The 2008 Roux Scholarship has now closed for entries. If you would like to be kept informed of progress please sign up. 2007 Roux Scholar, Armand Sablon recently returned from his stage at Auberge de l'Ill in  Alsace. One of the finest restaurants in Eastern France, the Auberge de L’Ill,  Illhaeusern, is owned and run by the Haeberlin family, and has been for more than 150 years.

The scholarship is entering its 25th year, and is widely acknowledged as the top UK competition for young chefs. Becoming a Roux Scholar is undoubtedly considered the ultimate pinnacle, and many chefs aspire to join this elite band.

Many past Roux Scholars have won great accolades, and the competition has established an enviable framework for encouraging talent and helping chefs to achieve their full potential. Our scholarship has been emulated, but never equalled. It is still unique, not only for the training opportunity offered, but the fact that the Scholar joins this very exclusive club. Find out more...