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.
Introducing Young MasterChef Finalist and FutureChef Alumni, Olatunde “Bobby” Odu! Bobby took part in our 2017 Competition where he made it all the way to the Final. Find out what he’s been up to since then…
Read Bobby's storyShowcasing 25 outstanding case studies of alumni through our online exhibition.
Celebrating our previous judges, mentor chefs, FutureChef Champions and Ambassadors.
Meet themIntroducing alumni awards to recognise outstanding achievements and attract potential funding and exposure.
Coming soonGet 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!