Rotary Young Chef

A Cooking Competition for young people aged 11 to 17

Rotary Young Chef - Young Chef Competition 2019 half in Orpington

Rotary Young Chef - Rotary Club of Langley Park's 2017 Young Chef Competition

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Cooking is a valuable life skill and an interest to many, it is important to encourage and develop creativity in young people and this includes creativity in the kitchen.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all students who are in full time education and between the ages of 11 and 17 on 31st August. Those in part-time (day release) education, or in regular part time employment in the catering trade are not eligible to take part.

The Competition

Contestants are challenged to prepare and present a healthy three-course meal for 2 people within a pre-set budget and time limit, which is judged by an expert panel.

The competition is held to encourage young people to:

Develop cookery skills & learn how to cook a healthy meal
Develop food presentation skills
Consider food hygiene issues
Develop organisational and planning skills
Prove their ability to cope in a demanding situation
Benefit from the impartial feedback and assessment of performance by experienced adjudicators