A highly-talented college chef has reached the ultimate of a nationwide competitors for the third yr in a row.
And he’ll be hoping to maybe take the final word prize this time, after ending runner-up on each earlier events.
After successful a London regional warmth, 28-year-old Raheem Morgan will compete within the large climax to the nationwide School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) on the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on July 6 and seven.
Raheem works for the Chartwells college meals catering firm at Torridon Junior Primary School in Hazelbank Road, Lewisham and might be one among 12 cooks participating.
The college cooks could have one hour and 45 minutes to organize and serve a seize and go savoury snack along with a scrumptious and imaginative principal meal, and dessert.
Each contestant should use no less than one Quorn product in each the brand new seize and go merchandise and principal course and one Bisto product from a listing offered in both the snack or the principle course.
They should additionally produce a 50 per cent fruit-based dessert that ought to mirror college requirements, utilizing one Premier Foods product from a listing offered.
Now in its 28th yr, SCOTY is the schooling catering sector’s ‘premier’ culinary expertise competitors, and the champion will obtain a £1,000 money prize, the 2022 LACA School Chef of the Year trophy and an invite to a calendar of catering trade occasions.
The nationwide second and third place winners will obtain £500 and £300 respectively.
Making this yr’s line-up are the 9 regional winners from academies, faculties and faculties across the nation in addition to three wildcard entrants, who had been chosen by the LACA SCOTY judges.
Raheem mentioned: “I have been working in school catering for the past three years and am enjoying every moment of it.
“My catering background has always been in restaurants and hotels, but the change to cooking for children has been so rewarding and knowing my healthy food puts a smile on their faces is also very rewarding.
“I am also inspired by a dream of owning my own restaurant at some point in the future, showcasing my flavour-packed and vibrant food.
“I was the runner-up for the National LACA School Chef of the Year final in 2020 and 2021 and it is truly amazing making it once again to national finals where I hope to go one better this time and win the competition.”
LACA nationwide chairwoman Jacquie Blake mentioned: “Each year I am amazed at the talent and creativity of the entries we receive. There can be no better calling than to ensure that children receive delicious, nutritious meals whilst they are at school.
“The link between healthy eating and learning has been well proven and our chefs up and down the country provide a valuable service to their local communities.”
Pictured prime: Raheem Morgan (Picture: LACA SCOTY)
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