National Chef

15th annual Chefs’ and Pastry Graduate Awards open for entries

20-Feb-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Entries are open for the 15th annual Chefs’ Graduate Awards and the Pastry Graduate Awards, asking chefs aged 23 and under to test and improve their skills.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Gary Maclean on winning 2016

23-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The MasterChef: The Professionals 2016 winner, Gary Maclean, was crowned victorious last night. We spoke to the Glasgow-based chef-lecturer (and husband, and father-of-six) the morning after to talk winning, culinary colleges, and learning what the TV...

James Devine from Deanes Eipic named National Chef of the Year 2017

04-Oct-2016 By Sophie Witts

James Devine, sous chef at Deanes Eipic in Belfast, has been named National Chef of the Year 2017.

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Kevin Viner on his new restaurant Neo and the shortage of UK chef talent

29-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Former National Chef of the Year Kevin Viner ran Michelin-starred Pennypots until 2000 and Viners in Cornwall until 2010. After a stint abroad he has returned to the UK as executive chef of new Bournemouth restaurant Neo.

NCOTY 2017: deadline for entries extended

07-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the entry deadline for the 2017 National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition to Friday 15 April. 

Ben Taylor wins National Chef of Wales 2016

19-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Ben Taylor, head chef at the Michelin starred Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, has been named National Chef of Wales 2016.

Entries for National Chef of the Year now open

02-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Craft Guild of Chefs have now opened entries to this year’s National Chef of the Year competition.

Larry Jayasekara named National Chef of the Year 2016

06-Oct-2015 By Emma Eversham

Larry Jayasekara, a senior sous chef at the Gordon Ramsay Group, has won National Chef of the Year 2016.  

Sat Bains and Michel Roux Jr among chef line-up at The Restaurant Show 2015

28-Sep-2015 By Sophie Witts

Sat Bains, Michel Roux Jr and Raymond Blanc are some of the big named chefs who will be sharing some of their trade secrets at The Restaurant Show next week (5-7 October).

Entries open for National Chef of the Year 2015

06-Feb-2015 By Carina Perkins

The Craft Guild of Chefs has launched its search for the UK’s National Chef of the Year 2016.

Restaurant Show 2014: Day one highlights

07-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

The Restaurant Show kicked off at Earl's Court yesterday (6 October). Here is a glimpse of some of the highlights for those who missed it.

Craft Guild of Chefs invites entries for NCOTY and Graduate Awards 2014

29-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs is calling for chefs to enter this year's National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition and its Graduate Awards. 

The Restaurant Show 2013: World’s top chefs to take centre stage

04-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Restaurant Show kicks off on Monday (7 October), with top industry organisations, a host of big-name chefs and over 320 suppliers descending on Earls Court 2 for what is the 25th year of the must-attend trade event. 

The National Chef of the Year: Search for the 2013 winner begins

05-Feb-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced it has begun its search for The National Chef of the Year 2013 with organisers keen to attract a diverse range of entrants from all sectors of the industry.

National Chef of the Year 2012: Last-minute advice for the final eight

26-Sep-2012 By Luke Nicholls & Peter Ruddick

With less than two weeks to go before the final of The Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year competition, BigHospitality spoke to the competition’s judges to find out exactly what they’re looking for from the eight remaining candidates.