SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING HIGHLAND CHEFS

Chefs from across the Highlands of Scotland are being invited to enter the Master Chefs of Great Britain’s competition, Scottish Highland Chef. Free to enter and open to anyone over the age of 18.

The concept was originally launched by Albert Roux over 10 years ago. Now Roux’s former Head Chef, Steven Doherty, of La Gavroche in London and the first three-star Michelin restaurant in the UK, is spearheading this exciting initiative to find the best culinary talent in the Highlands of Scotland.

Steven Doherty and Master Chefs of Great Britain Chairman George McIvor

Scottish Highland Chef is a homage to the great chef who loved the Highlands and called Scotland the ‘Larder of Europe’ for our outstanding produce.

This new platform will also enable young chefs across the Highlands of Scotland to further their careers. Steven Doherty will be hosting demonstrations on 6th and 7th September at both Dornoch and Perth UHI Colleges before the final which will be held on 20th September.

The competition menu, with a time limit of 2 ½ hours, will showcase the creative talent of each participant and must include Scottish produce with a starter of hand dived scallops, a main of venison and a dessert featuring the bounty of seasonal berries.

The competition judges will be led by Steven Doherty, and the winner and runner up will be awarded stages at Michelin star restaurants in the UK, a cash prize and more.

For more information about how to enter the competition please email partners@masterchefsgb.co.uk.