The David Lyell Scholarship

The David Lyell Scholarship was set up in 2009 in memory of David Lyell, founder of Town & Country Fine Foods. David was a long time supporter of The Master Chefs of Great Britain and the association's aims to ensure that key skills are not lost to the industry and the provision of training opportunities for young chefs.

Paddy Lyell of Town & Country Fine Foods who specialise in products for the pastry chef was keen to maintain the companies relationship with the MCGB and produced the magnificent David Lyell Trophy which is presented to the winner.  The trophy is engraved with the winner's name and remains with the company on show at their offices whilst the winning chef does take home an engraved silver salver.  

The competition is also supported by Barry Callebaut, Gourmet Classic and Villeroy & Boch who offer both produce and prizes to the competitors.

Competitors have to produce a classic souffle and a dessert of their choice and must use Barry Callebaut chocolate and one of Gourmet Classic's eau de vies or spiritis in one of their recipes.

The competition is open to young chefs aged 21 years and under.

To download an entry form click here

To download the rules click here

PAST WINNERS

2011       Anabelle Wilson (Bachmann's Patisserie)  Read more ...

2010       Kate Malcolm (Westminster Kingsway College)

2009       Camilla Dignan (Sheffield College)

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The 2012 final of the David Lyell Scholarship took place on Monday, 5th March at Westminster Kingsway College and Anabelle Wilson wins the scholarship for a second year with Hannah Rowe from Cornwall College as Runner-up.

The judges were Clive Roberts (MCGB), Gerald Roser (MCGB), Sarah Hartnett (Sheraton Park Lane Hotel) and Alan Whatley (Chairman of the Association of Pastry Chefs).

DETAILS OF THE 2013 COMPETITION WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER IN THE YEAR ...