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From tips for standing out above the competition to the latest trends in sustainable eating and the amazing stories of former Toque d’Or competitors, here is where you’ll find the passion and commitment that will inspire the next generation of talent.

Discover the latest Toque d'Or news and read about the exciting experiences of previous competitors.

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Front cover of the Toque 2021 Recipe Book

New Toque d’Or 2021 inspiring cookbook features sustainable recipes from the UK’s hottest young talent

We are proud to have launched Taste the Future – a collection of food and drink recipes and inspiration from the UK’s finest up and coming talent.

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Toque d’Or® 2021 Competition Winners announced

We are delighted to announce the 2021 Toque d’Or® Competition winners

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Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or 2021 Grand Finals and Awards Presentation

Toque d’Or 2021: what was new this year, during an unprecedented time.

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Toque d'Or® 2021 Competition Finalists Revealed

We are proud to announce the finalists of this year’s Toque d'Or® Competition. 

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Discover the Shortlisted Candidates for 2021 Toque d’Or® Competition Heats

We proudly announce the shortlist of rising industry talent set to compete in the heats of our 2021 Toque d’Or competition. Despite the current climate, this year saw a record-breaking 956 entries from 40 individual colleges and 40 businesses looking to take part in the competition.

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Nestlé Professional Launches 2021 Toque d’Or® Competition & Hospitality Awards

Nestlé Professional has launched its Toque d’Or competition and hospitality awards for the 33rd time - with a new format and even more opportunities for young hospitality professionals to get involved.

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Toque d’Or Digital 2020 Winners Announced

The results are in: we are proud to announced the winners of Toque d’Or® 2020 in a live virtual awards ceremony. Hosted on YouTube, the awards ceremony which took place on Friday 11 September was watched by industry insiders, media and supporters of the competition.

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Toque d’Or 2020 Hospitality Competition Goes Digital

 

In response to the pandemic and to ensure that Nestlé Professional can continue to inspire and support the next generation of hospitality professionals, even more so during this period of uncertainty, the Toque d’Or 2020 Finals and Hospitality Awards will be delivered virtually.

Our Toque d’Or® Partners bring huge support and focus to help develop the future of the hospitality industry

Our Toque d'Or 2020 Partners

Our partners play a key role in providing the platform for Toque d'Or to communicate with colleges and apprentices across the UK and Ireland as well as providing vital prize funding, benefiting colleges taking part in the competition. 

Student plating up in a professional kitchen as part of Nestlé Professional's sustainable futures program Toque d'Or

Sustainable eating the trend to watch

A survey of foodservice professionals reveals that sustainability concerns are changing the way the industry operates, with menus and kitchens reflecting more on the longevity of the industry and a desire to protect its future.

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I am not sure I would have gone for it if it hadn’t been for Toque d’Or

Our 2019 winners tell us what they’ve been up to since winning one of the industry’s most prestigious titles

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Top Tips - make the most of the experience

Last year’s Toque d'Or winners give their top tips to aspiring hospitality professionals thinking about taking part in the 2020 competition.

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