Young Chef

Information about the 2024-2025 Competition


Young Chef 2024-25

There are four stages to the competition, each designed to support and encourage the development of cookery skills. The first stage is a competition at local level where the Rotary Club will organise a competition. Winners then take part in a District Competition which is followed by a Cluster final and, in due course, a national final.

This competition aims to encourage young people to:

  • learn how to cook a healthy meal
  • develop food presentation skills
  • consider food hygiene issues
  • develop organisational and planning skills
  • develop an ability to cope in a demanding situation


The competition is open to all schools and college communities and those who are home educated, along with any other young peoples’ community organisations, for example, community RotaKids, community Interact, Scout Groups, Girl Guides.

Information on the closing dates for Club competitions will be posted soon.

Further details with an Information Pack and Poster are on the Rotary GB&I website https://www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/competitions/rotary-young-chef/

The Entry Form is available on the Members’ pages of the Rotary GB&I website.

The District Final will be held late January/early February 2025. The National Final to be held on 29th March 2025. Venue for there finals are to be advised later.

Any young person who is interested in taking part is invited to contact their local Rotary Club HERE.

Further details are available from Jim Houston using the Contact Form below.

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