Danny Young National Chef of the Year 2026

That this House congratulates Danny Young, Head Chef at The Torridon in the Scottish Highlands, on being named National Chef of the Year 2026; notes that he triumphed over ten other finalists, with a menu showcasing technical excellence, creativity, and mastery of flavour; recognises that Mr Young was previously named Young National Chef of the Year in 2018 and received an Acorn Award in 2021 for rising stars in hospitality; commends his continued success as a leading representative of Scotland’s world-class culinary scene; and wishes him well as he continues to inspire the next generation of chefs.

• Mr Angus MacDonald Sponsor
• Mr Joshua Reynolds
• Jim Shannon
• Clive Jones
• Sarah Dyke
• Mr Alistair Carmichael
• Dr Roz Savage
• Jamie Stone
• Wendy Chamberlain