Roux Scholarship 2025: Entry Guidelines, Eligibility, and How to Apply

The highly anticipated Roux Scholarship 2025 is now open for entries, inviting talented young chefs across the UK to put their culinary skills to the test. This renowned competition offers chefs the chance to become a Roux Scholar and win life-changing prizes, including training opportunities and significant career development support. Here’s everything you need to know about this prestigious culinary contest.

Benefits of The Roux Scholarship

• Career-Defining Opportunities: The Roux Scholarship offers its winner the chance to choose between a two-month stage at any three-star Michelin restaurant worldwide or a bespoke training plan tailored to enhance their skills and address their knowledge gaps.
• Financial Support: The winner receives £6,000 to support career development.
• Mentorship Award: An additional £6,000 is awarded to the winner upon completion of 15 months’ service with their current employer after winning the competition. If they change roles, the funds will benefit their original employer, fostering team growth and collaboration.
• Prestige and Recognition: Winning or even participating in The Roux Scholarship offers unparalleled recognition in the culinary industry and valuable connections with industry leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

To compete in The Roux Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

• Be aged 22 to 30 years.
• Be based in the United Kingdom.

Key Competition Details

This year’s theme celebrates the “Great British Seaside,” challenging chefs to create a dish for four using:

• Two whole dayboat Cornish red gurnards (700g-900g each, maximum 1kg).
• 600g live St. Austell deep sea mussels.
• Fresh (or dried) red dulse seaweed.
• Two garnishes: one featuring parsnip and another of the chef’s choice.
• An accompanying sauce to complement the dish.

The aim is to craft a balanced, innovative, and flavorful dish showcasing the versatility of the ingredients.

Competition Stages and Timeline

• Entry Submission Deadline: Entrants must submit their recipes online by midnight on January 20, 2025.
• Regional Finals: Taking place on March 6, 2025 at University College Birmingham and University of West London. Competitors will cook their submitted recipe and face a mystery basket dessert challenge. Six finalists will advance to the national stage.
• National Final: Will be held on April 14, 2025 at The Waterside Inn Culinary School. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony at Coworth Park, Berkshire.

Where to Apply?

To enter, chefs must Register on the Roux Scholarship website https://www.instituteofhospitality.org/roux-scholarship-2025/.