# Andrew Fairlie Scholarship competition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andrew-fairlie-scholarship-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-29T11:58:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Five aspiring chefs have been named finalists for the 2026 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship. The finalists will compete in a Grand Final on November 25 at UHI Perth, with the winner to be announced at The Gleneagles Hotel. The competition involves candidates preparing a seasonal two-course meal judged by a panel of prominent chefs, including Stephen McLaughlin, Sat Bains, and Gary Maclean.

One of the finalists, Anas Siddique, currently serves as Head Chef at The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick. Siddique’s professional background includes culinary experience in India and Oman, as well as work with Buzzworks in Edinburgh. He was also recently selected as one of six UK finalists in the Master Chefs of Great Britain Game Chef of the Year 2026 competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Anas Siddique named Andrew Fairlie Scholarship finalist

Anas Siddique, Head Chef at The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick, has been named a finalist for the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anas-siddique-named-andrew-fairlie-scholarship-finalist

### 2026-10-12: Andrew Fairlie Scholarship names five culinary finalists

Five aspiring Scottish chefs have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship, with the Grand Final set for November 25 at UHI Perth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-fairlie-scholarship-names-five-culinary-finalists

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