British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year 2012

This year’s competition exceeded expectations and proved a great showcase for the finalist’s skills. Sixteen finalists took part at University College Birmingham’s Molteni Kitchen on Monday 12th November.
Ben Champkin from the Elephant Restaurant Torquay was crowned The British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year 2012 at the awards ceremony that evening. Second Place went to Leonidas Kattou from Simpson’s Restaurant, Birmingham and Third Place to Lee Warren from Haileybury College, Compass Group.
Ben was presented with the David Bache Trophy together with a cheque for £200, framed certificate, commemorative plate and a study tour to Luxembourg.
David Bryant, Major International’s Managing Director adds “We are delighted to be a part of this competition, events like these are so important to the industry providing support for young chefs in their development.”
On behalf of everyone at Major International congratulations to all those who took part and to The British Culinary Federation for a cracking competition!