Finalists for Toque d’Or's Grand Final revealed
Nestlé Professional has announced the 12 students who are progressing to the Grand Final of its Toque d’Or competition, after a round of action at the National Heats in York.
Led by chef Kate Austen and hospitality professional Andy Downton, the judging panel selected the finalists for showcasing "incredible levels of passion, skill and professionalism" under pressure. They are:
Front-of-House
- Joshua Trott – Loughborough College
- Brittany Juma – Cheshire College South & West
- Cameron S Symon – UHI Perth
- Taya Allen – UHI Perth
- Amelia Osborne – Barnsley College
- Declan Sloan – Ayrshire College
Back-of-House
- Ioan Duffield – University College Birmingham
- Daniel Horsley – University College Birmingham
- Nathan Derek Short – City of Glasgow College
- Daisy Knight – Westminster Capital City College
- Viacheslav Marynychenko – Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group
- Lewis Mcleman – Loughborough College
"The calibre of competition on show at this year’s heats has been exceptional," says Lorenzo Viganò, managing director of Nestlé Professional UK&I. "The creativity, skill and professionalism demonstrated by each competitor highlights the strength and enthusiasm of young talent within our industry.
"Toque d’Or is designed to give students meaningful, real-world experience, as well as the confidence to push themselves further. Our 12 finalists have earned their place through hard work and determination, and I look forward to seeing how they build on this success."
The 38th edition of Finals week will be held from 10 to 14 May, with the champions being announced at an Awards Lunch on 12 June.
The two winners will travel around Scandinavia later this year, exploring the food scenes of Copenhagen, Denmark and Helsingborg.
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