Cooking amongst young people is a growing interest and a valuable life skill.

Sponsored by Filippo Berio, contestants prepare and present a three course meal within a pre-set budget and time limit, which is judged by an expert panel.

Young people learn to:

• Cook a healthy meal
• Develop food presentation skills
• Consider food hygiene issues
• Develop organisational and planning skills
• Develop ability to cope in a demanding situation

The Rotary Young Chef competition is run over the course of a school year, in two or three different heats; club level, district and regional*. *some areas will not hold a regional heat.

Deadline for District Final: 31st January 2024

District Final will be held at Middlesbrough College on Sat 24th February 2024.

We are pleased to confirm that Eugene McCoy will be our Senior Judge for the District Final.

The competition is open to students in full time education aged 11-17.

Resources

Download the following for more information and to enter.

• 2023-24 Information Pack
• https://www.rotarygbi.org/media/2023/07/2023-24-Young-Chef-Information-Pack-v.1.1.pdf

• 2023-24 Entry Form available in the Members Area at https://rotarygbi.org/members/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-24-Young-Chef-Entry-Form-v.2-INT.pdf  (ENTRIES NOW CLOSED)

• Poster
• Post-event Press Release
• Young Chef Certificate (interactive)