Roux Scholarship 2025 for Young Chefs in the UK Now Accepting Applications

Aspiring young chefs across the UK are invited to apply for the prestigious Roux Scholarship 2025, an opportunity to showcase culinary talent and earn transformative prizes.

About the Roux Scholarship 2025

The Roux Scholarship is a celebrated UK competition for young chefs, offering the chance to earn the coveted title of Roux Scholar. This year, applicants are asked to craft a dish inspired by the British seaside, utilizing specific key ingredients. The contest will conclude with a national final on 14 April 2025, where the winner will earn either a two-month stage at a three-star Michelin restaurant or a personalized training plan to enhance their skills.

Eligible Fields

This scholarship is open to chefs with a strong passion for high-end cuisine who are eager to elevate their culinary expertise.

Eligibility Criteria

UK-based chefs aged 22-30.
A strong interest in cooking with a high level of creativity and technical skill.

Selection Criteria

Chefs will go through several stages to reach the final:

Recipe Submission: Applicants submit an original recipe using specific ingredients—Cornish red gurnard, St. Austell mussels, red dulse seaweed, parsnip, and a sauce.
Regional Finals: Selected finalists participate in a cooking challenge and a mystery dessert test.

National Final: The top six will compete at The Waterside Inn Culinary School.

Eligible Countries

This scholarship is open only to chefs currently residing in the UK.

Benefits Of The Roux Scholarship 2025

Winner’s Choice: A two-month stage at a three-star Michelin restaurant anywhere globally or a bespoke training plan.

Career Development: £6,000 to support career advancement.
Mentorship Award: An additional £6,000 for chefs who remain with their employer for 15 months (or to the original employer if they change jobs).
Additional prizes from sponsors and partners.