The two day event saw 150 experts from the higher and further education sector go head-to-head to compete in a series of food and drink challenges.
Matt White, chair of TUCO, said: “The expertise and innovation displayed across the higher education sector never fails to impress me and this year was no exception. Huge congratulations to all our competitors who demonstrated some truly outstanding skills over the past two days.
“It’s always inspiring to see so many experienced and up-and-coming professionals coming together to share their knowledge and expertise, and showcase the innovation and creativity within our sector.”
The winners were:
- TUCO Barista Skills Challenge: Dana-Maria Danut, University of Warwick
- TUCO Bar Skills Competition: Elle Gilligan, Lancaster University
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Afternoon Tea: Robert Blackwell, University of Cambridge
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Amuse Bouche: Claudia Krug, University of St Andrews
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Bread Display and Coffee Shop Style Sponge Cake: Dave Quinn, University of Chester
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Cookie Challenge: Haley Fry, University of Warwick
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Cup Cake Challenge: Ruth Hanlon, University of St Andrews
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Decorative Exhibit: Mary Fry, University of Warwick
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Novelty Decorated Cake: Stefan Miles, Imperial College London
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Plated Main Course: Peter Fry, University of Warwick
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Restaurant Plated Dessert: Ravikkanth Kanthiya, Royal Holloway University
- TUCO Salon Culinaire, Tray Bake: Nadine Stanton, University of Birmingham
- TUCO Chefs’ Challenge: Glyn Jacklin and Richard Dutton, University College Birmingham
- TUCO Campus Speed Cook: Chris Murphy, University of Chester
- TUCO Cook & Serve Challenge: Phil Thorpe, Zoran Zivkovic and Samantha Chick, University of Warwick
The winners were announced at a gala dinner held at the Arts Centre in The University of Warwick on April 11th.