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Springboard FutureChef celebrates 25 years of inspiring the chefs of tomorrow

We’re marking our 25th anniversary with a celebration of the former participants who used the competition to kickstart inspirational careers in the hospitality industry. Over the past quarter of a century, the annual school-based competition…

Published: 4th September 2023 10:00:00

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FutureChef Alumni showcase culinary skills at Love Your Food Show

The Love Your Food Show, held at the Belfast Titanic Exhibition Centre, recently captivated the taste buds and culinary aspirations of 24,000 attendees. What made this event truly exceptional was the presence of not one,…

Published: 7th July 2023 09:44:19

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Mini Bake-Off winner is chosen!

Following from last month’s story of Kaimes School in Edinburgh’s Mini Springboard FutureChef Bake-Off competition, we wanted to share some more good news! Last week, Kaimes School, a school who support young people with additional…

Published: 23rd May 2023 15:25:45

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Edinburgh school host mini-FutureChef competition!

Last year we shared the story of Kaimes School, a school in Edinburgh who exclusively support students with additional support needs. They wanted to get involved in the Springboard FutureChef programme, and so, we worked…

Published: 25th April 2023 09:46:14

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Springboard FutureChef 2023 winner is announced!

© Jane Henderson Photography The winner of Springboard FutureChef – a national competition to find the country’s next culinary superstar – has been revealed as Kristen Nugent, 15, from Killeeshil, in County Tyrone, following a…

Published: 14th March 2023 15:33:25

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Michael's FutureChef journey

February 2022 Michael participated in the school heats for three years, in his fourth year he won the Regional final in Northern Ireland and competed in the National Final heats in London. To have met…

Published: 17th October 2022 09:34:17

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Celebrity chef Shaun Rankin announced as latest Springboard FutureChef champion

Michelin Star chef Shaun Rankin has been announced as the next Springboard FutureChef champion and will be helping to mentor, support, and guide young participants through the competition programme. Shaun will be working as a…

Published: 6th September 2022 10:42:56

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Six months in the life of a FutureChef winner!

March 14th 2022 Phoebe represented the North of Scotland in the FutureChef National Final 2022 and won! “This win means a lot to me. It’s been months of hard work and it’s amazing that it…

Published: 31st August 2022 11:00:04

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Mini Springboard FutureChef BakeOff takes place in Edinburgh!

Springboard FutureChef, the UK and Ireland’s culinary competition for school pupils also offers support and guidance to schools! We support those wishing to hold a similar activity to the Springboard FutureChef competition on a smaller…

Published: 13th May 2022 13:11:20

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Phoebe Lawson crowned 2022 FutureChef National Champion in mission to find UK's best young cook

Phoebe Lawson – FutureChef 2022Phoebe’s main – Free range roasted chicken, tarragon infused tornado, fondant potato, wilted spinach, cauliflower puree, grain mustard saucePhoebe’s dessert – Vanilla panna cotta with poached pear chocolate & hazelnut soil,…

Published: 17th March 2022 09:39:46

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