NCOTY Sponsors

National Chef of the Year wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners who help us to showcase the amazing culinary talent we have here in the UK.

We are currently offering new sponsors the exciting opportunity to get involved in 2026 and beyond. By associating your brand with these prestigious awards, your business and products will be showcased to the elite of the UK chef sector.

Sponsors will have brand presence from entry drive right through to semi-finals, the mentor day, the final and Awards Celebration. Aligning your brand with the UK’s most prestigious culinary competitions allows you to get your product or service seen or touched by decision makers in the hospitality sector, as well as direct networking with potential clients.

Headline partners

Supporters

“This competition continues to be a launchpad for culinary talent. The energy, passion and precision we saw at the 2025 final was inspiring for everyone involved”
David Mulcahy
David MulcahyCompetition director
"It felt a good time in my career to test myself at the highest level and enter National Chef of the Year. I'm delighted I managed to win on my first attempt, especially with such amazing feedback, and now I've joined an illustrious list of winners."
Orry Shand
Orry ShandNCOTY 2025
"It’s been an honour to Chair this competition for the last two years. The high number and standard of entries, dedication and level of cooking I’ve witnessed has been a joy to see and I look forward to following these finalists’ culinary careers."
Matt Abe
Matt AbeChair of Judges 2024 and 2025
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