The culinary talents of eight of our students alongside four representatives from Twickenham School took centre stage as we recently hosted the local round of the Rotary Young Chef competition. President Chris, Yvonne, and Gordon, from Twickenham Rotary Club, were delighted to witness the skills displayed by all the students.
The competition, which the Rotary Club sponsor, is the first round in a four- stage National competition, with great prizes for the eventual overall winner, which includes a training day in a Michelin starred restaurant! Charged with the task of preparing a two-course meal for two within a budget of £18, our skilled contestants faced the rigorous evaluation from our judges, assessing their planning, costing, healthy menu choices, workspace neatness, hygiene practices, presentation skills, and, of course, the overall taste of their dishes.
Thomas Rowlandson, head chef and joint owner of the renowned A.Cena restaurant in East Twickenham, served as the lead judge. Impressed by the diverse
range of flavours reflecting global cuisines
and the strong emphasis on healthy eating, Thomas offered encouragement to the students, on the value in later life, of continuing to develop their culinary skills.
At the end of a great contest, Connie S in 10SDR
was adjudged the winner, with a delicious tasting and very healthy menu:
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