Applications for the Roux Scholarship for Young Chefs in the UK 2025 Are Now Being Accepted

The Roux Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications, inviting aspiring cooks from the UK to showcase their culinary prowess and vie for the title of Roux Scholar and transformative rewards. Apply Now:

When is the Application Deadline:

• Monday, 20 January 2025 (Midnight).

Tell Me About The Award:

The Roux Scholarship 2025 invites UK-based young chefs to compete for the prestigious title of Roux Scholar, with life-changing prizes. The competition challenges chefs to demonstrate their culinary skills by creating a recipe using key ingredients based on the theme of the British seaside. The competition culminates in a final event on 14 April 2025, where the winner will receive a two-month stage at a three-star Michelin restaurant or a bespoke training plan.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• The scholarship is open to chefs in the culinary field who are passionate about developing their skills in high-end cuisine.

Type:

• Culinary competition for young chefs based in the United Kingdom.

Who can Apply for the Roux Scholarship?

• UK-based chefs aged 22-30 years. Applicants must have a passion for cooking and be able to demonstrate creativity and skill with their chosen ingredients.

How are Applicants Selected?

• Applicants are selected through a series of stages, including:
  1. Recipe Submission: Chefs must submit their own recipe using the specified ingredients (Cornish red gurnard, St. Austell mussels, red dulse seaweed, parsnip, and a sauce).
  2. Regional Finals: Regional finalists will compete in a cooking challenge with a mystery dessert challenge.
  3. National Final: The top six finalists will compete at The Waterside Inn Culinary School.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• United Kingdom (Only UK-based chefs are eligible).

Where will the Award be Taken?

• The Regional Finals will take place at University College Birmingham and University of West London.
• The National Final will take place at The Waterside Inn Culinary School with the award ceremony at Coworth Park, Berkshire.

How Many Awards?

• The competition selects six national finalists. One winner will be chosen to receive the top prize.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Winner’s Choice:
  • Two-month stage at a three-star Michelin restaurant anywhere in the world.
  • Bespoke training plan tailored to the winner’s skills and knowledge gaps.
• Career Development:
  • £6,000 to support the winner’s career development.
  • The Mentorship Award offers an additional £6,000 after 15 months’ service with the current employer (or to the original employer if the winner changes jobs).
• A variety of other prizes from sponsors and preferred partners.

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How Long Will the Award Last?

• The stage at the Michelin restaurant lasts for two months, and the mentorship award lasts for 15 months of service with the winner’s current employer.

How to Apply for the Roux Scholarship:

1. Register for the competition on the Roux Scholarship website.
2. After registration, you’ll receive an invitation to complete the online recipe application form.
3. Submit your recipe by the deadline on Monday, 20 January 2025.

Apply Now