National Seafood Chef of the Year Competition opens registration

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The National Seafood Chef of the Year Competition has launched its registration and sponsorship opportunities.

The competition not only inspires chefs in training and creates educational opportunities that positively impact their development, helping them become outstanding chefs; but also provides a platform for them to demonstrate their skills while highlighting the quality and sustainability of UK seafood choices.

In association with The Grimsby Institute, the National Seafood Chef of the Year Competition is now in its 28th year, full-time and college-based modern apprentice chefs are encouraged to register.

In 2024, Sophie Hannaford and Finn Clark from Exeter College won the prestigious competition.

The competition also promotes sponsorship, companies can choose from the following:

Bronze - £2,000

Company logo on the National Seafood Chef of the Year website and marketing materials

Support of the Seafood Chef of the Year Juniors Competition 2025

Invitation to the Competition Launch Lunch on March 5, 2025

Silver - £5,000

All Bronze benefits

Company logo embroidered on chefs' jackets

Monthly promotional drives on social media

Invitation to the Competition Launch Lunch on March 5, 2025

Gold - £10,000

All Silver benefits

Main headline sponsor recognition across event marketing

Participation in the presentation awards ceremony and event filming

Product placement and promotion opportunities

Invitation to the Competition Launch Lunch on March 5, 2025

 

Registrations are currently open, and close April 2.

 

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Editor 9th March 2025

National Seafood Chef of the Year Competition opens registration