BCF Awards 2026 open for entries

British Culinary Federation

British Culinary Federation (BCF)

Premium Supplier 22nd January 2026
British Culinary Federation

BCF Awards 2026 open for entries

The 2026 BCF Awards are now open for nominations.


The awards recognise industry professionals across 11 award categories including Most Promising Young Chef, Chef Lecturer/Mentor of the Year, Restaurant/Hotel Chef of the Year and Lifetime Achievement. at a glittering awards dinner on the 22 June 2026 at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham.

The black-tie event takes place in the Ballroom at the recently refurbished iconic hotel where guest will enjoy a Champagne reception with canapés, five-course dinner with wines and entertainment.

The closing date for nomination entries is 28 February 2026. 


Find out more about the awards and how to enter at bit.ly/BCFAwards2026




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