Northern Ireland’s thriving food scene is once again in the national spotlight as chef Callum Irwin takes his place in the 2026 series of Great British Menu. Recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious culinary competitions, the show brings together the country’s top chefs—and…
Entrepreneur and chef Callum Irwin, founder of Cooked by Callum, has been named Best Young Person in Business at the Ballymena Business Excellence Awards, recognising his outstanding contribution to the local economy and his rapid rise as a young business leader. The award was presented…
Rising chef Callum Irwin has been crowned overall winner of the Feile Balmoral Hotel Pro Master Chef competition, following an outstanding performance against some of Northern Ireland’s most promising culinary talent. Representing Ulster University Business School, Callum progressed through a series of competitive heats before…
In 2020, chef and culinary professional Callum Irwin achieved a major milestone in his career by winning the inaugural Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship, a prestigious award recognising emerging talent and leadership within the global food and hospitality industry. Awarded to a single…