A team of culinary hopefuls took part recently in this year's 'Young Chef' inter-school competition

Wednesday 25th November 2009

Taking part in this year's inter-school 'Young Chef' competition, were culinary hopefuls, Meggie, Ellie, Alex, Donovan, Ahmad, Chloe and Mica.  The competion is co-ordinated by West Berkshire Education Business Partnership and supported this year by Sheepdrove Organic Farm, in Lambourn.  Judges for the afternoon were Darren Booker-Wilson, from Monty's restaurant in Newbury and Debbie Hearn, food writer for the Newbury Weekly News.

Key Stage 3 winners were Ellie and Meggie, who were praised for the technical skills shown in their dishes.  Key Stage 4 winners were Mica and Chloe (pictured) were commended for the excellent flavours in their final menu.  We wish them all luck in the next round of the competition.

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