Promoting Hospitality as a career of choice, a profession and a vocation. The YCYW competition is a national competition open to all young professional waiters and chefs from any background. Blending a 40 year heritage with an exciting new format, we’re bringing back YCYW bigger, better and more interactive than ever. And we want you to be part of it! Meet high profile industry professionals, learn new skills, make new friends at a competition like no other. Our expert judges will select the UK’s top young chefs and front of house professionals for the national finals in London where you will demonstrate your skills at the exciting live competition. Being part of the Young Chef Young Waiter of the Year is a once in a lifetime experience. A chance to test your skills and progress your career whilst learning, building new relationships and developing your potential. And most of all, Young Chef Young Waiter is fantastic fun!