This year's Roux Scholarship 2015 final takes place on Monday, at Westminster Kingsway College, London and there are six chefs hoping to win the prestigious title - Richard Pascoe

This time the recipe details are a complete surprise; 30 minutes before the start of the competition the finalists will be given the recipe and ingredients for a main dish, either classic or modern and asked to prepare and present it to the judges. The Staff Canteen spoke to each finalist to find out more about them, their cooking style and why they entered the competition.

Name: Richard Pascoe

Region: North Yorkshire (originally from Brisbane, Australia)

Age: 25

Works at: The Feversham Arms Hotel, Helmsley  

Job role: Sous chef

Cooking Background: "I wanted to be a chef from a young age, I used to help out in the kitchen at home and then a school based trainee chef gave me an insight into the industry. It opened up all the endless opportunities which the industry can offer so I went for it. I made the move to England for a girl! I've been her 18 months now, I spent some time at Oulton Hall in Leeds before I moved to the Feversham Arms.

Cooking Influences: "I like things which are a bit different, I don't have one chef as an influence as everyone has their own style, techniques and views on food - I just like to gather little bits from everyone."

On The Roux Scholarship: "Back in Australia I competed in a lot of competitions and it's what I enjoy. I learned about the history and the legacy behind this competition and the Roux family and I thought I'd give it a go. It's been nerve wracking but on the base of competing you just get your head down and do what you have to do. But it's good to hear the feedback from the Rouxs and the other judges as they are the best in the industry. "There's not much I can practise for so I'm doing a lot of reading and going in with a positive mindset."

Cooking ambitions: "I don't really know. I want to do well in this competition and see what happens. I'd like to do a bit more travel and learn as much as I can along the way." 

>>> We talk to more Roux Scholarship 2015 finalists here