Final chance to register for LACA School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) competition
The SCOTY competition, which is sponsored by Bisto from Premier Foods, asks chefs to prepare, cook and present four portions of a main course and dessert with a total food cost of £1.60 per head in 90 minutes that meet the School Food Standards and Eat Well Guide.
The national final will be held at the LACA Main Event on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th July at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The 2023 winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize, the 2023 LACA School Chef of the Year trophy and an invitation to a calendar of catering industry events.
In addition, each national final prize winner will be given the chance to work with the Premier Foods culinary team on their recipe and product development.
After registering entrants will have until Friday 3rd March to work on their menu and dishes. Full competition rules and criteria can be found in the LACA School Chef of the Year 2023 Entry Pack.
Brad Pearce, LACA chair, said: “The School Chef of the Year competition is one of the highlights of the LACA calendar. Talented school chefs from across the country will be honing their skills and battling it out across the regions to secure their place in the finals which are now firmly a part of the LACA Main Event in July each year.
“We’re delighted that returning as sponsors for the SCOTY Competition 2023 are Premier Foods and their Bisto brand. I can’t wait to see how creative this years’ entrants will be with their dishes and look forward to the upcoming heats and final and celebrating the winner at our Gala Dinner and Awards Evening. Good luck everyone!”