Best Brigades finalists revealed as public video vote opens

The eight regional finalists in Essential Cuisine’s search for the UK’s best chef team have been revealed, with a public vote now open to decide the winner.

Following a paper submission each entry into the competition was judged by a panel including: Chef Patron of Bird of Smithfield, Alan Bird; British Culinary Federation Chairman and Executive Chef of the Lewis Partnership, Matt Davies and Essential Cuisine Managing Director, Nigel Crane. 

The final eight were then tasked with creating a short video to bring their original entry to life and showcase their kitchen camaraderie, togetherness and teamwork.

Nigel Crane, Managing Director for Essential Cuisine, said: “Judging was extremely difficult – such was the quality on show from our entries – but in the end, the passion, camaraderie and cooking shone through