The Roux Scholarship announces its 18 regional finalists for the 2026 competition

The Roux Scholarship

The Roux Scholarship

Premium Supplier 13th February 2026
The Roux Scholarship

The Roux Scholarship

Premium Supplier

The Roux Scholarship announces its 18 regional finalists for the 2026 competition

The Roux Family are delighted to share the names of the 18 chefs who have reached the regional finals for The Roux Scholarship 2026.

The 18 finalists will compete in two regional finals which will be held simultaneously on Thursday 5th March 2026 at University College Birmingham and University of West London, Ealing.

THE CHEFS COMPETING IN BIRMINGHAM:
Liam Anderson Midsummer House, Cambridge
Harrison Brockington Gather, Devon
Rosie Bull The Black Swan Oldstead, North Yorkshire
Andrew Cassling The Cardan Bar & Grill, Northern Ireland
Niall Frith The Forestside, Cumbria
William Hampson Northcote Hotel, Cumbria

THE CHEFS COMPETING IN LONDON:
Katherine Altham Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London
Jamie Angel Gravetye Manor, West Sussex
Nathan Cooper Baxterstorey, London
Angelos Korounti The Ritz, London
Jasmin Layzell The Dysart Petersham, Surrey
Jordon Powell Chalk Restaurant, West Sussex
Jacob Reilly Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London
Oliver Robinson Coworth Park, Berkshire
James Rodgers Coworth Park, Berkshire
Taehyun ‘Max’ Kim Hide, London
Nikoletta Theofylakidou Restaurant Associates, London
George Wintle Trinity, London


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