Previous Winners
The Young National Chef of the Year has a proud history of recognising the most exciting emerging talent in UK kitchens. Over the years, the competition has celebrated young chefs who have demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity and passion early on in their careers. Below, you’ll find a complete list of past winners. These talented chefs continue to inspire the next generation entering YNCOTY today.
YNCOTY Title Holders
- 2026 Kiera Carolan
- 2025 Jonny Smith
- 2024 Sam Dixon
- 2023 Mae Dionio
- 2022 Daniel Cornish
- 2021 Edwin Kuk
- 2020 William Keeble
- 2019 Henry Wadsworth
- 2018 Danny Young
- 2017 Ruth Hansom
- 2016 Danny Hoang
- 2014 Luke Selby
- 2013 Ben Champkin
- 2012 Charles Smith