Ireland's Next Top Chef

Name: Ireland's Next Top Chef
Address: Balmoral Hotel, Belfast, BT100NF, GB
Telephone: +442890301234

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Ireland's Next Top Chef is the country's premier culinary competition

10/07/2026

🔥 What a Semi Final! 🔥

Monday saw our Ireland's Next Top Chef Semi Final take place at Waterman House Cookery School and what a competition it was! From incredible dishes and intense pressure to outstanding creativity and flawless technique, our semi finalists gave it everything in the kitchen.

This clip captures just some of the unforgettable moments from an exceptional day, where the standard was nothing short of phenomenal.

Congratulations once again to our finalists:
🏆 Adam McCourt
🏆 Osvaldo Pérez Carmona
🏆 Scott Mallett

You can book tickets for the final now at: www.universe.com/events/6a464f487d8cd159e9a0b1f2

07/07/2026

🎉 Our Ireland's Next Top Chef Finalists Are Revealed! 🎉

After an outstanding Semi Final at Waterman House Cookery School, our judges had the difficult task of selecting just three chefs to progress to the Ireland's Next Top Chef Grand Final.

Congratulations to our finalists:

👨‍🍳 Adam McCourt
👨‍🍳 Osvaldo Pérez Carmona
👨‍🍳 Scott Mallett

The chefs impressed with exceptional three course menus, showcasing their creativity, technical skill and passion for culinary excellence.

A huge thank you to our fantastic judging panel for their expertise and time:

Chef Dean Coppard – Keenan Seafood & Lynas Foodservice
Chef Nathan Sno – vinefoodclub
Chef Geoff Baird – Henderson Foodservice

A special thank you to Niall and Joanne McKenna and the entire team at Waterman House Cookery School for their warm hospitality and for being so welcoming and supportive throughout the event. Their willingness to help and provide such a fantastic venue played a huge part in the success of our Quarter & Semi Finals.

Congratulations to our three finalists - we can't wait to see you compete in the Ireland's Next Top Chef Grand Final in Balmoral Hotel, Belfast on Wednesday 29th July 👏🍽️

26/06/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in Monday's Quarter Final Mystery Box challenge! 👏

The standard was incredibly high, and every contestant should be so proud of what they produced. A massive well done to those who made it through to the semi-finals, but whether you progressed or not, you should all be proud of your performances and everything you've achieved so far.

We can't wait to see what the semi-finals have in store! 🍽️

25/06/2026

🔥 Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2026 – Semi-Finalists Announced! 🔥

After an incredible Quarter Final round, we are delighted to reveal the 6 Semi-Finalists who will be returning on Monday 6th July:

▪️Nathan Cox
▪️Paul Gannon
▪️Adam McCourt
▪️Osvaldo Pérez Carmona
▪️Scott Mallett
▪️Daniel McFarlane

The chefs will be preparing the three-course menus they originally submitted during the application stage, showcasing their creativity, technical ability, and passion for great food as they compete for a place in the Grand Final.

Special thanks to our judges from the Quarter Finals:

⭐ Chef Dean Coppard – /

⭐ Chef Nathan Sno –

⭐ Chef Oliver Burns –

A special thank you to:

▪️Niall and Joanne McKenna and their incredible team at Waterman House Cookery School for hosting our Quarter Final stage.

▪️Henderson Foodservice for supplying the fresh produce featured in our chefs’ mystery boxes

▪️Bunzl McLaughlin for providing the crockery used during the Quarter Finals.

19/06/2026

A massive congratulations to the 16 incredible chefs who’ve made it to the Quarter Finals of Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2026!

The first challenge on Monday will be a Mystery Box round🔥

We look forward to welcoming everyone at the Waterman House Cookery School on Monday!

11/06/2026

⏰ FINAL CALL! ONLY 1 DAY TO GO ⏰

This is it.

Your last chance to enter Ireland's Next Top Chef.

If you've got the talent, the drive and the ambition to stand out, don't let this opportunity pass you by.

🚨ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW!🚨

Will you be entering or wishing you had?

Link below and in bio:
https://www.irelandsnexttopchef.com/

10/06/2026

⏰ 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER ⏰

Still thinking about it?

This is your reminder to stop waiting and take your shot👨‍🍳🔥

Whether you're running a kitchen, working your way up the ranks or ready to show the industry what you can do, Ireland's Next Top Chef is your opportunity to put yourself in the spotlight.

Entries close this Friday.

Don't be the chef wishing they'd entered when it's too late!

Link below and in bio:
https://www.irelandsnexttopchef.com/

29/05/2026

Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2026 is proud to welcome Waterman House Cookery School as a Gold Sponsor 👩‍🍳✨

Their continued support helps inspire the next generation of culinary talent, encouraging creativity, education and skill development across the hospitality industry in Ireland.

Here’s to passion, learning and future kitchen stars 🍽️🔥

26/05/2026

Time is running out, there are just over 2 weeks left to enter!

Whether you're an established kitchen maestro or an aspiring up and coming chef, this is your chance to shine. Don't miss out – time is ticking!

Applications close on 12th June. 🍽️✨

Enter now - www.irelandsnexttopchef.com

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