"‹YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION 2016

The first round of the local Rotary Young Chef competition was held at Llantwit Major Comprehensive School on Thursday the 14^th January 2016. Whilst there were fewer entrants this year compared with previous years the standard was just as high. The competition required the young chefs to prepare, in two hours, a healthy three course meal comprising a starter, main and dessert courses for two people costing less than £15. 

This year saw mixed group with ages ranging from14 to 15 years of age. The table layout and food presentation by all the contestants was excellent. The menus prepared by the young chefs were varied, mouth-watering and challenging. The judge this year was Kevin Wilson of Chartwells Independent who provide Catering Services to Atlantic College. Kevin, who has worked with many of today’s celebrity chefs was very impressed by the standard produced by all the young contestants and found it difficult to decide on a winner. After much deliberation Annecy Peters was declared the winner with Lucy Marshall and Cameron Miller highly commended for their efforts. The winning menu started with deep fried Brie in breadcrumbs followed by Moules Mariniere with special frites and finished off with a truly delicious Tarte Tatin.

The Chefs’ teacher, Rachel Newbrook considered the competition a good way for budding chefs to show case their talents and creative flare and she was delighted that they all produced excellent fare in what was a challenging time limit. She was very proud of them all. 

Rotarian Rae Morgan thanked the young chefs, their teacher Rachel Newbrook and the judge Kevin Wilson for all the hard work done in preparation for the competition and wished the young chefs the best of good fortune for the future. 

The Young Chef Competition is one of many well established and successful competitions promoted by Rotary International in Britain and Ireland (Rotary GB&I) and is open to students in full time education between 11 and 17 years of age. It is a four-stage National competition designed to support and encourage development of cookery skills.