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Aged 11 and from New Swannington Primary School, she said: “I really enjoyed my afternoon cooking and I can’t believe I won as everyone else had great recipes and worked really hard.”

Roberts served smoked mackerel carbonara using wholewheat spaghetti and served it with courgette and spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce. She also baked her own bread rolls flavoured with chives and parmesan to accompany the main course. Her dessert was a tasty apple and raspberry crumble served with a quenelle of honey and vanilla mascarpone.

She impressed a panel of judges including catering professionals from Brooksby Melton College and senior dietitian, Paula McKee. The winning dishes will be added to the next Leicestershire Traded Services Catering school menu.

Byron Rhodes, deputy leader of the county council, said: “I would like to congratulate all of our young chefs who have taken part in the competition.

“It is a fantastic event and great opportunity for young chefs to hone their culinary skills and showcase their creativity in the kitchen.”

The competition has been running for five years and is 'gaining momentum' each year.