The British Culinary Federation (BCF) has announced its semi finalists for its 2016 Chef of the Year Competition.
This year's winner will receive a cash prize of £2,500, a Grant SV Stirring Unit and dinner for two at a Michelin starred restaurant. They will also have the opportunity to join the squad of the English National Culinary Team which will be representing their country at the Culinary World Cup in Erfurt, Germany in October.
The semi-finalists for 2016 include:
Jacob Robinson, Corrigan’s, Mayfair, London
Alexandr Radetchi, Restaurant Story, London
John Larkin, Tom’s Kitchen, London
Andy Wright, Restaurant 23, Leamington Spa
Carlos Martinez, The Stafford, London
Brett Connor, Swinfen Hall, Staffordshire
Greg Newman, Foxhill Manor, The Cotswolds
Byron Franklin, Clare College, Cambridge
Martin Carabott, RAC Club, London
Jamie Park, Adam Handling at Caxton, London
Richard Cullen, Cullen’s Restaurant, Staffordshire
Paul O’Malley, Culcreuch Castle, Scotland
Mathew
Shropshall, University College Birmingham
Imthiaz Kader, Hotel 41, Rubens at The Palace, London
James Buckley, Levy Restaurants, ExCel London
John Grabecki, BNY Mellon, London
Gary Kilminster, Essential Cuisine, Cheshire
Alex Dome, Petersham Nurseries, Richmond.
Coming into its 19th year, one of the main aims of the BCF is to encourage and support young chefs to strive for excellence within their chosen profession. This prestigious competition is an opportunity for young chefs to demonstrate their culinary skills and talent.
Past winners include Luke Tipping and Matt Cheal from the Michelin starred restaurant, Simpsons, Michelin starred chefs Simon Hulstone and Richard Turner, and past UK Bocuse d’Or representative and Michelin starred chef Adam Bennett, England’s National team member Simon Webb and Scottish Chef of the Year 2015, Adam Handling.
