Kuba Winkowski Crowned UK's National Chef of the Year 2024
Kuba Winkowski Crowned UK's National Chef of the Year 2024
Kuba Winkowski Crowned UK's National Chef of the Year 2024
Kuba Winkowski has been named The National Chef of the Year. The head chef from The Feathered Nest Inn impressed judges with a standout menu. His dishes were ranked the tastiest by 21 of the UK’s leading chefs, including Gary Jones. Winkowski served a three-course menu featuring Native Lobster with Oyster Emulsion, Celery, and Sea Herbs Buttermilk as a starter. His main course was Yorkshire Grouse with Cabbage, Foie Gras, Quince, Celeriac, and Seeds. For dessert, he presented Sticky Toffee with Lemon, Clotted Cream, and Walnuts.
George Blogg, head chef at Gravetye Manor, took second place in the competition. Derek Johnstone, head chef at Borthwick Castle, secured third place. Johnstone also received the 'People's Choice' Award for the exceptional presentation of his starter.
In The Young National Chef of the Year category, Henry Wadsworth from Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons won first place. Aaron Middleton, sous chef at Hide Above, came in second. Conner Farrer, chef de partie at The Ritz in London, finished third. The title of The National Chef of the Year includes a winner’s medal and membership to the Craft Guild of Chefs. Winkowski will also receive various culinary development opportunities. The awards recognise both skill and creativity in the UK’s culinary scene.
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