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UK Copper Skillet Competition & Members Meeting
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The UK heat of the IACC Copper Skillet competition will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 30 July 2026 at etc venues County Hall, London
The competition is open to any chef working in an IACC member venue in the UK.
Two winners, one Senior (28 and over), and one Junior (under 28), from the UK heat will go on to compete in the Europe Copper Skillet Final at the Europe Knowledge Festival in Germany 18 – 20 October 2026.
The judging criteria will include originality of the creation, technique, presentation, textures, balance of flavour combinations, and the hygiene standard of your workstation. All dishes created must be suitable for service in a conference centre setting.
Places to compete are limited, so register as soon as possible HERE , closing date for entries is Friday 10 July. The entry fee is £150 per chef.
If you have any questions or would like to attend the members meeting please contact Kate at kbacon@iacconline.org
Agenda
| Heat 1 | |
|---|---|
| 09:30 am | Competitors arrive |
| 10:00 am | Briefing |
| 10:30 am | Competition commences |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Chefs review pantry and write menus |
| 10:45 – 11:15 am | Cooking time (30 minutes) |
| 11:15 – 11:45 am | Judging of the dishes; Stations to be cleared and re-laid |
| 12:00 – 12:30 pm | Venue Tour |
| 12:30 – 1:15 pm | Lunch (chefs) |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Members Meeting / Working lunch |
| Heat 2 | |
| 10:30 am | Competitors arrive |
| 1:00 pm | Briefing |
| 1:30 pm | Competition commences |
| 1:30 – 1:45 pm | Chefs review pantry and write menus |
| 1:45 – 2:15 pm_________ | Cooking time (30 minutes) |
| 2:15 – 2:45 pm | Judging of the dishes |
| 3:00 pm | Announcement of the Winners |
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