It's almost time for the LACA School Chef of the Year final

Who will be the next LACA School Chef of the Year?

The full line-up and running order for the 2025 School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) national final, which is taking place at the Main Event.has been revealed. SCOTY which is sponsored by Bisto, aims to showcase the talent, skill and hard work of school chefs who every day continue to provide hot, healthy and nutritious school meals to children across the country.

Take a look at who is competiting and when each round will take place.

Heat one (Tuesday 8th, 9.45am)

Aron Jordan – Autism Anglia – East of England

Michael Tafft – Telford & Wrekin Council – West Midlands

Jennifer Haigh – Nottinghamshire County Council – Yorkshire & Humberside

Heat two (Tuesday 8th, 2.15pm)

Erin Ward – Impact Food Group – East of England (wildcard)

Steven Rhodes-Heaton – Bury Council – North West

Ryan King – Aspens Catering – South West

Heat three (Wednesday 9th, 9.45am)

Charlotte Boulton – Nottinghamshire County Council – East Midlands

Asmaa Abdelrhman – Impact Food Group – London

Malachy Pharncote-Rowe – Pele Trust – North East & Scotland (wildcard)

Heat four (Wednesday 9th, 1.15pm):

Ben Finn – Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust – North East & Scotland

Mark Kent – Impact Food Group – South East

Joanne Cox – Chartwells – Wales