Search is on for the NECTA Future Chef of the Year 2016

15 March 2016 by
Search is on for the NECTA Future Chef of the Year 2016

Continental Chef Supplies (CCS) and the North East Culinary Trade Association (NECTA) have launched the search for the NECTA Future Chef of the Year 2016.

For the first time, the North East student chef contest is also open to students from colleges in neighbouring regions including Yorkshire and the North West.

The competition will take place at Newcastle Racecourse on 28 April 2016. Students taking part will be paired with a professional mentor for a week to assist them with their final competition preparation.

The winner will receive a one-week residential trip to Raymond Blanc's Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, with a chance to work alongside chefs at the two-Michelin-starred site.

David Coulson, head chef at Peace & Loaf restaurant in Jesmond and Newcastle, and MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, has already been confirmed as one of the mentors.

NECTA and CCS are supporting the contest, including providing all tableware, equipment and judging assistance.

Douglas Jordan, chairman of NECTA, commented: "NECTA Future Chef is the only competition of its kind in our regions. As well as the opportunity to win a host of career-changing prizes, it gives all aspiring young chefs who take part the opportunity to develop their careers within the industry."

"With the standard and quality of the entrants being so high, it's clear to see why chefs are keen to get involved in this event."

Antony Ward, marketing manager at Continental Chef Supplies, added: "This contest is an invaluable experience for young chefs across our region and we're proud to be working with NECTA, supporting their core values of nurturing young talent and paving a solid career path within the catering and hospitality industry."

Continental Chef Supplies launches mobile showroom vehicle >>

BCF unveils English National Culinary Team for Culinary World Cup 2014 >>


*Are you looking for a new role? See all the current hospitality vacancies available with The Caterer* Jobs >>

Latest video from The Caterer

The Caterer Breakfast Briefing Email

Start the working day with The Caterer’s free breakfast briefing email

Sign Up and manage your preferences below

Check mark icon
Thank you

You have successfully signed up for the Caterer Breakfast Briefing Email and will hear from us soon!

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

close

Ad Blocker detected

We have noticed you are using an adblocker and – although we support freedom of choice – we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. They are an important revenue source which supports free access of our website's content, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.

trade tracker pixel tracking