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Live Theatre
  1. Live Theatre
    45 minutes will be allowed to prepare cook and present two portions of a seafood main course dish using one of the following sustainable seafood species supplied by our partners The Alaska Seafood Mar ...

    Sponsored by:

    alaska seafood

  2. Live Theatre
    Competitors have 30 minutes to produce a cheese-based starter, using at least one of four award winning British cheeses supplied by Artisan Cheese Makers Alsop & Walker to be served either hot or cold ...

    Sponsored by:

    alsopwalker

  3. Live Theatre
    Competitors have 30 minutes to produce a cheese-based starter, using at least one of four award winning British cheeses supplied by Artisan Cheese Makers Alsop & Walker to be served either hot or cold ...

    Sponsored by:

    alsopwalker

  4. Live Theatre
    Your chosen meal must be suitable for generic NHS patients, with an emphasis on Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services (GBSF), The Department of Health’s Obesity Strategy and be nu ...

    Sponsored by:

    hcanhsunox

  5. Live Theatre
    Entries are open for the Lumina Challenge 2023 – we are looking for world class chefs and the world’s best lamb recipe! The winner will win a once in a lifetime trip to New Zealand, as well as being i ...

    Sponsored by:

    Lumina

  6. Live Theatre
  7. Live Theatre
    Finalists have been chosen from the UK & Ireland business across all sectors from a paper heat entry plus a mentor day cook off process. This year competitors are required to produce dishes including ...

    Sponsored by:

    Sodexo

  8. Live Theatre
    60 Minutes will be allowed to prepare the following elements. 1. To prepare, cook and present 3 portions of the same plated main course dish suitable for fine dining/brasserie menu; at least one Major ...

    Sponsored by:

    majorCraft Guild

  9. Live Theatre
    The competitor is required to create a hot or cold plated dessert for 2 covers. Competitors may bring pre-made elements to the dish, but workload and skill element of their chosen dish will be taken i ...

    Sponsored by:

    henley bridge

  10. Live Theatre
Skills Theatre
  1. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  2. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  3. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  4. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  5. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  6. Skills Theatre
    1 whole gutted seabass will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, trimmed, pin boned and ciseler. 1 whole gutted trout will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, skinned, tri ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  7. Skills Theatre
    1 whole gutted seabass will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, trimmed, pin boned and ciseler. 1 whole gutted trout will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, skinned, tri ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  8. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different plated cold starter portions [one portion of each] using avocado as the main part of the dish, description of dish required. All ingredients to be provided by competitor and ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  9. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different plated cold starter portions [one portion of each] using cold water shrimps as the main part of the dish, description of dish required. Cold dishes only to be prepared and p ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  10. Skills Theatre
    Decorating of 4 different pieces of afternoon tea pastries, 1 piece of each, marks will be considered on amount of work completed on site.
  11. Skills Theatre
    Using pre peeled vegetables where applicable for preparation of the following-: 2 fondant potatoes with flat top and bottom oval ends approx. 80gms each 2 chateau potatoes 8 sides approx. 80gms each 4 ...
  12. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different amuse bouche for the service in a fine dining restaurant, two portions of each. Choice of ingredients is entirely at the discretion of the competitor, but judges will look f ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  13. Skills Theatre
  14. Skills Theatre
    From a 500gm piece of bread dough provided by the candidate, shape 6 different varieties of roll, 2 pieces of each, toppings allowed.
  15. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a pair of best ends of lamb which will be provided by our official meat partner ‘Pure South’ on the bone. The skills test will be to remove the lamb racks cleanly from the chime bone using a s ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company

