Celebrate Culinary Excellence with Chef Awards

Great chefs deserve great recognition. Whether you're hosting a cooking competition, culinary graduation, or restaurant awards night, Trophy Deals offers custom chef awards to honor top talent in the kitchen. From professional chefs to aspiring culinary students, our personalized trophies, plaques, and medals help recognize passion, precision, and presentation.

All of our awards are proudly made in the USA and can be customized with your event name, logo, winner’s name, and even favorite dishes or culinary quotes.

Benefits of Ordering Chef Awards from Trophy Deals

• Custom designs with chef hats, utensils, flames, and cooking-themed toppers
• Engraved plaques and full-color printed acrylic awards available
• No setup fees, low minimums, and fast shipping
• USA manufacturing ensures fast turnaround and high quality
• Volume pricing for culinary schools, restaurant groups, and food festivals

Top 5 Chef Award Categories

Top Chef Trophy

Impressive, tall trophies with full personalization and culinary-themed figures.
Best for: Overall Winner, Culinary Champion, Executive Chef Award

Custom Culinary Medals

Vibrant medal designs with ribbon color options and custom engraving.
Best for: Best Presentation, Most Innovative Dish, Team Competitions

Engraved Chef Plaques

Elegant wood or acrylic plaques for kitchens, restaurants, and schools.
Best for: Employee of the Month, Top Culinary Instructor, Guest Chef Recognition

Acrylic Flame Awards

Dynamic flame-shaped awards to symbolize creativity and heat in the kitchen.
Best for: Fire in the Kitchen Award, Passion for Cooking, Culinary Arts Honors

Perpetual Culinary Awards

Reusable plaques for annual chef competitions or employee recognition.
Best for: Annual Cooking Contests, Top Chef of the Year, Culinary School Achievements

Perfect For

• Professional Cooking Competitions
• Culinary School Graduations
• Restaurant Employee Recognition
• Food Network-Style Challenges
• Chef Appreciation Ceremonies

Why Choose Trophy Deals?

Cut out the middleman — we manufacture our own parts, then assemble and personalize each award in-house. Unlike most trophy companies that claim to be manufacturers but rely on distributors sourcing from overseas — often China — Trophy Deals is the USA’s largest direct trophy and award manufacturer, delivering truly USA-made products crafted from raw materials in our own facility.

• Made 100% in the USA at our Texas-based facility
• Fast turnaround times, including rush options
• Expert engraving and design support for culinary themes
• Thousands of satisfied schools, restaurants, and event organizers

Chef Awards FAQ

Q: Can I include the chef's name and restaurant on the award?

A: Yes, we can personalize each award with names, restaurants, and award titles at no extra cost.

Q: Do you offer awards for culinary students or youth competitions?

A: Absolutely! We offer fun and affordable medals and plaques perfect for student chefs and junior competitions.

Q: Can I use my event logo or sponsor logo?

A: Yes, logos can be added to most products. Simply upload your file during checkout or email it to us.

Q: How quickly can awards be made?

A: Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. Need it sooner? Rush production and expedited shipping are available.

Q: Do you offer themed toppers like chef hats, flames, or utensils?

A: Yes, we have several culinary-themed figures and can also create custom inserts with your event graphics.

General Awards FAQ

Q: Can I include a custom quote or message on my award?

A: Absolutely. You can personalize your trophies with motivational messages, sponsor acknowledgments, or heartfelt dedications.

Q: How quickly can I get my trophies?

A: Most orders ship in 1–3 business days. Rush production and expedited shipping are available if you’re on a tight timeline.

Q: Are your trophies made in the USA?

A: Yes. We produce the majority of our trophies from raw materials in our U.S. facility. There’s no third-party assembly or overseas sourcing — just authentic American quality.

Q: Can I order trophies with different names or events?

A: Yes! Each trophy can be personalized individually with your preferred text. We also support batch uploads for bulk orders with different names or divisions.

Q: Will I receive a proof before production?

A: Yes, if requested. We're happy to send a digital proof before we start production to ensure everything looks correct.

Volume Discounts on Chef Awards

Hosting a food competition, restaurant chain recognition event, or culinary school graduation? Trophy Deals offers bulk pricing on large orders. Whether you need 10 or 500 awards, we’ll help you stay within budget while delivering high-quality results.

Need help with a custom order? Call 1-800-882-9273 or email sales@trophydeals.com to get started today!