The Competition
South West Chef of the Year highlights the skills and creativity of the region’s professional chefs, students, home cooks and juniors. This is your chance to gain recognition for your talents!
Meet the Judges
Our prestigious judging panel is made up of some of the South West’s leading chefs, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a diverse range of experience to the judging process.
Previous Winners
Where are they now? Previous winners of all categories of the competition have gone on to enjoy successful careers and deserved recognition. Find out where their careers have led them.
“Taking part in South West Chef of the Year provides a wonderful opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills to some of the best chefs in the South West.”
Michael Caines MBE
Co-founder and head judge
Lead Sponsor:
South West Chef of the Year 2023
South West Chef of the Year 2022
We are extremely grateful to the partners and sponsors of South West Chef of the Year 2023.
Winners of the 20th anniversary South West Chef of the Year
The 20th anniversary South West Chef of the year competition concluded when three thrilling finals took place at Exeter... read more →
30th October 2024
Lexie takes Junior Chef title 2024
Lexie takes Junior Chef title home to Gloucestershire! South West Junior Chef of the Year final 2024... read more →
8th October 2024
The finalists 2024
Outstanding cooking delivers hotly-contested semi-finals A collection of highly talented chefs came together at Exeter College on Saturday... read more →
29th September 2024
Introducing the 2024 competitors
Thank you very much to everyone who entered this year's 20th anniversary edition of South West Chef of... read more →
16th August 2024
Outstanding skills secure young chefs their place in final
Seven aspiring chefs from schools across the south west will vie for the title of South West Junior Chef... read more →
2nd August 2024
South West Chef at the Devon County Show
South West Chef of the Year at Devon County Show This year marks the 20th... read more →
13th May 2024