2023 Quality Chef of the Year Competition

Quality Chef of the Year Competition

This year will be the fourth year of the Quality Chef of the Year (QCOTY) Competition. This competition provides an opportunity for twelve Quality College of Australia (QCA) students to perform in a MasterChef environment. Students will be able to showcase their culinary skills, create amazing dishes and display why they are the future leaders of the Australian and International culinary scene.

Why should students enter?

QCOTY Competition gives students an opportunity to apply their skills and stretch their abilities in a MasterChef setting. In a pressure environment, students will prepare three dishes that will be judged by world-renowned chefs. This competition celebrates QCA student talent. It gives students an opportunity to build their resumes with professional recognition of the practical application of their skills.

Prize: Win a two-night stay in the Barossa, a fine dining experience and wine tour!
- valued at $3,000

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a student based at our Adelaide campus
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over as of November 1st 2023
Applicants must be either:
- currently enrolled at Quality College of Australia
  OR
- be a student that graduated in the July 2022 or April 2023 Graduation ceremony

Applicants will be evaluated on their demonstrated passion for cookery, aspirations, goals and dedication to the hospitality industry.

Apply for QCOTY 2023 here!

2019 Quality Chef of the Year Competition

Terms & Conditions

The Prize

The student who finishes in top place will win a prize valued at $3,000.00
The winner will be announced on November 1st 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be based at our Adelaide campus
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over as of November 1st 2023
Applicants must be either:
- currently enrolled at Quality College of Australia
  OR
- be a student that graduated in the July 2022 or April 2023 Graduation ceremony

Application Process

Students must complete the application via QCA website.
Application to be submitted with relevant supporting information by 5:00 pm 29th September 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Judging Process

Applicants are to be shortlisted and twelve finalists are to be announced on October 9th 2023.
Judging panel to submit judging cards and contestants to be scored on the day of the competition.
Top three students to be announced on the day of the competition.
Announcement of winner and presentation on the same day of the competition. All top three students must be in attendance until the end of the presentation.
All students will be awarded with:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Feedback from the judging panel