McDougalls from Premier Foods returning as sponsor for 2020 and have provided a list of products for competitors to include in their menus, which should reflect the school food standards.
Entrants have 90 minutes to prepare, cook and serve an imaginative, school compliant two course menu including a minimum of one different McDougalls product in each course, suitable for serving to 11 year old pupils, primary year 6 or secondary year 7.
The 2020 competition is open to all staff that hold a kitchen based post and who are involved in the daily preparation of pupil’s meals at the time of entry. Entries may be submitted by any school meal provider whether local authority, contract caterer, academy or free school.
Regional final winners will each receive a £100 cash prize. At the national final, the 2020 national winner will received a £1000 cash prize, the 2020 LACA School Chef of the Year trophy, an invitation to a calendar of catering industry events and a work experience trip. The national second and third place winners will receive £500 and £300 respectively.
The deadline for registrations is Friday 27 September 2019, to register your interest, visit: http://laca.co.uk/school-chef-year-2020