Allan Reeder Ltd revealed as sponsor for the Roux Scholarship

Earlier this week, entries officially opened for the Roux Scholarship 2026 and we are delighted to reveal we are one of the sponsors.

The Reeder family and the wider Allan Reeder team are deeply passionate about hospitality, an industry we’ve loved and served for over five decades. From delivering quality dairy products across London to championing the chefs and teams who make the city’s food and drink scene so vibrant, our commitment to the industry is embedded across the business.

As a trusted supplier to many of London’s most talked-about hotels and restaurants, Allan Reeder has built its reputation on personal service, exceptional products, and long-standing relationships. Allan has always believed that great service and great ingredients are the keys to success and that belief still drives the business today.

Heidi Reeder said: “Having worked with the Roux family for many years, we’ve always admired everything the Roux Scholarship stands for and achieves and are so proud to be invited to sponsor the competition. It celebrates the most up and coming talent in the UK and is so widely respected. We are looking forward to seeing who will be making the regional finals and overall final next year.”

How to enter

The Roux Scholarship 2026 competition invites chefs to create a recipe for four people based on the following ingredients and criteria:

• One Devon White slow grown, free-range chicken, eviscerated and weighing between 1.4kg and 1.8kg (maximum 2kg).
• In addition, use 200g chicken livers, along with two simple or composed garnishes/accompaniments. One must be predominantly leek-based, with leeks as the main ingredient and flavour focus; the other can be a garnish or accompaniment of your choice. One of these may be served separately, if preferred.
• A sauce must accompany the dish.
• The total cost of the complete dish should not exceed £25.00 per portion.
• Entrants have until midnight (11.59pm) on Monday 19th January 2026 to submit their recipes via the online application system.

Want to use our products in your entry?

If you’d like to learn more about our vast product range then please get in touch with Heidi via heidireeder@allanreederltd.co.uk.