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Annabel competes in national catering competition

Fresh from her success as runner up in the Rotary Young Chef Competition, Annabel Gray took part in another national competition, this time at City College Norwich.

Annabel was one of 6 contestants from high schools at  Stowmarket, Bungay, Sir John Leman, Cliff Park and Samuel Ward Academy (Haverhill) and they all cooked to a very high standard. But there could only be one winner!

Her dishes consisted of a Chicken Tagine and her highly acclaimed Cinnamon Pear Cake with fudge sauce  to a budget of just £6. Judged by College chef Nigel Crane and industry professional/development consultant chef Rob Oberhoffer, they were impressed with her flair and menu.

Mr Oberhoffer, who has worked alongside Michel Roux Jnr and is himself a Hotelympia Master Chef Gold winner, then spend a considerable amount of time assisting Annabel with development ideas for her dishes for the next round, to be held in Bedford in February 2012. We are also working with City College to provide Annie with a mentor to further support her in the next round. Well done Annabel!