Eddie Brown winner of the 2022 Andrew Fairlie scholarship.
Image Robert Perry seventeenth November 2022
Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has introduced that the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is as soon as once more open for functions from aspiring cooks working in Scotland.
A useful alternative for cooks trying to acquire first-hand expertise inside a number of the world’s most famous institutions, the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship offers the last word training for up-and-coming cooks.
Launched in 2019 with the late Andrew Fairlie fronting the initiative, the scholarship is supplied in partnership with HIT Scotland, an {industry} charity Andrew was intently related to. Now in its fourth yr, the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is supported by HIT Scotland, Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Perth Faculty UHI and The Gleneagles Lodge.
Eddie Brown was awarded the scholarship final yr, incomes him industry-wide recognition as an Andrew Fairlie scholar and a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to construct on his culinary training.
An all-star panel of the nation’s most interesting cooks will choose the 2023 competitors. Stephen McLaughlin, Head Chef at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, can be joined by fellow 2 Michelin starred Chef Sat Bains, 1 star Head Chef at Cail Bruich and winner of Nice British Menu, Lorna McNee, and Masterchef winner and Nationwide Chef of Scotland, Gary Maclean.
The winner of this yr’s Scholarship can be taken on a 2-day academic journey to France with Grand Delicacies, and acquire hands-on expertise on the 2-star Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, the 3-star Core by Clare Smyth in London, and the 2-star Mélisse in Los Angeles, in addition to a bespoke chef’s jacket. These extremely informative experiences can be taken over two years, permitting the scholar to develop their learnings over a time period.
Eddie Brown winner of the 2022 Andrew Fairlie scholarship.
Image Robert Perry seventeenth November 2022
Head Chef at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Stephen McLaughlin, commented:
“The seek for the 2023 Andrew Fairlie scholar has now began! I am very a lot wanting ahead to seeing what Scotland’s aspiring cooks will create and serve up to us this yr.
“The judges can be trying to see a clear demonstration of the candidates’ expertise and information but additionally need to see and really feel their creativity, aptitude, and character.
“On the finish of the day, we are not essentially searching for a Michelin starred chef. What we’re looking out for is somebody with a sharp eye for particulars and actually clear set of expertise. Somebody who’s pushed to study and enhance their craft and to raise themselves and others towards the next stage.”
David Cochrane MBE, Chief Govt of HIT Scotland, added:
“We’re delighted to as soon as once more open up functions for the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship. The scholarship is a improbable alternative for cooks that want to advance their profession and to proceed their skilled growth on this outstanding {industry}.”
To use, potential candidates ought to full an utility which may be discovered on the HIT Scotland web site. They are going to be requested what evokes them to be the most effective chef they are often, and about their proudest profession second thus far. They can even should design a dish to create on finals day.
This yr candidates might want to show their innovation and experience by making a potato dish which can be cooked and served to the judges on the closing, together with another culinary challenges which can be revealed on the day!
The finalists will participate within the closing expertise take a look at on Wednesday twenty second November at Perth Faculty UHI, adopted by a presentation at The Gleneagles Lodge.
The take a look at will concentrate on the candidates’ expertise, information, and creativity, with the recipient of the scholarship hanging a advantageous steadiness between character and professionalism all through.
Functions open 15 August 2023 and shut midnight 24 September 2023. Eligible candidates can discover out extra details about the applying course of on the HIT Scotland web site here.
