Schwartz for Chef sponsor LACA Finishing Touches

The competition, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is aimed at staff of all levels who are employed in local authority catering, and gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills. The six categories included Cold Canapés, Tray Garnishes, Decorated Celebration Cake, Decorated Novelty Cake, Biscuits and Petit Fours, with the Craft Guild of Chefs deciding the criteria for each category. Criteria included the whole of the decorated novelty cake being edible, six different canapés with each piece being no bigger than 4cm in diameter, and tray garnishes being suitable for placing on trays of hot or cold food and re-usable at least twice. Steve Love, Development Chef for McCormick UK, who was among the competition judges said, "The competition is now in it's second year and I thought it was 100% better than last year with the number of entries having doubled. I was impressed that a number of the contestants who entered the competition came up to me and asked what they could do to improve so that next time they could win a gold or silver. The enthusiasm and commitment was really fantastic." Certificates of Gold, Silver or Bronze were awarded, as well as 'Best in Class' for each of the categories. Schwartz for Chef were delighted to sponsor the competition which gave the entrants a real opportunity to demonstrate skills they would not normally have the chance to show off on a day-to-day basis. For further information on Schwartz for Chef products and recipe suggestions visit www.schwartzforchef.com or call FREEPHONE 08081 000363.