THURSDAY 29th MAY 2025

LIVE HOT THEATRE

We will kindly ask chefs to arrive earlier in the day as the schedule may be subject to change to accommodate entries. This will also allow chefs to get used to their surroundings and prepare themselves. Please note, there will be multiple competition classes going on throughout the day as part of the British Culinary Championships.

We ask that all chefs wear professional attire and look their best as there will be professional media and photography present.

Only competing chefs, judges and media will be allowed into the kitchens.

12:30 pm STREET FOOD

Within 40 minutes produce 2 portions of a Asian or Oriental Street Food Dish served in appropriate containers.

Competition class ref: LH11  - ENTRY VIA CRAFT GUILD OF CHEFS

1:10 pm VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE

In 40 minutes, produce 2 portions of an Asian or Oriental Vegetarian main course for restaurant service.

Competition class ref: LH12  - ENTRY VIA CRAFT GUILD OF CHEFS

1:50 pm FISH or SHELLFISH STARTER

In 30 minutes, produce 2 portions of a Fish or a Shellfish starter for restaurant service.

Competition class ref: LH13  - ENTRY VIA CRAFT GUILD OF CHEFS

2:00 pm UK CURRY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 - National Curry Chef of the Year

Chefs will have 1 hour to cook 2 portions of 2 dishes of their choice to impress the expert panel of judges.

You can cook a starter and main course or a main course and dessert.

2 portions of each dish are required - 1 for the judges and 1 for media/photography

Competition class ref: UKCC  - ENTRY VIA 'HOW TO ENTER'

4:00 pm PRESENTATIONS

Once the judges have deliberated, the results will be announced. 

Competitors will receive high quality certificates and medals from the Craft Guild of Chefs and UK Curry Connect.

The overall winner will get the GOLD medal and the prestigious Gold Championship trophy, along with the title UK Curry Champion 2025 and National Curry Chef of the Year!

Media will be present so competitors will be featured on print/social media and the Craft Guild magazine.