Congratulations to the 2025 National Chef of the Year Semi-Finalists

  As sponsors of The National Chef of the Year we’re really proud to share and offer congratulations to the chefs making it through to the semi-finals of this prestigious competition.

Over recent weeks, a panel of culinary experts have reviewed every single entry they received from competitors across the UK who work in a variety of sectors and establishments.

For the next stage of the competition, chefs are challenged with making a showstopping hot or cold pre-dessert and we’ve been busy preparing gift boxes of a selection of suitable items to help them prepare. We can’t wait to see their creations and the brief looks absolutely divine – seasonal fruit or vegetable, sweet or with a savoury twist. The dish should be inspired by their own culinary journey and reflect their personality and interpretation. That is one mighty mouthful and we’re excited to see which dish best helps them represent that journey.

But first here’s the hardworking and talented 40 going through to the next stage: