TUCO 2012 Competitions

Preparations are well underway for the 19th annual Competitions Event, which this year for the first time will also incorporate the annual Conference.

Delegates and Competitors from Universities and Colleges all over the UK will be participating in this unique event, held at the Blackpool Hilton Hotel & Blackpool College.

TUCO KNORR Chef of the Year - I'm pleased to announce that TUCO have again teamed up with Unilever Foodservice for this unique competition. It is the perfect opportunity for individual University chefs to demonstrate their skills, abilities and knowledge by designing a menu that is attractive and appealing to the ever-demanding student.

The TUCO Chef’s Challenge - This competition is always one of the most eagerly awaited and exciting fixtures at the event. Teams from all over the UK battle for the coveted gold medal. The quality of food presented continues to reach amazing heights and shows that University catering can compete with any other sector of the industry.

The TUCO / CUBO Food Service Skills Challenge - This competition continues to go from strength to strength and is designed to test and showcase the special talents of our Food Service Staff. Competitors will need to use all their skills, abilities and imagination to provide a first class meal experience for a table setting of 4 covers.

I look forward to meeting delegates, guests, sponsors and competitors in Blackpool.

Russ Allen
Chairman, TUCO Competitions