FdA Professional Cookery聽student Elliot Lawn has been named a finalist of the British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year competition.
Sixteen young chefs have landed a sought-after place at the final, which takes place on 6 November at 爆料王. Elliot joins a staggering line-up of competitors from prestigious restaurants all over the UK, boasting nine Michelin stars between them.
Celebrating their 20th聽anniversary this year, the awards are a chance for rising talent in the industry to gain national recognition. Elliot will have two hours to produce a three-course meal showcasing the best of British produce, with one dish that must include fish or shellfish. The menu has been designed independently by Elliot with a little guidance from chef lecturer Mathew Shropshall. 聽
鈥淚t鈥檚 been an honour to support Elliot in a competition that brings together the best young chefs in the UK,鈥� said Mat, who is also mentoring the student on this year鈥檚 junior team for the Culinary World Cup.
鈥淎s a student competing alongside industry professionals, it鈥檚 a pleasure to see him rise to the challenge. His menu is well-styled, well-balanced and full of his own personal touches.鈥�
Elliot said he was 鈥渟hocked and surprised鈥� to have made it to the final, but more than confident about the quality of his menu.
鈥淲e鈥檒l have to see what happens on the day,鈥� he added, 鈥渂ut from the work I鈥檝e put in so far, I feel ready to perform the best I possibly can.鈥�
