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Local Students Showcase Culinary Skills at Rotary Young Chef Competition Two talented students from Bushey Meads School participated in the prestigious Rotary Young Chef...
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Local Students Showcase Culinary Skills at Rotary Young Chef Competition Two talented students from Bushey Meads School participated in the prestigious Rotary Young Chef...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Mrs Hanbury and Ms Amao’s enthusiastic Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition students held a delightful scone tasting event for Year 6 students and prospective parents. The Year...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Can you prepare in two hours, a two-course healthy meal comprising a main course and dessert for two people and costing up to £18.00? If so email Mrs...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
BMS welcomed Little Reddings Primary School this week as Year 6 students are spreading holiday cheer by baking mini Christmas cakes. These delectable treats are part of a special...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Offshore Shell’s Generous Donation Enriches Students’ Culinary Education BMS has been handpicked as one of the fortunate recipients of a generous donation from...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Local Students Showcase Culinary Skills at Rotary Young Chef Competition Three talented students from local schools participated in the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Calling our young chefs in Year 8,9,10 or 11 Can you prepare in two hours, a two-course healthy meal comprising a main course and dessert for two people and costing up to...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Year 7 is already getting stuck into all the fantastic specialism of D&T BMS has to offer. Year 7 Resistant Materials have been researching ancient cultures and using...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Hartsbourne Primary School and Little Reddings School enjoyed their cooking lesson this week as part of the secondary school experience week. Year 6 students learned the art of...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
A group of lucky year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity of a lifetime when they embarked on a trip to Naples, Italy over the easter break. The students were able to immerse...
Posted by Alison Hanbury
Local Students Showcase Culinary Skills at Rotary Young Chef Competition
Two talented students from Bushey Meads School participated in the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition hosted by Andy Wakeford, Head of School for Food Academy & Hospitality at West Herts College. The event aimed to foster culinary prowess among young talents, challenging participants to craft a two-course healthy meal within a budget of £17.
Year 9 and 10 students enthusiastically took up the challenge, demonstrating their culinary finesse and innovative cooking techniques. The competition, held at West Herts College on Saturday, witnessed a flurry of creative ideas and culinary passion from the young chefs.
In preparation for the competition, these budding chefs dedicated their after-school hours to refining their skills under the guidance of Mrs. Hanbury. With weeks of intense practice and unwavering determination, the students honed their dishes to perfection, showcasing a blend of creativity and culinary expertise.
The competition not only focused on taste but also emphasised the importance of balanced, nutritious meals, encouraging the students to create dishes that were both flavourful and health-conscious. Through this platform, the aspiring chefs not only showcased their cooking abilities but also imbibed essential skills in budgeting, menu planning, and nutritional awareness.
Andy Wakeford, Head of School for Food Academy & Hospitality at West Herts College, expressed admiration for the students’ dedication and the quality of their culinary creations. “It’s incredibly heartening to witness the enthusiasm and talent these young chefs bring to the kitchen. They’ve shown exceptional creativity and a keen understanding of culinary artistry,” remarked Wakeford.
In a thrilling display of culinary expertise and talent, Jacob was crowned winner of the whole competition and moves on to the next round of the competition within Hertfordshire. Sameer held a worthy second place. Congratulations to both contestants.
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