Simon Rogan takes over from Brian Turner as Bocuse d'Or UK president

Simon Rogan has taken on the role of Bocuse d'Or UK president from Brian Turner.

Turner has held the role for almost 30 years and with Team UK once again through to the world final, he "felt the time was right to pass on the mantle".

Rogan (pictured right), chef owner of the two-Michelin-starred L'Enclume and Rogan and Co in Cartmel and London restaurants Aulis and Roganic, will accompany UK candidate Tom Phillips (pictured left) from Restaurant Story and commis chef Nathan Lane to Lyon, where they will compete against 23 countries in the Bocuse d'Or World Final on 29-30 January 2019.

Rogan said: "I am delighted and humbled to be taking on such a prestigious role. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Brian for his dedication over the past 29 years which has undoubtedly helped cement the UK's standing within the Bocuse d'Or family."

Turner said: "It has been an incredible journey developing wonderful gastronomic relationships with many of the world's top chefs over so many years. I am extremely grateful to all who have represented the UK and have been part of our team.

"Since setting up the academy in October 2017, we have grown to become a stronger team and we have a very worthy successor in Simon Rogan. Simon is a fantastic chef and there is a great deal of respect for what he does within the UK and beyond. I wish him every success in the role."

In recognition of his years of involvement, Turner will stay on the Bocuse d'Or UK Academy as honorary life vice-president.

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