Toque d’Or 2026 Finalists Revealed
We’re excited to reveal this year’s Toque d’Or finalists, chosen after an action‑packed Heats round where 48 talented students went head‑to‑head in a series of demanding challenges over two days at The Grand Cookery School in York.
The 12 competitors advancing into the Grand Finals are:
Front Of House:
| Finalists | College |
| Taya Allen | UHI Perth |
| Brittany Juma | Cheshire College South & West |
| Amelia Osborne | Barnsley College |
| Declan Sloan | Ayrshire College |
| Cameron Symon | UHI Perth |
| Joshua Trott | Loughborough College |
Back Of House:
| Finalists | College |
| Ioan Duffield | University College Birmingham |
| Daniel Horsley | University College Birmingham |
| Daisy Knight | Westminster Capital City College |
| Viacheslav Maynychenko | Newcastle & Strafford Colleges Group |
| Lewis Mcleman | Loughborough College |
| Nathan Derek Short | City of Glasgow College |
Next up… Finals Week
The Grand Finals will take place from 10th to 14th May 2026.
Joining the judging panel for the Finals will be award-winning chef and restaurateur, Sally Abé.
Winner's Trip
It's Scandinavia!
DATES: 1st week of July 2025 (between 5th – 12th, exact dates and number of days to be confirmed)
The overall winners of the competition will receive an incredible trip to Scandinavia! The trip will take them to various locations in the region, where they will experience renowned gastronomy and culinary traditions. They will have the opportunity to explore Scandinavian cuisine, taste regional specialties, and immerse themselves in the culinary culture.
Key dates:
Grand Finals Week: 10th to 14th May 2026
Awards: 12th June 2026
Winner's trip: 1st week of July 2026
To learn more about the competition here
