COMPETITIONS

Are you a chef with over four years’ experience in the industry?

The City of Oxford Guild of Chefs, in partnership with The Food Heroes, is proudly presents the OxFood Hero competition.

The OxFood Hero Competition was created to inspire and motivate chefs with over four years’ professional experience—whether a Chef de Partie, Junior Sous, Head Chef, or another. At the City of Oxford Guild of Chefs, we believe in celebrating the dedication and talent within our trade and creating opportunities that reward passion, skill, and creativity.

Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann heads the Food Heroes family. Under his expert guidance, a distinguished panel of judges crown the OxFood Hero of the Year.

Competitors are required to produce a show-stopping dish within two hours, placing Koffmann’s Blue potatoes firmly at the heart of the plate. Dishes will be presented to a judging panel led by none other than Pierre Koffmann himself.

Potatoes are a humble yet incredibly versatile ingredient, and judges will be looking for imaginative, skilfully executed dishes that showcase both creativity and technical ability. There are no restrictions on the style of dish—it may be a bar snack, starter, main course, or even a dessert. Success will come down to originality, flavour, and execution.

Each competitor will be provided with 2kg of washed Koffmann’s Blue potatoes. All additional ingredients must be supplied by the candidate. 

• Gain invaluable competition experience
   
• Strengthen and refine your culinary skillset
   
• Earn recognition within the industry
   
• Challenge yourself and grow as a professional
   
• Cook for and present your food to world-renowned chef Pierre Koffmann
   
• And most importantly—have a lot of fun

Come back in early 2027 for news on upcoming competitions.