Matthew Logan, who is a Chef de Partie at Chapter One restaurant, was awarded the title today. He beat his rivals with a Japanese-inspired dish of poached turbot with seaweed butter.
His prize includes an all-expenses paid stage (internship), at The Square London, where he will work under the direction of two-star Michelin chef Philip Howard.
The four other finalists were:
• Luke Ahearne, aged 22, Chef de Partie at Campagne, Co. Kilkenny
• John Fitzmaurice, aged 25, Sous Chef at the Mustard Seed, Co. Limerick
• Chris Fullam, aged 21, 3rd year Culinary Arts student at DIT, Cathal Brugha Street
• Ian McHale, aged 26, Senior Chef de Partie at Chapter One restaurant
The competition is now in its 24th year with Neven Maguire receiving the award in 2000.
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