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All You Need To Know

Masters of the Menu gives five talented chefs the opportunity to gain industry exposure, receive mentorship from leading chefs and showcase their work on a national stage. The overall winner will receive a prize package designed to support their continued growth, alongside the honour of being crowned the Masters of the Menu Champion.

Prizes: What’s On The Table

  • 1st Place Prize: £5,000 cash, PR support, and the opportunity to host an exclusive supper club with Chef James.
  • 2nd Place Prize: £1,000 cash for the runner-up of the Masters of the Menu competition.
  • 3rd Place Prize: £500 cash for the third place winner of the Masters of the Menu competition.
  • 4th Place Prize: £500 cash for the fourth place winner of the Masters of the Menu competition.
  • 5th Place Prize: £500 cash for the fifth place winner of the Masters of the Menu competition.

“Following the media profile I received within the Southern Daily Echo because of Masters of the Menu, I am now a regular chef columnist for the paper."

Adam Duebel, 2025 Finalist

The Competition Is Split Into Three Stages...

You can find more details about each competition element in our Masters of the Menu digital handbook(opens in a new window)!

2026 Judges

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How To Enter

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Masters of the Menu

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