Members of a community organisation ran a cooking competition which was won by 16-year-old.
Watford Rotary Club has been hosting the annual Rotary Young Chef Competition at West Herts College Catering School on Saturday.
It was won by 16-year-old Holly Leigh of St Clement Dane’s School.
Holly impressed the judges with her Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Feta and Pumpkin Seeds, followed by a Chocolate and Coffee Fondant with Raspberry Coulis and Creme Freiche.
Chef Pedro, head chef at the college, awarded Holly a score of 118 out of a possible 130, he stated that the judgement took into consideration things like healthy ingredients, presentation, taste, hygiene and tidiness of the kitchen.
Holly was presented with a certificate and a voucher for dinner for four at the college restaurant by West Herts College Head of Catering School Andy Wakeford.
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