Online entries for the Eurotoques Young Chef of the Year 2024 competition, presented by La Rousse Foods are now open to professional chefs under the age of 28. The competition has a proven track record in discovering exceptional young talent, giving all the young chefs who have taken part this contest a unique experience providing recognition throughout Ireland and beyond, and acting as a prestigious stepping-stone in their culinary career.
The theme of this year’s competition is INSPIRING REGENERATION, with a focus on food waste, food awareness, and food miles. The young chefs who wish to enter the competition are asked to give an example of a small action they would implement in their kitchen to make a difference, whether in their choice of produce (local v imported), working process (composting, plastic etc) or knowledge about farming, fishing, and preservation practices.
Entrants must post their answer on Instagram, accompanied by a picture or a video and a few words.
The entry form and general guidelines are available here https://euro-toques.ie/young-chef-of-the-year/enter-this-years-competition/.
The deadline for entering the competition via social media is Friday, 5th April. Candidates selected to continue the competition journey, will have to submit a written entry and attend an interview which will determine the 12 semi-finalists. This initial stage of the competition is open to all professional young chefs, independently on whether they work in a fine-dining restaurant or in a more casual environment, provided they have a mentor willing to support them throughout the competition. It is advisable that applicants are currently working in the same restaurant as their mentor. Mentors are not required to be members of the Community.
The semi-finals of the competition will be held in Dublin on Sunday 23rd June, while the final competition and Gala dinner will be help on Sunday 6th October in Dublin.
The Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year competition is Ireland’s premier culinary competition celebrating Ireland’s best emerging culinary talent. Together with fine food specialists and official partners La Rousse Foods, Euro-Toques Ireland have designed educational activities that highlight the importance of community and support in the Irish food industry. Local producers and chefs work together, sharing expertise and products and supporting each other in all their endeavours – a pivotal part of this industry.
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Euro-Toques Ireland
For further information and images please contact
Manuela Spinelli
Euro-Toques Ireland
M +353 86 0485802
E manuela@euro-toques.ie office@euro-toques.ie
@eurotoques_ireland @manuelaspinelli00
NOTES TO EDITORS:
The Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year competition presented by La Rousse Foods is Ireland’s premier culinary competition celebrating Ireland’s best emerging culinary talent. Open to professional chefs under the age of 28, the competition has a proven track record in discovering the finest young talent with former winners Grainne Mullins, Jack Lenards, Conor Halpenny and Mark Moriarty making marks in Ireland’s food culture as well as on the international scene. Gráinne Mullins, founder of Grá Chocolates, was named as one of Europe’s brightest stars in the art and culture sphere on the 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 list. In 2015, Mark Moriarty progressed to win the World San Pellegrino Young Chef Competition held in Milan, while Conor Halpenny reached the 2022 Regional finals in Copenhagen. For all the young chefs taking part, this contest is a unique experience that will provide recognition throughout Ireland and beyond, and act as a prestigious stepping-stone in their culinary career.
* Check list *
- Post your Social Media Entry on Instagram – KEEP IT SIMPLE.
A picture, and a few words. - Post on Instagram tag @eurotoques_ireland and add #YC2024entry
- Fill in the online entry form available here https://euro-toques.ie/young-chef-of-the-year/enter-this-years-competition/
- You will receive an e-mail confirming your submission. If you do not receive a confirmation please contact us at office@euro-toques.ie
- Applications open Tuesday 19 March 2024
- Applications deadline Friday 5 April 2024
- Open to professional chefs under 28 (born after 01-01-1996)
- Read the question carefully
- Pick an action, for example: buying vegetables from local farmers to reduce food miles
- Take pic and write a short post to explain your action
- Post on Instagram tag @eurotoques_ireland and add #YC2024entry
- Make sure your insta account is PUBLIC not private
- Fill out the application form available on euro-toques.ie
- Being a member of Euro-Toques is not a requirement for mentors but preferable.
- Any questions ask @manuelaspinelli00
- #YC2024 @laroussefoods1
- Important dates: written entries by 25th April; interviews on 113th May; semi-finals on 23rd June, finals on 6th October 2024.
