Seafood Chef of the year

Our seafood chef competition is an exciting event! Talented chefs going head-to-head to create mouthwatering dishes using the freshest local seafood.

They showcase their skills with local produce from Fraserburgh, Europe’s biggest shellfish port. White fish from Peterhead and the finest wild caught salmon and trout from the river Dee & Don.

A celebration of local cuisine

It’s a fabulous way to highlight the region’s famous seafood and bring the local community together to celebrate both tradition, sustainability and innovation in pushing the boundaries of the culinary imagination to produce creative seafood dishes.

Seafood Chef of the Year 2026

We’re delighted to announce that applications are now open for the North East of Scotland Seafood Chef of the Year 2026 category.

Important Dates

Closing date for applications: 6th March 2026
Finalists notified: Shortly after closing date
Finalists’ Seminar: Hosted by Orry Shand, Executive Chef at Entier, Scottish Culinary Team Captain, and the 2025 National Chef of the Year. (Date to be confirmed)
Cook-Off & Awards Dinner: 25th May 2026

Please remember to include your chef jacket size on the application form below when sending this over so we can order the appropriate size in plenty time.

Please send completed entries to info@hospitality-training.org.uk.

💷 Entry Fees

We’re pleased to confirm that entry fees have been waived again for 2026, to encourage as many chefs as possible to take part.

🍽 Awards Dinner

Details of the awards dinner will be shared once finalised.
All finalists will receive one complimentary ticket to the dinner.

Please note that applications must include all required documents listed in the application form to be considered.

We look forward to seeing your creativity and skills in this year’s competition — and wish you the very best of luck!

Chef Criteria

Application Form

What you could win

It’s a coveted title and an excellent stage to demonstrate true skill and flair.

£800

Prize fund for the winner