On Wednesday 16th July we saw the School Heats of the Abergavenny Rotary Young Chef Competition take place in the brand-new King Henry VIII 3–19 School.
Eleven pupils put their outstanding culinary skills to the test. Two superb young chefs had the edge and will go head-to-head in the final cook-off at the Festival. See them in action on Sunday 21 September, 9:30am, on the Gower Cottage Brownies Stage in the Market Hall.
Congrats to the Finalists:
Alex – who cooked up a Butter Paneer Masala and Grilled Pineapple Flambé:
Aled – who served Chicken Aouvlaki with Greek salad, flavoured rice, and Cheesecake:
The judges were Franco Taruschio (renowned chef and Life Patron of the Festival) and Lucie Parkin (Festival Director) who wished both winners the very best of luck in the Finals. ‘This competition is a true highlight of my year’ said Lucie.
Alex and Aled received their certificates and prize money from Rotary Club President, Keith Willard.
Rotary Club Abergavenny thanked everyone who took part. The standard was high and everyone did brilliantly. Special thanks to food & nutrition teacher Karen Brasington and her fantastic team for all the organisation.
