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The Next Generation: Young North West Chef of the Year Returns
The knives are being sharpened and the pans are heating up β Young North West Chef of the Year is back, and itβs time for the regionβs rising culinary stars to step up to the plate.
This yearβs competition promises to be bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, celebrating the incredible talent bubbling up through the North Westβs kitchens. The contest β relaunched by Brian Mellor in partnership with Taste Hospitality Recruitment β is all about giving young chefs the stage they deserve, with the support and encouragement of some of the industryβs best.
Open to chefs aged 25 and under from across the region, the competition isnβt just about cooking a great dish β itβs about passion, creativity, and that spark that makes a chef stand out. Whether youβre working in a fine dining restaurant, a bustling hotel kitchen, or a hidden local gem, this is your chance to show what you can do.
Entries will be opening in the New Year, and finalists will cook for a panel of respected industry judges. Expect regional ingredients, innovative thinking, and a few nerves along the way β but above all, an incredible showcase of young North West talent.
And thatβs not all β a line-up of top chefs from across the region will be getting involved to mentor and inspire the competitors, with more exciting names to be announced soon.
Weβre also thrilled to confirm that Tom Barnes will be hosting a special masterclass at his Michelin Star restaurant Skof.
Weβre proud to be supporting this fantastic initiative once again. As always, itβs about shining a light on the future of hospitality β the chefs whoβll be shaping menus, leading kitchens, and flying the flag for our region in years to come.
If you know a talented young chef ready for a challenge, spread the word and get them entered. We might just be watching the next household name in the making.
All behind a glass wall, making them feel part of the kitchen team and proud of their space 
