INTRODUCING THE KETTLE® KHOO ACADEMY

Building on two successful and inspiring cohorts, KETTLE® Chips and renowned best-selling author and TV presenter, Rachel Khoo, officially launch year three of the KETTLE® Khoo Academy - the mentorship initiative offering the next wave of culinary talent a transformative six-months of support in the gourmet food industry.

From November 2026, a fresh group of five standout food pioneers will be selected for the insightful six-month mentorship programme which will run until May 2027. Designed to bridge industry gaps and empower aspiring chefs, the KETTLE® Khoo Academy delivers a blend of expert masterclasses, direct industry networking, and financial support to give rising culinary talent the opportunity to thrive in a competitive space. Participants
will also take part in creative sessions with Rachel Khoo and receive a £4,000 bursary to support their training and development.

How to Apply

Applications are open for six weeks from 11th August 2026 to 22nd September 2026, and successful applicants will be contacted on 6th October 2026. 

To apply, candidates can share a social media post on Instagram or Facebook (tagging @KETTLEChipsUK and #KettleKhooAcademy), explaining who they are and their location (name and
country), why they would like to be considered for the KETTLE® Khoo Academy,
and what their dream gourmet KETTLE® chip flavour would be, and why.

Once this is live, applicants must also submit a short written bio via email to apply@kettlekhooacademy.com,
explaining their culinary journey so far, future career ambitions, availability
for the 6-month programme, and a link to their social media post.

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OUR FIRST FEMALE CHEF

The KETTLE® Khoo Academy has been created to empower and equip aspiring food entrepreneurs with the essential skills they need to run a successful restaurant or gourmet food business.