21-year-old Anya Swift has been named as one of three finalists for the Yorkshire Life Magazine's 'Young Chef of the Year' award.
Knaresborough chef named as finalist for 'Young Chef of the Year' award A budding Knaresborough chef has been named as one of three finalists hoping to scoop the title of 'Young Chef of the Year'. 21-year-old Anya Swift, who is a chef at Mother Shipton Inn, is hoping to be crowned Yorkshire Life Magazine's Young Chef Of the Year 2023. Anya has made the final three of the competition alongside Harry Blades from The Grand in York and Ben Bell from Yorebridge House in Wensleydale. Yorkshire Life Magazine's Food and Drink Awards take place annually to recognise the best in the industry from across the region. Delifresh Young Chef of the Year Anya is also competing in the Delifresh Young Chef of the Year competition, which is open to anyone under the age of 25, after reaching the latter stages last year. The overall winner will win a food trip to Paris alongside marketing help from Delifresh throughout 2023/24. Speaking about her entry last year, Anya said:
"As a young female chef, I have seen how male dominated a kitchen environment can be. "To win this competition would be an opportunity to show my skills and begin to carve out a place for both myself and other young women in the industry."[caption id="attachment_79914" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Anya Swift alongside the other entrants for Young Chef of the Year 2022.[/caption] To enter, young chefs are asked to document a seasonal dish, telling judges why they created it, what inspired them and what ingredients were used. Entrants who continue to progress through the competition eventually reach a regional cook off heat, which Anya will contest in the coming weeks. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

Route timings revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run
Pilot dies following aircraft crash near Masham, police confirm
Ripon's Portly Pig to host charity football tournament
Council to review parking charges across North Yorkshire
Free packed lunches at Starbeck café feed families in need
Harrogate dentist recognised at national dental awards
Knaresborough beeswax candle shop set to close
Harrogate Town launches new half-time crossbar challenge
Queen and ABBA tribute acts to headline Harrogate Beer Festival
Ripon entrepreneur to appear on Dragon's Den
Harrogate figures to be 'jailed' to raise money for Harrogate Theatre
Harrogate bookshop named as finalist for British Book Awards
Council update on operator of Alpamare water park
Visitor levy would be mayor's decision, says senior councillor
Date announced for return of Harrogate dog show
Harrogate's Italian community donates sensory kits worth £1,200 to Harrogate Hospital
Man taken to Leeds General infirmary following aircraft crash in Masham
Six arrested following car theft in Harrogate
FULL CHAT: Local occupational therapist hosts online masterclass to support new mums
Harrogate businesses reject new accommodation BID proposal


