Eight finalists chosen for Spanish Young Chef of the Year competition

5th January 2011, 10:02am

The finalists of the Spanish Young Chef of the Year competition have been revealed.

The eight finalists are:

Joshua Stringer, College of West Anglia
Michelle Kleingeld, Salt Yard Restaurant
Peio J. Calvo Dominguez, Iberico Restaurant
William Chilila, Westminster Kingsway College
Mandie Kruger, Salt Yard Restaurant
Arran Pratt, Accrington and Rossendale College
Luke Mayo, Westminster Kingsway College
Adam Thompson, Tyne Metropolitan College

The winner will be awarded a working placement in the kitchens of Akelaŕe - one of Spain's best Michelin-starred restaurants.

The competition has been designed by Foods from Spain to inspire trainee chefs between the ages of 17 and 25 to explore and experiment with the variety of seasonal Spanish fresh produce and create dishes which reflect the food provenance of Spain.

The competition is part of the campaign to promote Spanish produce in the UK throughout the year, including Picota cherries, persimon, strawberries and raspberries.  

The cook-off final will take place this month.

Related Articles:

• 21 Jan 2010 - Spanish Young Chef of the Year 2010
• 20 Oct 2009 - The hunt begins for Spanish Young Chef of the Year
• 20 Nov 2008 - WKC student wins Spanish Chef of the Year title

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