2026 | Hospitality - Chef (Trade)
“I want to contribute to a hospitality industry that delivers exceptional experiences while operating in a way that respects both people and the planet.”
I believe the best way to grow as a chef is to experience different food cultures, techniques and ways of thinking firsthand. I have spent the past several years building my foundation in hospitality through my apprenticeship and work across pastry, bakery and larder. I am proud of my commitment to continuous improvement and the time I spend refining a process until I am satisfied.
This scholarship will help me understand how leading chefs and hospitality businesses approach sustainability, sourcing, waste reduction, staff development and food production. The biggest thing I hope to gain is perspective, with skills, relationships and ideas I can bring home.
I hope to travel to Copenhagen, Denmark. I would like to learn how chefs and food businesses approach food waste, seasonal cooking, local sourcing, fermentation, preservation and relationships with producers. I would also love to visit farms, fisheries, bakeries and food producers to see how sustainability is embedded throughout the supply chain.
“Charles demonstrates strong engagement in the hospitality industry and shows lots of enthusiasm and drive to make a difference.”
- Assessor Panel