Last call for entries: Toque d'Or 2022

Nestlé Professional is calling all Level 2 and 3 students and apprentices to submit their registrations for this year's Toque d'Or competition.

With entries closing on the 4 February – college lecturers, employers and apprentices are urged to enter as soon as possible.

This year the winners will be invited on a Toque d'Or 2022 trip that includes a gastronomic weekend in Dubai and a visit to the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 in Abu Dhabi.

Nestlé Professional's Toque d'Or is unique in its focus on both back and front of house staff. Providing up-to-the-minute industry expertise and experience, entrants develop practical skills in areas such as social media promotion, business management and sustainable food and drink. Through applying this in a series of challenges, they also gain valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to work with and learn from leading industry experts and businesses judging the tasks.

Katya Simmons, managing director Nestlé Professional UK&I said: "Toque d'Or is a such a great initiative to play a part in. The calibre of students and apprentices we see is truly inspiring, testimony to the college lecturers and employers who put them forward.

"As well as raising aspirations for competitors – showing them what they are capable of – we're passionate about helping them become ‘industry ready' with the latest skills and learning. After all, they will be the future drivers of the industry. Fortunately, given our deep industry experience, we're able to provide insight on consumer trends like sustainability and plant-based diets, as well as up-to-the-minute training on approaches like social media promotion.

"Everyone loved the format of last year's competition. Despite the pandemic, we retained the competition's trademark excitement and community through a mix of virtual and face-to-face learning and challenges. As a result, we're using many of the same techniques this year. Even better, we can encourage more entrants to get involved and take advantage of the training on offer".

Toque d'Or is open to all open to back and front of house students or apprentices on Level 2 or 3. Lecturers must register students that meet these criteria. Employers can register apprentices, or apprentices can register for the competition themselves.

To register and find out more about the competition training, format and timeline, college lecturers, employers and apprentices click here