Kirsty McAndrew becomes latest chef to reach SCOTY final
The regional final judges assessed the entries based on the following criteria: use of Premier Foods products, working practices in the kitchen, creativity and appearance as well as taste and flavour.
Kirsty cooked sticky chicken noodle stir fry, soy glazed chicken with egg noodles and Chinese style stir fry vegetables for her main course. For dessert Kirsty made banana custard cheesecake layered with homemade granola. The school chefs had just 1 hour and 30 minutes in which to create four portions of their two-course menu.
The prestigious school chef competition, School Chef of the Year (SCOTY), is run by LACA, the School Food People and sponsored by Bisto, from Premier Foods. The competition attracts some of the very best school chef talent from across the country.
The regional finalists and up to two wild card competitors will take part in the national final at the LACA Main Event on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th July 2023. School meal providers can register for free entry to the School Food Show to watch the competitors in action.
