Exmoor Young chef Competition

Through this annual competition partners are seeking to inspire young people and ignite the passion for cooking that can lead a young person onto great things in a rewarding career within the hospitality industry on Exmoor.

There is an abundance of fantastic local produce, award-winning restaurants and exciting training and upskilling opportunities available in the National Park. Watch the film taken at the inaugural event.

Exmoor Young Chef Hall of Fame

2022 - Winner: Perran Clark (Braunton). Runner up: Nathan Reardon (Cullompton)

2023 - Winner: Katrina Nightingale (Wiveliscombe). Runner up: Amy Wickens (Rodhuish)

2024 - It could be you! Look out for details from Visit Exmoor.

The competition has been organised by Visit Exmoor, Exmoor National Park Authority and Minehead Rotary Club.

The competition is part of a larger project to develop a Centre of Excellence for Hospitality in the area, celebrating the Exmoor food scene and encouraging young people to consider exciting careers in this dynamic and exciting industry.

Centre of Excellence: https://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/business-hub/centre-of-excellence

Hospitality Careers’ Advice

For careers’ advice, apprenticeships, vacancies and opportunities please refer to our partners’ websites:

  • Exmoor and Coast Centre of Excellence for Hospitality Lots of information and contacts for a career in hospitality on this Visit Exmoor webpage.
  • SomersetWorks supporting young people aged 15 to 18 into employment, education or training
  • Skill up Somerset  Skill Up West Somerset is an Apprenticeship and Skills Advisory Service, offering free, impartial advice and guidance.  We support both businesses and individuals with their Apprenticeship and Skills journey.  Whether you want to clarify some of the government guidance on apprenticeships and learning or be introduced to local training provision we can certainly help you.  
  • West Coast 360
  • Somerset Skills
  • North Devon (CSW group) or call  0800 97 55 111