Aaron Blais wins BCF Chef of the Year
Aaron Blais, chef at The Ritz, London, has been named British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year 2025 at an industry awards dinner held at University College Birmingham on Monday 23rd June, attended by 80 guests.
As the 19th winner of this very popular competition, Aaron joins an elite group of past winners and Michelin-starred chefs including, Simon Hulstone, Luke Tipping, Richard Turner, Adam Bennett, Matt Cheal, Adam Handling, Martin Carabott, Ian Musgrave, Leo Kattou and Kevin Buck.
In partnership with Aubrey Allen and Bord Bia, supported by Goodfellows, Steelite Utopia and Staff Canteen, Aaron was presented with the award by Simon Smith, director of Aubrey Allen, Sean Deane, UK manager, Bord Bia and BCF chairman, Mathew Shropshall.
As well as an “Inspired Irish Beef Chefs Trip” to Ireland with Aubrey Allen and Bord Bia, Aaron also won a cash prize of £2,000, commemorative plate and winner’s certificate.
Aaron impressed the celebrity line-up of judges with three outstanding dishes.
Judges included: Fabrice Uhryn, The Waterside, Bray; Daniel Stucki, Sketch, London; Adam Smith, Woven, Coworth Park; Aktar Islam, Opheem, Birmingham; Rachel Humphrey, Chez Roux, London and previous winner Kevin Buck, Fantomas, Chelsea.
