Buzzworks Duo Compete In National Final Of Master Chefs Competition

A team from Buzzworks’ Bridge of Weir venue, The Coach House, were one of only four teams across the UK to reach the national final of a prestigious competition recognising the next generation of hospitality talent.

Commis chef Chloe Cornfoot and front-of-house colleague Matthew Downie represented the restaurant at the inaugural Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB) Seafood Chef & Front of House Team Competition, held at City of Glasgow College on 14 April.

The competition showcased excellence in sustainable seafood, technical precision and seamless front-of-house delivery. Finalists were given just 90 minutes to deliver a complete restaurant experience, including the preparation and presentation of a seafood main course alongside impeccable service, drinks pairing and guest engagement.

Chloe and Matthew impressed judges with a refined menu featuring pan-seared Scottish salmon with lemon-buttered plaice and crab tortellini, served with fondant potato, samphire, purple sprouting broccoli and a zesty beurre blanc sauce, paired with a Coastal Garden Fizz – a non-alcoholic serve combining juniper, citrus and botanicals.

Chloe Cornfoot, Commis Chef at The Coach House said:

“I’m incredibly proud to have made it to the final and to have represented The Coach House on the national stage. It was a fantastic opportunity to push myself creatively, particularly around sustainable seafood, which I’m really passionate about."

“Working so closely with front-of-house makes it even more rewarding, it’s about delivering a complete guest experience, and we were fully focused on that from start to finish.”

Their achievement highlights Buzzworks’ strong commitment to developing emerging talent and creating meaningful career progression opportunities across the business.

Daniel Brown, Head Chef at The Coach House said:

“To be one of only four teams to make it the final of a competition of this calibre is a phenomenal achievement. It reflects not only Chloe and Matthew’s skill and dedication, but the strength of collaboration across our teams.

“We’re incredibly proud to see them representing The Coach House and performing at such a high level under pressure.”

Buzzworks is a corporate sponsor of MCGB, reinforcing its investment in future hospitality leaders through masterclasses, mentorship from leading UK chefs and enhanced training opportunities across its portfolio of venues.

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