Having attracted interest from some of the industry’s most respected chefs, kitchens and restaurants in recent years, this announcement helps to reinforce Unox UK’s status in the fine dining sector. With the MCA being seen as the most prestigious accolade in UK hospitality and occurring only every four years, Unox UK’s position as Headline Equipment Partner demonstrates the level of commitment the brand places on preserving many of the industry’s classical cooking and service skills. Obtained by just a handful of chefs and restaurant managers over the past 38 years, the competition is famed for demanding perfection and candidates being assessed by an esteemed panel of judges.
As part of the sponsorship, Unox and RACA will jointly host a series of themed masterclasses, including:
- Mastering the classics with Unox CHEFTOP-X™
- Mastering pastry with Unox BAKERTOP-X™
- Mastering the miraculous with Unox EVEREO®
On this announcement, Scott Duncan, Managing Director at Unox UK comments:
“We could not be prouder to be announced as a partner of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The Academy represents individuals of the very highest standard, preserves skills and techniques for future generations and nurtures and mentors tomorrow’s top chefs, pastry chefs and restaurant managers, so to be a part of this journey is a real honour for us.
As an equipment manufacturer and supplier, Unox works with chefs and front of house teams across the country and around the world. Innovating and advancing technology in a professional kitchen, Unox understands what it takes to perform at the highest level and with ultimate precision. Those striving to achieve the Master of Culinary Arts in 2026 must deliver excellence at every stage, and by partnering with RACA, we look forward to helping and supporting those individuals on their journey.”
In addition to the MCA 2026, Unox has also become the Equipment sponsor at a special fundraising banquet later this year, has been announced as a RACA Associate Member and will work in conjunction with the Academy to support its College Community Programme.
Acknowledging the importance of supplier partnerships when it comes to recognising talent and mentoring the leaders of the future, Lisa Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer at The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts adds:
"We’re delighted to be able to confirm Unox UK as our Headline Equipment Partner for the MCA, our Equipment Sponsor at our fundraising banquet later in the year, an Associate Member and a partner for our College Community Programme.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the support of our partners, and to have confirmed a brand like Unox UK is wonderful. Using state of the art technology and understanding the needs of chefs, pastry chefs and restaurant managers in a unique way, Unox has shown a commitment to not only supporting those running kitchens and managing restaurants today, but also the next generation of leaders too.”
With entry for the MCA due to open later this year, the next cohort of potential achievers are already preparing for one of the toughest, but most highly recognised accolades in the industry. To find out more about the Master of Culinary Arts, the College Community Fund or the work done by The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts across our industry, please visit www.royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk.
