UK finals 2024 - Presented by Classic Fine Foods

The UK Pâté-Croûte glory!

The UK finals, British selection for the Pate Croute World Championship presented by Classic Fine Foods at the SAVOY hotel in London was a massive triumph!

This event celebrates not only the art and tradition of pâté croûte but also the dedication, skill, and creativity of the chefs who have worked tirelessly to enter the competition.

Chef JohnWilliams, MBE–Executive Chef at the Ritz London and president of the jury reminded us at the start of the competition:

The pâté croûte is a dish that epitomizes the essence of culinary craftsmanship. Its rich history and complexity require a deep understanding of technique, an unwavering commitment to quality, and an artist’s touch. It is a dish that tells a story, each layer and flavour reflecting the care and passion of its creator.

CANDIDATES 2024

• Mr Eddy SLEIMAN - Ed Baker
• Mr Pascal EVEN - Gazette Brasserie
• Mr John BARBER - Auberge du Lac, Brocket Hall
• Mr Josh WHITEHEAD - Kino
• Mr Gerald QUADROS - The Savoy
• Mr David DUVERGER - Gordon Ramsay Academy/Foodles
• Ms Daniela PRELA - The Ritz London
• Ms Wu I LIN - Pophams
• Mr Matt HILL - The Savoy Grill
• Mr Charlie CROTE - The Midland Grand Dining Room

JURY PANEL 2024

President of the Jury : John WILLIAMS, MBE - Executive Chef at the Ritz London

Jury members

• Michel ESCOFFIER, Great grandson of Auguste Escoffier
• Michel ROUX Jr, Chef ownerat Le Gavroche and Chez Roux restaurant
• Emily ROUX, Chef owner at Caractère
• Jeremy KING, Restaurateur
• Jonny LAKE, Chef at Trivet
• Isa BAL, Master sommelier at Trivet
• Adejoke BAKARE, Chef at Chishuru
• Calum FRANKLIN, Chef at Public House Paris
• Benoit BLIN, MCA, Pastry Chef at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons
• Cherish FINDEN, International Pastry Consultant
• Gilles QUILLOT, Chef de Cuisine at the Résidence de France
• Robert WALTON, MBE, Chairman of World Young Chef Young Waiter,President of the Restaurant Association of Great Britain and Ambassadorfor Great Campaign UK & Northern Ireland
• Franck ARNOLD, Regional Vice President and Managing Director of theSavoy
• Sally ABE, Chef at the Pem
• Tom KITCHIN, Chef owner the Kitchin
• Arnaud STEVENS, Executive Head Chef at theSavoy grill
• Nokx MAJOZI, Head pie-maker and senior Chef at the Rosewood HotelLondon
• Gilles DEMANGE co-founder of the Pate Croute World Championship
• George JEPHSON–chef owner at Meet fish cheese and winner 2023 UK finals

WINNER

Matt HILL - sous chef at the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy

2nd place

Josh WHITEHEAD - Chef at Kino - Opera North (Leeds)

3rd place

Daniela PRELA - demi Chef de partie at the Ritz London

SPECIAL PRIZES

• CLASSIC FINE FOODS PRIZE - Highest score on the general taste from the jury to Josh WHITEHEAD
• AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER PRIZE - Highest score given by the public to Gerald QUADROS
• ARTEMIS PRIZE - Highest score given by a feminine person from the jury to Wu I LIN

Discover the 10 pate-croute 2024:

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