Springboard FutureChef – 25 Years of Inspiring Tomorrow’s Chefs
Springboard FutureChef is 25 years old and we are commemorating its 25th anniversary by celebrating former contestants who kickstarted their inspiring careers in the hospitality field through the FutureChef programme.
Over the last 25 years, the annual school based competition has been a wellspring of inspiration for young talents, paving the way for their culinary aspirations and guiding them towards successful paths in the culinary industry.
Springboard FutureChef has captured the imaginations of numerous budding chefs in schools across the nation. Yearly the culinary challenge has provided them with a stage to exhibit their culinary abilities, inventiveness, and to develop a love for the art of cooking. To date, an impressive 214,000 students aged 12-16 have participated, underscoring the competition’s profound influence on the culinary landscape of the country.
Daniel competed in 2022, where he made it all the way to the final. He explains that the competition “wasn’t just an accolade; it was a transformative experience that opened doors for me in London’s culinary scene while undertaking my 6th form studies.”
Find out what Daniel has been up to since taking part…
Read Daniel's storyShowcasing the outstanding case studies of our alumni through our online exhibition.
Celebrating our previous judges, mentor chefs, FutureChef Champions and Ambassadors.
Meet themAs part of our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating and recognising our competitors that have taken part in Springboard FutureChef, with our brand new Alumni Awards.
View the shortlistGet involved!
Head over to our social media channels to check out all the action from our year long celebration. Don’t forget to use our hashtag #FutureChef25Years!