The eight finalists will battle it out in a live cook-off final at The Great Hospitality Show on January 23rd.
Willem Fijten, culinary product design scientist in the Mars Global product development team, said: “Not only am I extremely impressed by the professionalism shown by the students with their entries, but I’m excited to judge the final – the finalists of which are no doubt amongst the rising stars of the industry.
“The chance to compete at the UK’s leading hospitality show is a fantastic opportunity and I’m delighted that Mars Foodservice has been able to support upcoming talent in their quest to join the fast-paced industry that I know and love – hospitality!”
The finalists are:
- Catherine Worley, North Hertfordshire College
- Jan Au, University of West London
- Zoe Taylor, Doncaster College
- Harry Tunnicliffe, North Hertfordshire
- Tom Poskitt, Doncaster College
- Jack Reynolds, University College Birmingham
- Samantha White, Doncaster College
- Nicole Watt, North Hertfordshire College
Students will have one hour to demonstrate their culinary skills and serve two dishes suitable for a casual dining menu.