We at Inspiring Culinary Generations (ICG) are writing to share an update about our competitions. It is with a mix of emotions that we announce a pause in the Aspiring Student Chefs and Keen Home Cooks competitions for the year 24/25 as we develop our offering to better fit our partners and contestants and come back bigger and stronger, hopefully for many years to come. Both Aspiring Student Chefs and Keen Home Cooks’ competitions have brought the team, judges, competitors and the wider hospitality community so much joy. We are so proud of what everyone has achieved with many going on to successful roles within hospitality as well as those who have stepped into the limelight featuring on shows such as Masterchef. Our efforts would not have been possible without all our amazing sponsors, for whom we are forever grateful alongside our marvellous organisational team and all those who offered endless support along the way. Thank you so much to you all, for what you have given! Finally we must say thank you to our wonderful community who have inspired us at every stage of the journey – without you we would not be here! Thank you all so much, for everything! Goodbye for now! Team ICG xxx
Inspiring Culinary Generations - Cookery Competition
Food and Beverage Services
A cookery competition for all children, catering students & keen home cooks who have a passion for cooking.
About us
The Inspiring Culinary Generations (ICG) Competition is a national competition designed to acknowledge & encourage excellence in the catering industry and in the home. This event reaches out to all children, young catering students & keen home cooks who have a passion for cooking. Established in 2012, the Awards quickly assumed a prominent position, attracting the attention of a prestigious group of sponsors and partners. This interest has grown year on year and we are delighted to have the competition become an annual calendar event. Open to home cooks and students anywhere in the UK, the course is supported by the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Teflon™ Non-Stick Coatings - Chemours and by The Bournemouth & Poole College. We are offering the winners in all three categories the chance to win some great prizes. For students, this is certainly one of the best opportunities to gain insight into the industry and, depending upon their age, potentially a life changing opportunity to receive a three-year Specialised Chefs Scholarship, training to become a fully qualified chef. The scholarship is divided into two categories; work based training with a chef member of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts at one of the finest hotels or restaurants in the UK and full time block release tuition at Bournemouth & Poole College. Then, for the home foodie who loves to cook and wants to simply showcase their skills, passions and knowledge, there is the chance to win cookware & a luxury hamper. A passion for food and cookery often starts in the home, so we're inviting children under the age of 18 to enter with their parents/grandparents or guardian (over 18) in a competition that sees generations working together, sharing passions and inspiring each other. A team of esteemed judges chaired by Lesley Waters will choose their Regional Champions from online entries, inviting them to attend the national cook-off.
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https://www.icgcompetition.co.uk/
External link for Inspiring Culinary Generations - Cookery Competition
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Grantham
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
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Grantham, GB
Updates
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Friday Fare This week’s Friday Fare comes from this year’s Keen Home Cooks Winner. Check out his delicious pork belly and sweet potato rosti with pickled red cabbage, asparagus and cider jus: https://lnkd.in/eJ_chJtV #icg #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks
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What food goals do you have for the coming year. Let us know then check back in to let us know how you get on. Take this as a sign to apply for your dream job or do that thing that you are too scared to do. Let us know how you get on… #icg #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks
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Have you checked out our partner @TheStudioLincs where we hold the Keen Home Cooks final. They offer a Kitchen filming location as well as on site luxury accommodation that can be booked for filming or just a getaway. #sponsor #icgcompetition #keenhomecooks #khc2023 #culinaryarts #culinary #chef #foodie #chefs #goldsponsors #kitchenhire #tvproduction #lincolnshire #luxuryaccommodation
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Take a look at a throwback to this year’s Aspiring Student Chefs competition. #icg #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks
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Chefs in Japan must train for two years to learn how to serve a pufferfish. Pufferfish is a delicacy (a very special, rare and expensive food) in Japan, but if it isn’t prepared correctly, it can kill the person eating it. Due to the chance of fatality this is banned in the UK and across wider Europe. #seafoodlover #fishrecipes #homecooking #sustainableeating #kitchentips #foodsafety
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Friday Fare This week’s Friday Fare comes from Rebecca Allenby-Smith. Check out her super simple, yet super yummy Spinach and Butternut Squash Ravioli: https://bit.ly/ICGRavioli #ICG #FridayFare #recipes #homecooking #inspiration #foodie #culinaryarts #culinary #chef #culianarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks
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Every year’s Keen Home Cooks and Aspiring Student Chefs competitions produce future superstars. We have had students go on to compete on shows such as Masterchef and take up full time chef roles. Don’t hold yourself back. Go out there and follow your dreams you never know where they may lead… #icg #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks
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The original pound cake got its name from its ingredients The early recipes of pound cake used one pound of butter, one pound of eggs, and one pound of sugar. #poundcake #baking #foodie #foodlover #worldfoods #worldcuisines #tasteofculture #icg #icgcompetition #oldschool
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Take a look at a throwback to this year’s Keen Home Cooks competition. #icg #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks