Young Chef
The Rotary Young Chef competition gives entrants the chance to develop their culinary skills and be judged by leading industry professionals.
Whether you’re keen on a culinary career or just an enthusiastic home cook, this competition is a fantastic opportunity.
Young Chef Compeition 2025-26
Entrants plan and cook a two-course meal (main course and dessert), develop their food presentation skills, and gain experience in high-pressure situations.
Entrants must be between the ages of 11 – 17 (as of 31st August 2025).
The winner of the Rotary Young Chef National Final will receive a prize of a two-day trip to Tuscany, which includes cookery classes to learn the secrets of regional Italian cooking.
See the results from the last District Final, Cluster Final and National Final
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Young Chef pages:
Young Chef 2025 National Final
more Aggie Wells is runner up in the National Final
Young Chef 2025 Cluster Final
more Aggie Wells wins the Cluster Final held at Halesowen College
Young Chef 2025 District Final
more Held at Loughborough College
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