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International Salon Culinaire crowns standout talent on day two of competition
The second day of International Salon Culinaire delivered another strong showcase of culinary skill, with chefs, apprentices and students competing across a wide range of live and static competitions at HRC.
A series of prestigious titles were awarded throughout the day, highlighting excellence across pastry, team challenges and emerging talent. Among the headline winners, Daniel Burrell and Chris Willis of Lexington secured Gold and Best in Class in the Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef Team of the Year, while Rocco Nung of Mark Poynton at Caister Hall Hotel took Gold and Best in Class in The Association of Pastry Chefs Dessert of the Year.
In the Tilda Chef Team of the Year competition, Michael Broad and Elizabeth Mackenzie of Fooditude Ltd were named Best in Class, demonstrating strong teamwork and technical precision across the challenge.
The Apprentice Challenge also showcased the next generation of chefs, with Andreea Ionita of Holroyd Howe (HIT Training) awarded Gold and Best in Class, underlining the depth of emerging talent entering the industry.
Elsewhere, Alex Rowbottom of Hoar Cross Hall impressed judges in The Oriental Duck Culinary Showdown, taking Gold and Best in Class in a competitive field, while Joseph Bradley of Ham Yard Hotel secured Best in Class in the Live Sweet Tea Pastry Challenge.
In individual categories, David Bryant of Restaurant Associates achieved Gold and Best in Class in Main Course Plates, and Toby Barrow of Lloyds of London claimed Gold and Best in Class in Junior Dessert Plates. In Petit Fours, Rishitha Liyange of Horwood House Hotel was awarded Gold and Best in Class.
The day also saw strong performances across the student and skills competitions, with multiple Gold awards in butchery, fish preparation and front-of-house disciplines, reflecting the breadth of training and expertise being developed across UK colleges.
Hygiene Awards, sponsored by Delphis Eco, were presented throughout the day, recognising outstanding professional standards. Sonny Ward (Junior Pasta) and Antim Gurung (Oriental Duck Culinary Showdown – Heat 2) were among those recognised in the lunchtime awards, while Rachel Bremner and Maria Bantouna were among the afternoon recipients.
Taking place as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at Excel London, International Salon Culinaire continues to provide a platform for chefs at every stage of their careers to benchmark their skills, gain industry recognition and celebrate culinary excellence.
The competition continues on 1 April, with more titles and accolades still to be awarded. View the full list of winners on the Salon Culinaire website
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