Huge congratulations to Year 10 student Mariam who got through to the National Final of Springboard Futurechef 2025. This prestigious competition is judged by famous industry professionals so the standard is VERY high. Very well done Mariam!

It’s Springboard’s FutureChef national final day! Over the past 26 years, a quarter of a million young people have taken part in this prestigious competition. Who will be crowned the UK’s best young chef this afternoon?

✨ MEET THE FINALISTS ✨

London Winner: Mariam
Age: 15
Mentor: Sam Fisk

💬 Here’s what Mariam had to say:
“So happy to have got through to the National Final. So happy I went with the flavours of my culture. No matter how hard it gets, just take a deep ...breath.”

While officials gathered in Baku, Wandsworth students had their say at the Youth COP. Year 12 student Shivasri reports from a lively meeting: https://www.graveney.org/News/Youth-Cop-29-students-speak-up-for-the-planet/

After some delays, the outward bound group are looking at an arrival time at Graveney closer to 7pm.