After a tense cook-off at the University College Birmingham on Monday 10th February, the BCF is pleased to announce the final line up for Chef of the Year 2014. The Final takes place on Monday 7 April 2014 at University College Birmingham followed by the Dinner and Awards.
The finalists:
- Adam Handling: St Ermin’s Hotel, London
- Mathew Shropshall: University College Birmingham
- James Buckley: The Genuine Dining Company
- Dez Turland: Saunton Sands Hotel, Devon
- Nick Evans: Middlethorpe Hall, York
- Byron Franklin: Clare College, Cambridge
- Keiron Stevens: Michael Wignall at The Latymer, Pennyhill Park
- Carlos Martinez: The Stafford Kempinski, London
- Imthiaz Kader: Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour, London
- Keith Hooker: Restaurant Associates, Compass Group
Butchery Workshop for finalists at Aubrey Allen: Monday 24 March 2014
Prize Fund total is £4,000. Winner receives £2,500 and the opportunity to join the English National Culinary Team squad in Luxembourg, November 2014 (all expenses paid).