The Gold Service Scholarship announces 2021/22 competition schedule and new masterclass series

Available to view on the Gold Service Scholarship website, the masterclasses have been created for front-of-house professionals wishing to further their food and beverage knowledge and develop their careers.

The videos are presented by a number of established industry professionals, including past Gold Service Scholars and winning finalists.

Initial episodes include ‘decanting, opening and pouring champagne’; 'table settings’; ‘classic cocktail making'; and 'preparing a steak tartare’.

The videos will divulge tips and techniques on perfecting standards in front-of-house service, whether for restaurants, hotels, or private catering establishments.

Masterclasses set to be added to the library in the coming weeks include 'carving a chicken or duck’; ‘preparing a Caesar salad’; ‘carving a rack of lamb’; and 'serving an afternoon tea’.

“It has been an incredibly difficult 18 months for the hospitality industry, and we hope that these wonderful masterclasses will inspire a new generation to learn the skills and showmanship which attract and delight customers," says Alastair Storey, chairman of the trustees.

It has also been announced that the 2021/22 Gold Service Scholarship competition will be open for applications online from 1 September 2021, with the closing date of 4th October 2021.

The quarter final assessment days will be held on 25 October 2021 at the Hotel Café Royal, and 26 October 2021 at The Langham. The semi final will then be held at Rosewood London at the end of November, and the final will be hosted by Corinthia London in January 2022, with the gala award ceremony in February 2022 at Claridge’s.

All details will be updated on the Gold Service Scholarship website​​.