November 9, 2026
Our partner, Bernard Family Brewery, is organising another edition of the BernardChef culinary competition. The competition is open to amateur cooks as well as students of hospitality schools and culinary training programmes. Its aim is to discover new talent, encourage creativity and give aspiring chefs the opportunity to gain valuable experience from industry professionals.
The BernardChef competition welcomes everyone with a passion for cooking, a desire to develop their skills and the ambition to show what they can do. Participants will have the chance to win valuable prizes, receive a certificate of participation and potentially secure a professional internship or employment in the kitchen of the Bernard Brewery Visitor Centre.
How to Enter the Competition
Applicants must submit their entry by 13 November 2026, including a proposed two-course competition menu, photographs and cost calculations. At least one of the courses must feature Bernard beer as an ingredient.
On 20 November 2026, the jury will select eight contestants to advance to the semi-finals, which will take place on 12 January 2027 at the Gurmandie Cooking School in Jihlava. During the semi-finals, contestants will prepare the menu submitted with their application, with two and a half hours to complete both courses.
The four best contestants will then advance to the final, taking place on 26 January 2027 at the Bernard Family Brewery Visitor Centre. This time, there will be no pre-prepared menu. Finalists will be challenged to create two competition dishes using ingredients provided on the spot, with just two hours to complete the task.
Where to Find More Information
Full competition rules, eligibility requirements and the application form are available on the Bernard Brewery website: https://www.bernard.cz/cs/bernardchef
