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After winning the regional heat against another chef, Cox will advnace to the SCOTY national final which is once again taking place at the LACA Main Event in the summer.

At the national final, the 2025 national winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize plus a work experience trip, the 2025 LACA School Chef of the Year trophy and an invitation to a calendar of catering industry events.

For her main course Cox produced Ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, pepper, chickpeas and a ricotta cheese and spinach. For her dessert she made a deconstructed lemon meringue served with fresh fruit.

The main course must include one Bisto product from the list provided. Competitors are permitted to use more than one Premier Foods product in their main course if it suits the dish. The dessert should be based on 50% fruit content and include one item from the list of Premier Foods dessert products provided.

Speaking about SCOTY, LACA chair Judith Gregory said: “It is an amazing experience for all those that take part, enabling our amazing staff to showcase their incredible talent and creativity.

“Participants are able to meet and network with school chefs from across the country at both the regional and national stage, and it’s the perfect opportunity to demonstrate their passion and professionalism.”