The fourth golf tournament in memory of chef Tomasz Tabor is to be held in two weeks’ time.

The event, to honour Mr Tabor, who was killed in a bike accident in 2014, will raise funds for a scholarship scheme set up in his name.

Neil Mountford, one of the tournament organisers, said the event was designed to “celebrate the life of a true friend” and incorporate his two passions — the hospitality industry and golf.

Mr Mountford added Mr Tabor was a “cool cat”.

He said: “I never saw him lose his cool and his focus and attention to detail both in the kitchen and on the course was infectious.

“As good as he was in both the kitchen and on the golf course, I think Tomasz would get as much satisfaction from teaching and helping others as he did with his own achievements.”

The event, originally intended as a day of celebration of Mr Tabor’s life, developed into a fundraiser.

Mr Mountford said: “We were soon talking of where proceeds would benefit.”

A joint effort with Bermuda Hospitality Institute created a scholarship programme to cover tuition costs for young chefs.

The tournament has raised in the region of $65,000 to date.

Mr Mountford said: “Teaching was Tomasz’s forte.

“I personally learnt a lot from him. Now others can have the opportunity to better themselves in his name.”

John Portelli, another friend and event founder, added: “I truly believe that Tom would be proud to see his young ‘protégés’ developing and honing their culinary skills through what we created in his name.

“He was just that kind of guy that took great pleasure watching others strive to improve themselves.”

Mr Tabor, who was 36, died after his motorcycle hit a bus shelter on Crow Lane in February 2014.

The Texas native worked at Elbow Beach’s Seahorse Grill before joining Island Restaurant Group.

He was a chef at the group’s Victoria Grill in Hamilton when he died.

Sophie Dier, Mr Tabor’s girlfriend, said the pair met in 2007 while they were both at Elbow Beach.

She added: “He was always showing his love through food — and I was honoured to be the recipient of that love on many occasions when he cooked for me in our little apartment.”

Ms Dier said the event was set up to “allow people to celebrate him and give back to the island community that had given him wonderful opportunities and much happiness”.

She added: “His enthusiasm for the things he loved was contagious and he was the best type of teacher — patient, kind, encouraging and engaging.

“The event is a celebration of how Tom lived — which is always what I want people to remember.”

Registration for the event begins at 12pm with a shotgun start at 1pm. Individual entries cost $125 and teams of four cost $500.

The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and a tournament gift.

•Advance registration and payment can also be made by e-mail at tomgolfmemorial@gmail.com.