The Grand Final
Wednesday 25th June 2025

Following the semi-finals of UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year in March, five teams will make it to the National Final.

Each team comprises 2 chefs and 1 front of house. The front of house teams are responsible for the dressing of their individual tables and stations, all service including wine, menu writing, design and description, guest interaction and communication back to their chefs in the kitchen. They are also entered into a Barista competition.

Inside the kitchen the chefs will be tasked to create a 3-course menu. A team of judges led by Vicky Endersen of MSK Ingredients, stand by to observe the chefs in action, monitoring their disciplines, skills and performance, in particular with food waste and sustainability, before tasting the completed dishes.

The judges both front and back are looking for consistency across the board.

All teams and their mentors selected for the grand final will have complementary places at the Skills for Chefs Conference, including accommodation, networking dinners and the Gala Awards Dinner.