  16. Skills Theatre
    Filling of a pre-baked fluted flan base, with pastry cream, fresh fruit and then glazed. Marks will be awarded to work completed on site with consideration taken on seasonal produce used.
Live Theatre
  1. Live Theatre
    Competitors to bring their chosen fresh pasta dough, rolling equipment and all other ingredients to create two portions of contemporary sweet or savoury pasta dish. Please note as a pasta class the ju ...
  2. Live Theatre
    Competitors to bring their chosen fresh pasta dough, rolling equipment and all other ingredients to create two portions of contemporary sweet or savoury pasta dish. Please note as a pasta class the ju ...
  3. Live Theatre
    Competitors to bring their chosen fresh pasta dough, rolling equipment and all other ingredients to create two portions of contemporary sweet or savoury pasta dish. Please note as a pasta class the ju ...
  4. Live Theatre
    The long-running Country Range Student Chef Challenge provides full time hospitality and catering college students with the perfect platform to improve cooking skills, knowledge and technique, while d ...

    Sponsored by:

    country range

  5. Live Theatre
    We are looking for eight pairs of chefs to battle it out to be crowned Tilda Chef Team of the Year 2023 Run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, this competition is for teams of 2x chefs. You ...

    Sponsored by:

    tildacraft guild

  6. Live Theatre
    The competitor has 30 minutes to create a main course dish for 2 covers using a lamb loin taken from a 7/8 bone rack of lamb which has been trimmed of all fat and sinew. Suitable garnish will need to ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  7. Live Theatre
  8. Live Theatre
    Entries are sought from a 2-person team, the team will be expected to produce 2 portions of a selection of bowl food that they would recommend for a stand up event aimed at 20 covers plus, making sure ...

    Sponsored by:

    craft guild of chefs  waitrose

  9. Live Theatre
    Plant-forward is a style of cooking and eating that emphasises and celebrates plant-based ingredients – including fruits and vegetables (produce); whole grains; beans, other legumes (pulses) and soy f ...

    Sponsored by:

    koppert cress

  10. Live Theatre
    Plant-forward is a style of cooking and eating that emphasises and celebrates plant-based ingredients – including fruits and vegetables (produce); whole grains; beans, other legumes (pulses) and soy f ...

    Sponsored by:

    koppert cress

  11. Live Theatre
    Stage 1 - Skills Theatre Prep of the Protein | 30-minute competition Stage 2 - Live Theatre Cook-off | 45-minute competition Open to any chef currently undergoing an apprenticeship. The competitor wil ...

    Sponsored by:

    hit

  12. Live Theatre
Skills Theatre
  1. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company

  2. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  3. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  4. Skills Theatre
    The laying of a Table for 4 covers from a menu presented to the student 5 minutes before start of competition with 4 different Napkin folds. Recommendations for wine will be required and correct glass ...
  5. Skills Theatre
    Candidate will need to prepare two portions of a flambéed crepe dish of their choice, providing all their own ingredients and equipment required to complete the task. A written recipe will also be req ...
  6. Skills Theatre
    The laying of a Table for 4 covers from a menu presented to the student 5 minutes before start of competition with 4 different Napkin folds. Recommendations for wine will be required and correct glass ...
  7. Skills Theatre
    1 whole gutted seabass will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, trimmed, pin boned and ciseler. 1 whole gutted trout will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, skinned, tri ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  8. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  9. Skills Theatre
    Competitor needs to make 2 Cocktails of their choice either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, a recipe needs to be provided. All ingredients is to be provided by the competitor. Judges will taste the finish ...

    Sponsored by:

    mixology

  10. Skills Theatre
    Competitor needs to make 2 Cocktails of their choice either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, a recipe needs to be provided. All ingredients is to be provided by the competitor. Judges will taste the finish ...

    Sponsored by:

    mixology

  11. Skills Theatre

    Sponsored by:

    hittraining
  12. Skills Theatre
  13. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different plated cold starter portions [one portion of each] using avocado as the main part of the dish, description of dish required. All ingredients to be provided by competitor and ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  14. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    M&J

  15. Skills Theatre
    Competitor needs to make 2 Cocktails of their choice either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, a recipe needs to be provided. All ingredients is to be provided by the competitor. Judges will taste the finish ...

