Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar and a platform for recognising the best cooking talent from across the South West.
Michael, who is chef/patron at the Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor, co-founded the competition in 2004 with the aim of championing professional excellence, nurturing rising stars, and celebrating the world-class food and drink produced in the region. Now in its 21st year, the competition continues to spotlight the outstanding...
Come along and join our finalists and judges for the prestigious South West Chef of the Year Awards Presentation Dinner to be prepared by three top chefs, all previous winners of the competition!
Hosted and sponsored by Exeter Golf and Country Club, this will be a true celebration of the best in food, drink and hospitality from around the South West where you will be among the first to find out who has won the various awards for South West Chef of the Year 2014.
Our three guest chefs are Mike Tweedie, sous chef at 2 Michelin starred Gidleigh Park, Nathan Cornwell, chef de...
