Prizes

The winner receives £6,000, to support their career development and an invitation to cook and train under the supervision of a leading chef at a prestigious three-star Michelin restaurant anywhere in the world for up to three months.

Mentorship award*
An additional £6,000 will be awarded to the winner on completion of 15 months’ service with their employer following their win. The aim is to encourage the scholar to share with their brigade the new experiences, ideas and skills learned during their three-month stage in a three-Michelin star restaurant. Should they wish to leave their job before 15 months, the £6,000 will be awarded to their employer to support the brigade’s development in other ways.

The ongoing uncertainty of many roles in hospitality due to the Covid-19 pandemic means that the awarding of the Mentorship Award for the 2020/21 scholar has an additional condition: should the scholar leave their original employment through no fault of their own, then they will be awarded an additional £3,000, with the next £3,000 awarded discretionally either to the scholar, to their employer or neither, depending on the circumstances of their departure.

The 2020/21 Roux scholar will receive a host of amazing prizes from our sponsors:

A Sustainable Meat and Cheese Box, courtesy of Aubrey Allen as well as a Butchery Masterclass at their butchery training school, Aubrey’s Academy.
Two personalised Roux Scholarship chef’s jackets, courtesy of Bragard UK Ltd to wear during the competition and awards, plus a Grand Chef jacket.
A trip to Paris, courtesy of Bridor, to attend a workshop at the prestigious baking academy the École Lenôtre, which is set on a barge on the River Seine.
The winning chef will attend an exclusive day-long course with their MOF Chef (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), and includes breakfast and lunch. The trip also includes dinner, overnight accommodation and transport from the UK.
A year’s subscription to print and digital editions of The Caterer for one year. Plus two tickets to The Caterer’s annual awards, the Cateys, known as the hospitality industry’s Oscars, it is an exclusive, black tie event.
A classic collection of Global Knives and a range of accessories: peeler, fishbone tweezers, tongs, scissors and whetstone sharpener, all contained in a chef’s case.
Complimentary membership of the Institute of Hospitality for one year.
An exclusive Magnum of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, signed by the judges at the final cook-off.
An all expenses paid trip for two to visit the wine cellars of Laurent-Perrier at Tours-sur-Marne, including a guided tour of the cellars and a tasting of the Laurent-Perrier range. Travel by Eurostar and overnight accommodation with dinner, bed and breakfast.
A coffee machine for the home, plus a trip for two to visit the award winning Caffé Musetti roasting factory with flights, transfers and a night’s accommodation in Milan, courtesy of L’Unico.
An escorted tour with Regent Seven Seas Cruises aboard one of their most luxurious ships while in port in Southampton**, to see how they deliver an unrivalled, exquisite dining experience to over 700 guests – while at sea.
A three-course meal with a paired bottle of wine for four at Restaurant Associates‘ Michelin-starred Restaurant City Social. Head Chef Dan Birk will give a behind the scenes tour.
A day at TRUEfoods seeing how their superior stocks and sauces are created and learning about their acclaimed CHEFStable experience. In addition, the opportunity to eat in three of their fellow Roux Scholars’ restaurants to learn about their individual styles and see just how valuable winning the Roux Scholarship has been for their careers.
A day of Game shooting with one night’s accommodation including dinner, bed & breakfast, courtesy of Udale Speciality Foods Ltd.
A signed, framed commemorative certificate, signed by the judges.

The Winner’s Establishment will receive:

Ten kilos of award-winning coffee from L’Unico (Caffé Musetti)
A sirloin of aged beef from Udale Speciality Foods, Himalayan Salt Chamber.

The 6 National Finalists will receive:

£1,000 towards furthering their career development.
A framed commemorative certificate, signed by the judges.
A Sustainable Meat and Cheese Box, courtesy of Aubrey Allen.
Two personalised Roux Scholarship, chef’s jackets courtesy of Bragard UK Ltd.
A digital subscription to The Catererfor one year.
A Global Knives,G-2951138, five piece gift boxed chef’s knife set.
A bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut.
A selection of aged meat from Udale Speciality Foods Himalayan Salt Chamber
A copy of Bridor’s recipe book Meilleurs Recettes des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (volume three).

The 18 Regional Finalists will receive:

A commemorative certificate, signed by the judges.
A G-SNI301, Kazoku set of Global Knives
A Moka pot and coffee from L’Unico (Caffé Musetti)
A TRUEfoods chef notebook and tasting spoon.

**Covid restrictions allowing.

*Terms and conditions of the Mentorship Award

The Mentorship Award is provided at the complete discretion of the Board of Directors and will typically be granted automatically at the end of the 15 month period. However the Award will be reviewed if:
1. The conduct of the Roux Scholarship winner during the 15 month period from the date of the final could damage the reputation of the Competition or the Employer.
2. The employment did not extend for the full 15 months but this was not the fault or responsibility of the Roux Scholarship winner.
3. The nature of the employment did not allow the Roux Scholarship winner to mentor the same single team for the entire duration of the 15 month period.