ScotHot
The Federation are pleased to announce that we will host the 28th Scottish Culinary Championships at ScotHot 2011.We believe that competitions play a fundamental role in raising the standards within the industry and in encouraging new innovative styles of service and presentation, and fostering the development of nutritionally and economically sound presentations.
All of the competitions that we are involved with are judged using World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) criteria ensuring the highest and most consistent judging standards with other countries accross the globe Whether you are a seasoned comeptitor or completely new to competing with over 50 competitions there is something .
As the focus of ScotHot 2011 is the up and coming talent in the industry we have introduced 3 new competitions focusing on the skills of our young chefs.
NEW - The Villeroy & Boch Young Scottish chef of the Year
This prestigious junior competition is open to all male and female chefs aged 23 or under currently engaged in the catering trade.Competitors will be required to submit a well-balanced, 3-course menu for a party of 4 covers, using sustainable, seasonal Scottish produce.The winner will accompany winners of other Uk young chef competitions on a fantastic trip tp Luxemburg courtesy of Villeroy & Boch
NEW - The Future Talent Restaurant
A new and exciting team cook and serve competition open to all Scottish colleges who deliver hospitality and catering courses. The teams will be competitng live for a paying audience of visitors to the Restaurant situated at the heart of ScotHot.
NEW - Modern Apprentice Junior Chef Skills Challenge
The opportunity for young chefs to show their knive skills to the judges
Please click here to download the full competition details






Since 1870 the Robertson Family have been producing high quality Scottish pork and Bacon in Ayrshire. At Robertson’s Fine Foods we produce an extensive range of pork and bacon products, all of which are produced from Scottish born and reared pigs and selected for us by farmers we have been working closely with for generations. Our current directors Iain and Humphrey are both fourth generation Robertson’s and are passionately committed to continuing the Robertson tradition of supplying the consumer with the very best in terms of quality, backed up with an unsurpassed customer service. For more information about our company and products please visit 


Unilever Foodsolutions is much more then just a food manufacturer. We are also committed to adding value to the catering industry, sponsoring key industry events including National Chef of the Year supported by KNORR, the Acorn Awards and the British Hospitality Association’s Food Service Management survey.

Gourmet Classic are REAL wines specially created for cooking. They are cheaper because we do not pay duty on them. They are of consistently high quality and are used by some of the top chefs in the country (see our endorsement by the Craft Guild of Chef's and others). Professional chefs can choose standard Dry, Red or White, or The Chef's Premier versions (single varietal cooking wines for premier dishes) - Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. Gourmet Classic products are also available to retail customers at supermarkets and other convenient outlets.To make home cooked dishes even tastier, ready made jus is available in red (beef) and white (chicken) flavours - a perfect complement to Gourmet Classic

A major producer of recipe dishes, puddings and desserts with a strength in product development and innovation, both in the Brakes brand and bespoke for major caterers.
