Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

05/10/2026

A snapshot of our 2026 Master of Culinary Arts Pastry Final 📸

With thanks to our hosts The Taste Lab as well as our headline equipment partner Unox UK and our headline ch*****ne partner Ch*****ne Bollinger.

Photo credit: Emma Myrtle Photography

02/10/2026

Watch the 2026 Master of Culinary Arts Pastry Final!

The pressure is on as Bastien, Sajeel and Ben face their final challenge in the pursuit of one of the culinary world’s most prestigious achievements.

The video is now live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QnwgHmKZxc&t=634s

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

We're at Constance at Fulham Pier today for the Master of Culinary Arts Service Final!

Wishing the very best of luck to Andrea Nuninger, Michel Paszto, Milena De Waele, Thomas Gammella, Tom Noller and Valerio Badioli.

25/09/2026

With the Master of Culinary Arts Service final taking place on Monday, we hear from Honorary Judge Thomas Kochs on why he is proud to support the MCA.

24/09/2026

Hear from Tom Noller as he shares what being part of the Master of Culinary Arts means to him, and why this prestigious accolade continues to inspire and challenge the very best in the industry.

23/09/2026

Today, the Master of Culinary Arts Kitchen Final takes place at the University of West London.

It's going to be an incredibly challenging day, but we cannot wait to see the candidates rise to the occasion. Best of luck to Adam Smith, Harry Kirkpatrick, Ian Musgrave and Mehdi Lahmadi.

22/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Adam Byatt, who has been named Chef of the Year at the AA Awards! 🏆

A chef, restaurateur, mentor and Chair of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Adam has built an exceptional career - from working alongside some of the industry’s most respected chefs to opening the Michelin-starred Trinity in Clapham.

Adam has always been passionate about education, mentorship and creating opportunities for the next generation of hospitality professionals - something that’s at the heart of what we do at the Academy.

We’re incredibly proud to see his achievements recognised with this fantastic award. Congratulations, Adam!

21/09/2026

A taste of what’s to come at the Master of Culinary Arts Gala Dinner.

The anticipation is building as Jeremy Ford MCA, George Blogg MCA, André Garrett MCA, Adam Smith MCA, Benoit Blin MCA and Alistair Birt MCA come together for the all-important menu tasting, receiving feedback from John Williams MBE, President of RACA, and Martyn Nail, Culinary Director at The Dorchester.

To purchase a ticket, visit: https://buy.stripe.com/dRmfZj7fMfn00UP5QZfEk00

To purchase a table, visit: https://buy.stripe.com/cNicN78jQ2AegTN6V3fEk01

With thanks to Berkmann W**e Cellars and The Dorchester.

18/09/2026

As we look ahead to the Master of Culinary Arts kitchen final, we hear from Honorary Judge Mark Birchall on what makes the MCA so special.

The countdown is on... we can’t wait to see this year’s finalists put their skills to the test.