Document 1 of 4 • Official Entry Form

BANGLADESH CATERERS ASSOCIATION UK

BCA CHEF OF THE YEAR

AWARDS 2026

ENTRY FORM

Please return the completed forms with the entry fee and two copies of passport size photographs of yourself to the address overleaf:

ENTRY FEE £200 ENTRY CLOSING DATE 30th SEPTEMBER 2026

HOW TO ENTER:

Name : *

Name of the Restaurant : *

Address :

Professional Qualifications (if any) :

Work History, Last three employers :

Position held, last three post :

Experience (in your own words) Example: Culinary types, Strengths, Skills, Awards & Achievements

Telephone No. & e-mail address : *

Signature of Participant :

Date :

Please make cheque Payable to Bangladesh Caterers Association.

I confirm that this Entry form complies and bind with competition rules.

BCA cannot take any responsibility for any missing post.

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Document 2 of 4 • Chef Rules & Guidelines

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BANGLADESH CATERERS ASSOCIATION UK

BCA CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026

All Participating Chefs Should Adhere to the Rules

IMPORTANT: Please make sure the chefs read, understand and accept the rules that follow for the different stages of the BCA “Chef of the Year” 2026. It is the responsibility of the Chefs/Owners of the business to ensure that all participating chefs from any part of the UK understand the rules.
The chef has to prepare and cook a main course for two persons under the observance of the judges from the given Mystery Basket within the allocated time of 45 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE:

Competitors will bring with them all necessary cooking equipment and utensils e.g. plates, pans, chopping boards, knives, spoons, tea towels, oven gloves and dishes for display of Prepared food such as presentation trays etc.

Competitors must satisfy the judges that they have a good understanding and practical application of food with a minimum of 4 Stars hygiene rating from the local council plus they must demonstrate workplace hygiene and food safety practice including hazard awareness throughout the preparation of the competition dish. Chefs will also be assessed on the appearance, aroma, texture, and taste of each dish, this being of paramount importance.

Within the 45 minute period allowed for cooking, the food must be cooked and displayed for presentation to the judges. A table with a cloth will be provided; other aspects of presentation will be up to the entrants. Competitors are reminded that points are not awarded for table dressing or decorative features they will only be judged on the highlighted listed items above.

Helpers can assist in carrying equipment only and will not be allowed in the cooking area during the 45 minute cooking period.

Competitors and their helpers must display good standards of personal hygiene and must wear clean protective over-clothing plus head covering at all times in the preparation and cooking areas.

The Organisers will provide each competitor with adequate cooking facilities normally consisting of a two ring hob, grill/microwave, oven, preparation table, washing/hand washing facilities and refrigerated food storage facilities.

Judging Process:

The panel of judges will be given a score sheet to assess the curry dish which will be judged on the texture, aroma, appearance and presentation as well as marking the chef’s culinary skills, originality and practical hygiene skills. In order to allow for creativity the dish need not be drawn from a standard menu.

The judges’ verdict will be announced on the day of the BCA annual awards ceremony at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel London. The entrants will have to come to BCA awards function where ALL THE Winners will be announced.

The winning chef will be awarded the title of “BCA Chef of the Year 2026” followed by the chef’s name and restaurant name. Chefs will be presented with a certificate and a BCA branded Crest.

All competitors will agree to abide by these rules and to accept the decision of the panel of judges; the judges’ decision will be final, BCA will not take responsibility for the judges’ decision whatsoever. Each competitor is to allow the Organisers to publish their full recipe at any time without any condition.

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Document 4 of 4 • Restaurant Competition Rules

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COMPETITION RULES FOR

BCA RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026

You must be over 18 years of age and resident of UK and have been trading for 12 months at the time of completing the entry form and are a Member of BCA to enter our competition.
BCA Office Bearers, BCA staff and any company associatedto the competition and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.
The holder of the title 'BCA Restaurant of the year 2026' is entitled to use that award for a period of TWO years from the date of the award, after that time it must not be used.
The certificate cannot be displayed publicly after the TWO-year time period as set out in rule
The title 'BCA Restaurant of the year 2026' can be used on any publicity material of the winner for the time period as set out in rule.
The title 'BCA Restaurant of the year 2026' is in no way transferable to any person or business, and cannot be sold on its own or as part of a business
A Customer nomination form will be sent it to you after your application has been approved.
Proof of making phone calls, sending post, e-mail is not proof of our receipt of your entry. No Responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged.
The entry closing date is 30th September 2026.
Winners will not be formally notified before the event day.
The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
No cash alternative or alternative award is available on entrant's request but in the event of the advertised competition award being unavailable we reserve the right to offer an alternative award of equal or greater value.
BCA will not be liable for any damage, loss or disappointment suffered by any person taking part or not being able to take part in a competition.
Competition winners may be required to take part in or co-operate with publicity.
Competition winners agree to keep confidentiality of any knowledge about BCA, and its business and Personnel received by them as a result of the competition.
No responsibility is accepted for inaccurate award details supplied by its sponsors or other sources.
Use of false name or address, e.g. name by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any award. BCA reserves the right to oblige any potential winner to provide documentary proof of their identity and address as directed by BCA before such person may claim their award. In certain circumstances, BCA shall, at its discretion, require any person to present themselves in person supported by such documentation for identification purposes.
Contestants who are rude, abusive or deemed otherwise unsuitable by BCA will be excluded from the Competition.
We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time. Entry in the competition implies acceptance of these rules.
We will keep your personal details for a reasonable time so that we can send you any award that you have won, to verify that these rules have been complied with, and for accounting purposes. We may pass your details on to our service providers and agents for the purposes of sending you the award on our behalf.
BCA may at any time issue specific rules to be read in conjunction with these rules.

Restaurant Name: *
Business Address:
Post Code:
Contact Name: *
Telephone: *
Email: *
Web Site Address:
How much money have you invested in the past five years
Type of business: i.e. Limited company, sole trader, partnership etc.
How long have you been in business?
How many Restaurants/Takeaways do you operate.
What types of food they offer?
How many staff do you employ?
How many guests can you entertain at a time (seating capacity)?
How many staff is trained in Food hygiene?
Is a HACCP system in place	Yes No
Name of your bank:
Have you been awarded in the past?	Yes No
If yes what award did you receive?
Are you a member of BCA? If yes for how many years?	Yes No
Tick the box to allow your details to be used for BCA marketing purposes only.	Yes No
Tick to agree by the rules of the competition (see competition rules page)	Yes No
Your Signature: