invited some of the scholars, previous winners of the competition, to get more involved. Brothers Michel and Albert will become patrons of the Roux legacy of which they are so proud. 
Michel Jr said: “Exciting times ahead with the patriarchs stepping down and some little changes in the judging panel. Still very much the same ethos and standards. After all it is the Roux Scholarship!”
Alain and Michel Jr lead the line-up of judges, which this year includes James Martin, David Nicholls, Brian Turner, the first scholar Andrew Fairlie as well as previous winners Simon Hulstone (2003 scholar) and André Garrett (2002 scholar). A high profile international guest chef will also be joining the panel to judge the final and the name will be announced soon.
Alain said: “In one respect, it is a daunting mantle to assume, the stewardship of the Scholarship, the proudest legacy of my dad and Uncle Albert but my cousin Michel and I are so excited and inspired to take it on.”
The judges will select the best 18 recipes from those submitted. These chefs will be invited to cook their dish, along with a mystery box dessert challenge at regional finals to be held in Birmingham and London on Thursday 17 March 2016. The final will be held in London on Monday 4 April 2016 and the winner will be announced at a prestigious award ceremony at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hyde Park that same evening.
