The Chef Stagiaire Award is back by popular demand, with the launch of the 2015 competition looking for the next top young Chef to expose them to some the world’s finest restaurants.
Ten of the most pioneering entrants will battle it out in the Award, each one taking part in a 1 week Stage at one of ten of the most highly recognised restaurants in the UK [details below].
2 finalists will emerge who will go head to head in the final Stage at 2 Michelin star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London, where Executive Chef of The Fat Duck Group, Ashley Palmer Watts, will judge them both on technique, attitude and ability throughout the 1 week Stage.
The winner will undertake the unforgettable prize of an all expenses paid, 4 week trip to work in 2 amazing kitchens. The Multi Award winning Chef Joel Rubichon, titled chef of the century in 1989,will host a 2 week stage at his Las Vegas Restaurant within MGM Grand. He has been awarded 28 Michelin stars to date across his 12 restaurants worldwide.
The winner will then be flying on to the immense Six Senses ‘Zighy Bay Resort’ in Oman. Senses on the Edge was voted Best Restaurant in the Middle East 2012, and for a further 2 weeks the winner will be involved with the creative cooking as well as enjoying the opulent accommodation and all the resort experience.
An elite team of widely celebrated British Judges will form the panel to assess the initial paper applications which shortlist the entrants down to the final 10:
- James Mackenzie of The Pipe & Glass [1 Michelin Star]
- Richard Turner of Turners, Birmingham [1 Michelin Star]
- Robert Kirby, Chef Director of Lexington Catering, London [Cateys Chef of the Year 2013]
Locations hosting Phase 2 stages:
Lords of the Manor – 1 Michelin star
The Sir Charles Napier – 1 Michelin star
Alyn Williams at The Westbury – 1 Michelin star
Restaurant Story – 1 Michelin star
Mallory Court – 3AA Rosette
Lucknam Park -– 1 Michelin star
Restaurant Alimentum & Bar – 1 Michelin star
Galvin la Chapelle – 1 Michelin star
L’Autre Pied – 1 Michelin star
Arbutus – 1 Michelin star
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