Toque d'Or Competition YouTube Series

The competition begins as talented hospitality students and apprentices put their skills to the test in the heats. Episode 1 follows the competitors as they take on the first stage of the competition, demonstrating their culinary and front of house skills, creativity, knowledge and professionalism as they compete for a place in the next round.

Following a competitive initial entry, our competitors dive headfirst into the thrilling Toque d'Or heats. In the back of house, competitors demonstrate their creativity by crafting exquisite menus from a diverse selection of ingredients. Whilst our front-of-house competitors showcase their skills by expertly pairing each dish with a sustainable wine and the creative coffee to finish the meal. Who will rise to the challenge and earn a prestigious place among this year's 12 finalists?

Held at Wyken Vineyards and hosted in partnership with Pizza Pilgrims and Nestlé’s partner farm EJ Barker & Sons, the challenge offered a stunning backdrop for 12 rising stars of hospitality – six BOH and six FOH finalists – to deepen their knowledge of regenerative agriculture, provenance, produce and service.

In this episode of the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or 2025 competition series our finalists headed to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London for a truly meaningful challenge: cooking for the incredible NHS staff who care for our communities every day.

In Episode 4 our Front of House competitors went and spent the day with The Alchemist team in Battersea and Back of House spent the day with Greene King at their riverside pub, Anchor Bankside.

Watch the Fine Dining Challenge, the last opportunity for our finalists to impress the judges to win the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or® 2025 competition! Back of House students were challenged to create a sustainable three-course menu. Front of House partners delivered a wine tasting, crafted a mocktail, and served the perfect coffee — all with precision and flair. With everything to play for, who rose to the occasion and secured their place among the winners?

It’s time to reveal the winners of the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or® 2025 competition! Host Angellica Bell sat down with our incredible finalists to reflect on their journey and uncover some surprising insights. Then, Katya Simmons, Managing Director of Nestlé Professional, took to the stage to announce this year’s winners. Who will take home the title? Don’t miss this inspiring and emotional finale.

Join our Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or 2025 competition winners on an Italian trip of a lifetime. After months of challenges, creativity and growth, our winners celebrated in style — soaking up the sights, sounds, and flavours of Italy on a truly unforgettable trip. From culinary discoveries to cultural experiences, this was the perfect way to round off their incredible journey. Watch to see the fun our winners had and what they learnt during their trip!