    Sponsored by:

    mixology

  16. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of a traditional Caesar’s salad to the competitor’s choice of recipe, dressing and salad to be prepared in front of the judges this will be a tasted class. This class is open to front of h ...
  17. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different amuse bouche for the service in a fine dining restaurant, two portions of each. Choice of ingredients is entirely at the discretion of the competitor, but judges will look f ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  18. Skills Theatre
    Using pre peeled vegetables where applicable for preparation of the following-: 2 fondant potatoes with flat top and bottom oval ends approx. 80gms each 2 chateau potatoes 8 sides approx. 80gms each 4 ...
  19. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a pair of best ends of lamb which will be provided by our official meat partner ‘Pure South’ on the bone. The skills test will be to remove the lamb racks cleanly from the chime bone using a s ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company

Live Theatre
  1. Live Theatre
    A team of 2 chefs will be given 60 minutes to produce 2 portions of a two-course meal consisting of a main and dessert from a mystery basket of ingredients supplied by our sponsors Fresh Direct. The i ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@j freshdirect

  2. Live Theatre
    A team of 2 chefs will be given 60 minutes to produce 2 portions of a two-course meal consisting of a main and dessert from a mystery basket of ingredients supplied by our sponsors Fresh Direct. The i ...

    Sponsored by:

    m@J freshdirect

  3. Live Theatre
    Competitors will be allowed 1hr 45 minutes to prepare, cook and present 4 plates of an original dessert suitable for fine dining to the competitor’s choice. All entries will be paper judged to determi ...

    Sponsored by:

    caco barryapcponthier

  4. Live Theatre
    45 minutes will be allowed to prepare cook and present two portions of a seafood main course dish using one of the following sustainable seafood species supplied by our partners The Alaska Seafood Mar ...

    Sponsored by:

    alaska seafood

  5. Live Theatre
    The competitor has 45 minutes to create a main course dish for 2 covers using any meat, poultry or fish cut of their choice. A suitable garnish will need to be served with the dish, with the emphasis ...

    Sponsored by:

    essential cuisine bii

  6. Live Theatre
    Chef teams will have one hour to prepare, cook and present a three-course menu suitable for their Club Chairman to entertain the Head of the FA or RFU to dinner. The meal should include a lamb main co ...

    Sponsored by:

    stadium experience

  7. Live Theatre
Skills Theatre
  1. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  2. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  3. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different amuse bouche for the service in a fine dining restaurant, two portions of each. Choice of ingredients is entirely at the discretion of the competitor, but judges will look f ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  4. Skills Theatre
    Butcher a fresh chicken which will be provided. The skills test will be to cut the chicken into 10 pieces and display waste along with the service pieces. A detailed description of the cuts available ...

    Sponsored by:

    worshipful company of cooks

  5. Skills Theatre
    Preparation of 2 different plated cold starter portions [one portion of each] using avocado as the main part of the dish, description of dish required. All ingredients to be provided by competitor and ...

    Sponsored by:

    worldskillsuk

  6. Skills Theatre
    Using pre peeled vegetables where applicable for preparation of the following-: 2 fondant potatoes with flat top and bottom oval ends approx. 80gms each 2 chateau potatoes 8 sides approx. 80gms each 4 ...
  7. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    m&j

  8. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.

    Sponsored by:

    m@j

  9. Skills Theatre
    Prepare 2 lemon soles/Plaice to be provided by the sponsor, both are to be filleted and skinned. 2 fillets to be left whole, 2 as delice, 2 as paupiette, 2 cut to Goujons.
    m&j
  10. Skills Theatre
    From a 500gm piece of bread dough provided by the candidate, shape 6 different varieties of roll, 2 pieces of each, toppings allowed.
  11. Skills Theatre
  12. Skills Theatre
    1 whole gutted seabass will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, trimmed, pin boned and ciseler. 1 whole gutted trout will be provided by the sponsor this is to be filleted, skinned, tri ...

    Sponsored by:

    m&j

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