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care chef of the year competition 2026

Entries are now open, submit your recipe today!

6 chefs will be selected for the Grand Finale, could that be you?

2026 entries are now closed!

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The Challenge:

Mealtimes are more than nourishment, they are moments of joy, comfort, memory and connection.
 
This year’s competition invites chefs to bring the magic of Movie Classics to life through immersive dining experiences inspired by iconic films, timeless characters and cinematic nostalgia.
 
From elegant Hollywood glamour to seaside musicals, wartime favourites to world cinema, chefs are encouraged to create menus that spark conversation, evoke treasured memories and deliver unforgettable experiences for residents.
 
Theme: Movie Classics: Bringing Iconic Films to Life Through Dining    
 
Brief: Create a nostalgic movie-inspired dining experience that transports residents through food, memories, music and storytelling.
 
Venue: Blend Culinary Foundation Cookery School Sheffield
 

Ensure dishes are accessible, comforting, and nutritionally balanced for the care environment.


Key Criteria:

  1. Theme Interpretation

  2. Care Suitability

  3. Dining Experience

  4. Technical Execution

  • You should include images of your recipe to support your application; you may submit up to 8 photographs (consider showing different stages of meal prep and the final product).
 
  • Each entry will be reviewed by our expert panel, and the top 6 entries will be contacted to cook their dish in the final.
 

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