Springboard’s FutureChef is a schools-based programme across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that supports the development of key life skills whilst inspiring young people to pursue an exciting career within the world of hospitality. We support students to build industry based culinary skills and knowledge, as well as connecting teachers and students with industry professionals. The Springboard FutureChef competition is now the biggest school culinary competition in the UK celebrating talent and adding to our long list of successful alumni.

FutureChef Juniors aims introduce culinary skills to students earlier and is aimed at Years 7/8 (England and Wales), S1/S2 (Scotland) and Years 8/9 (NI). The FutureChef Competition helps Years 9-11 (England and Wales), S3-S5 (Scotland) and Years 10-12 (NI) pupils to develop their culinary talent and supports pupils with entry routes into careers in the kitchen.

FutureChef supports the national curriculum and the development of key life skills whilst inspiring young people to cook.