Generation Chef

The Club together with the Rotary Clubs of Ballymena, Comber, Derry/Londonderry, Enniskillen, Lagan Valley, Lisburn and Newry and the culinary departments of the Belfast Met, Northern, North West, South East, Southern and South West Colleges present a Generation Chef Competition - a unique opportunity for aspiring chefs to hone their skills, gain industry exposure and compete at a national level.

Over 12 weeks, 54 aspiring student chefs will enhance their cooking and service expertise in the Colleges to deliver a premium culinary experience. The students selected from the Regional College heats (3 teams of 3) will compete in the inter-college final in May testing their cooking and hospitality and their ability to work together as a team under pressure in a professional environment.

The final of the inaugural Generation Chef Competition was held on Thursday 01 May at the Belfast Metropolitan College. The Club's congratulations are extended to the Club team (pictured l-r): chefs Rowan Graham and Aaron Agnew and Front of House Jane Bracken who came 2nd only being narrowly beaten by the RC Newry team. They will go far in their chosen careers Chef Rowan is moving to Australia for 2 years to experience a broader cuisine, particularly Asian; Aaron has a placement at a Michelin star restaurant in London and FoH Jayne will be using her skills to start with her husband a restaurant in Spain!

The Club also warmly congratulates the winning RC Newry Club and the Southern Regional College team.

This competition, by providing an opportunity for the students to showcase their skills while gaining invaluable experience in the industry, embodies Rotary’s mission of fostering community growth, connecting people and supporting young talent