We are excited to be inviting applications from aspiring Junior & Young chefs to enter the Donegal Festival of Food Young Chef Competition, proudly sponsored by Centra.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to wow a world-famous chef? Our judges will be looking for creativity, presentation, flavour balance, and inspiration. Let your talent shine and cook your way to the top.
Entries will be assessed by the competition organizer’s and finalists will be chosen to develop a dish which they will prepare, cook and present to be judged on either Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th May 2025 at Oakfield Park.
Two categories: Junior Chef 12-15 years and Young Chef 16-18 years
You task will be to create your best dish using only ingredients purchased in any of the Donegal Centra stores – RAPHOE, CLONMANY, MUFF, MALIN, DUNFANAGHY, CARRIGART, ARDARA, MOVILLE, BALLYBOFEY, FALCARRAGH, DONEGAL TOWN, LETTERKENNY MOUNTAIN TOP, BALLYSHANNON, KILCAR, KILLYBEGS.
