2026 | Hospitality - Chef (Trade)
“I’m mostly passionate about sustainability in hospitality and learning how different restaurants reduce waste while still delivering a high quality dining experience to the public.”
Being a chef is more than just a career to me. Cooking food and providing a meal and an experience is something I have completely surrendered myself to. I am passionate about fresh ingredients, pickling, preserving and presenting food creatively, and proud of how I have learned to thrive under pressure while keeping a fire burning to become a better chef.
With this scholarship I will experience world-class hospitality, learn from culinary professionals overseas and broaden my understanding of sustainable kitchen practices. I hope to grow personally and professionally, learn new techniques and cultural approaches to food, and tell my story.
My whole life I have wanted to travel to Switzerland. Its culinary education, fine-dining standards, traditional heritage and modern techniques make it ideal for learning from skilled chefs. I hope to challenge myself through Swiss-European cuisine, chocolate, pastry and cheesemaking traditions, and to be a chef there one day.
“Amy demonstrates an authentic commitment to reducing waste, supporting local producers and continually improving her skills.”
- Assessor Panel