Wessex Mead (Trowbridge) Rotary Club

This year, 3 schools took part in the Wessex Mead Rotary Young Chef competition.  Heats were held at the schools with the finals taking place on Thursday 24th June at Trowbridge College.  After 2 hours of cooking time plus 30 minutes of setting up time, the 5 finalists presented their meals to the judges.  They had cooked a 2 course healthy meal for 2 for £9.  After taking into account a range of skills the overall winner was announced as Holly from Lavington school.

the winner

Winning menu: Mushroom and Stilton Tart with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Couscous, Salad topped with bacon and balsamic vinegar dressing followed by Brandy Snap Baskets filled with vanilla mascarpone cream with summer berries.

The runners up did a wonderful job, the dishes were really well presented and tasted fabulous.

The schools involved were: St Augustines, John of Gaunt and Lavington.