Blackburn College Celebrates Lancashire’s Future Culinary Stars
Blackburn College celebrates young culinary stars, as they head to Blackpool to compete in the Young Chef competition final.
Year 9 and 10 students, aged 13 to 15, from high schools across Lancashire headed to Blackpool and The Fylde College to compete final heat for the Young Chef title.
Students had just two and a half hours to recreate their winning dish from the regional heats, paired with the additional challenge of making a fruity dessert.
On hand to judge were special guests Nigel Haworth, Chef-Patron at the Three Fishes, and Tom Parker, Chef at The White Swan, who scored each dish based on taste, sustainability, and teamwork.
Students Ruby McManus and Beatrice Hesmondhalgh from All Hallows Catholic High School were awarded first place, while Garstang Community Academy secured second. The pair had scored first in their regional heat, held at Blackburn College, home to the award-winning Scholars restaurant.
Left to right: Nigel Haworth, Chef-Patron at the Three Fishes, the two winning All Hallows students, and Tom Parker, Chef at The White Swan.
“I have enjoyed being able to work in a professional kitchen and getting to see the behind-the-scenes how everything runs.
Said Ruby, All Hallows Catholic High School.
“I have enjoyed learning and developing new and old skills while getting to work in a team with Ruby. I learnt about making sure that I check I have done everything, so I don’t miss anything important.”
Said Ruby, All Hallows Catholic High School.
Left to Right: Sofia Menor-Butler and Maleeah Khan, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School students
Sofia Menor-Butler and Maleeah Khan also represented Blackburn College, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
Dr Fazal Dad, Principal and Chief Executive of Blackburn College, said:
“It was wonderful to see the winners of the heat we held here at Blackburn College go on to win the title of Young Chef. All participants should be proud of their achievements and we hope to welcome these culinary stars onto our hospitality courses here at the College in the future.”
Blackburn College remains committed to supporting and nurturing future culinary stars, providing them with the education and opportunities needed to succeed in the hospitality industry. Congratulations to all participants, and we look forward to seeing their continued success and contributions to the culinary world.
