Generation Chef
An all-island culinary competition coordinated by Rotary in partnership with catering colleges across Northern Ireland and the Republic. Student chefs compete in teams of three, learn from industry professionals, and earn recognition for the work they do behind a hot pass.
Fired up, focused, and given a real stage
Generation Chef takes the energy of a competitive professional kitchen — the timing, the plating, the service standards, the working as one team — and gives student chefs a season’s worth of it. The format runs over twelve weeks each spring: six regional college finals across the island, followed by an inter-college championship where the winning teams from each region cook for the overall title.
Explore the programme
The structure, the colleges who compete, and how to get involved — for clubs, sponsors and aspiring chefs.
The Competition
The twelve-week season, the six regional finals, the inter-college championship, and what judges look for.
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Participating Colleges
The six catering colleges hosting regional finals — from Belfast Met to South West College.
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Get Involved
How colleges, Rotary clubs, and sponsors can take part in the next season.
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For the live calendar, results, and team profiles
Generation Chef runs its own dedicated site. That’s where you’ll find the season’s fixtures, the participating teams, the sponsors and partners, and the photo galleries from each college final.