Organised by Prept. Foundation, a UK charity transforming how young people engage with food, Food Fight will take place on 2 March at Old Billingsgate Market in London bringing together 800 guests from across hospitality, food and education.
Other chef contenders hoping for a knockout include Adam Smith, Michael Bremner, Tom Hamblet, Paul Foster, Kray Tredwell, Chloe McCoy and the (appropriately named) Theo Clench.
In the lead up to the event, the chefs and other hospitality professionals competing will have the option to undergo pro training.
Supporters, brands, and fans can support their favourite fighter and help them climb the official Food Fight leaderboard.
The more a chef is sponsored, the higher they rise on the leaderboard – unlocking exclusive perks and recognition on fight night.
The event will also comprise a sponsor and VIP champagne reception; three-course gala dinner with full drinks package; a charity auction of exclusive chef-led experiences and rare culinary items; and celebrity hosts from the worlds of food, sport, and entertainment.
“Food Fight is a powerful combination of performance and purpose,” says Prept Foundation co-founder Jessica Aggarwal. “We’re inviting the industry to come together, support a vital cause, and enjoy a night they’ll never forget.”
The current charity partner for Restaurant’s National Restaurant Awards, Prept. Foundation delivers hands-on, skills-based cooking sessions in schools and communities across Sussex and London, and will soon be launching in Lancashire, Manchester and Birmingham.
These workshops help young people develop a healthy, confident relationship with food while gaining essential life skills and discovering pathways into the hospitality industry.
Prept programmes are designed to inspire, teaching young people how to cook and plate like professional chefs, explore the fundamentals of global cuisine, understand sustainability in the kitchen, and master essential skills such as making basic sauces.
Sessions are practical, engaging, and inclusive, equipping children with knowledge they can bring home to share with family and friends, all while building stronger mental health, self-esteem, and ambition.