07/10/2026
Everyone at IMS of Smithfield is delighted to congratulate Toby Whitehead on being crowned Young National Chef of the Year 2026. What an incredible achievement and a well-deserved recognition of his talent and dedication.
We would also like to congratulate Eno West on his fantastic second-place finish and Ben Cleary on securing third place. To reach the final of this prestigious competition is an outstanding accomplishment in itself, and all three chefs should be immensely proud.
As a supporter of the Craft Guild of Chefs and Young National Chef of the Year, we are passionate about championing young talent and helping to inspire the future leaders of our industry.