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April Lily Partridge has won The Roux Scholarship 2023. The 29-year-old sous chef from The Ledbury, beat five other finalists in a highly challenging final cook-off held at Westminster Kingsway College, London, on Monday 3rd April 2023. It was the first time April had entered The Roux Scholarship and it was her last chance to do so before reaching the age limit. She said on winning: “I’m gobsmacked, this will change my life!” before going on to thank her family and friends including winner 2020/21 Oli Williamson who encouraged her... Read More

The Roux Family is delighted to announce that acclaimed French chefs Michel Troisgros and his son César will lead the panel of judges for the Roux Scholarship final 2023 as joint Honorary Presidents of Judges. The Troisgros family is one of the most renowned culinary dynasties in the world, having held three Michelin stars at their restaurant, La Maison Troisgros, longer than any other restaurant in France. The Troisgros restaurant is set in the stunning Roannais area of France, west of Lyon and is now in the village of Ouches,... Read More

After the exciting regional finals in London and Birmingham, the Roux family have announced the names of the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2023 on 3rd April 2023. They are as below left to right: Ben Champkin, The Newt, Somerset Christopher Clarke, Core by Clare Smyth, London Oliver Dovey, Baxterstorey, London Sam Lomas, Glebe House, Devon April Lily Partridge, The Ledbury, London Alex Rothnie, L’Enclume, Cumbria Judging at the University of West London, Michel Roux Jr: “It’s always very challenging and gut-wrenching for some,... Read More

The 18 regional finalists for the 2023 Roux Scholarship competition have been announced, and with a truly diverse group of talented young chefs qualifying for the next round excitement is building ahead of the two regional finals which will be held simultaneously on Thursday 9th March at University College Birmingham and University of West London, Ealing. As main sponsors of the Roux Scholarship since its inception 40 years ago Global are immensely proud to continue our support the next generation of professional chef talent across the UK. Following a push... Read More

We have sponsored the Roux Scholarship since its inception 40 years so are very are excited to hear the details of The Roux Scholarship 2023, which apparently will see the most dramatic developments to the competition since its launch nearly 40 years ago. These include a new option for the star prize, a new-look final recipe challenge and the publication of a White Paper about women chefs and The Roux Scholarship. Entries opened in November with chefs invited to create recipes using a delicious range of ingredients. New star prize... Read More