The Scholarship Award includes an internship with Clare Smyth MBE, at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant, Chelsea, where Clare has been Head Chef for the past six years and became the first British female chef to hold and retain 3 Michelin Stars.
Commenting on her involvement in the campaign, Clare said: “I am delighted to be involved with Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship this year. This Scholarship plays a vital role in our industry to nurture the future stars of tomorrow.”
Le Cordon Bleu hope to tackle the shortage of chefs which threatens to change the restaurant landscape by finding and nurturing the best emerging culinary talent in the UK, helping them to gain traditional skills and develop a strong knowledge of the latest trends and culinary developments to support an adapting industry.
Head Pâtisserie Chef at Le Cordon Bleu London, Julie Walsh says: “The Scholarship offers a life changing opportunity for someone who has a passion for pâtisserie. There has never been a more relevant time than now, when the hospitality industry is experiencing a drastic shortage of young chefs with relevant training in traditional techniques. There really is no better way for them to take the first step on the ladder when it comes to finding their dream job.”
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