Culinary Apprentice of the Year Challenge!

Congratulations to our Professional Cookery students who took part in the first ever AHS professional cookery challenge, competing in a series of practical rounds. Scores and judges feedback will all be taken into account at this years end of year graduation event.

The challenge was split into 4 key areas and scored accordingly

1 - Theory Test (30 points)

2- Skills Test; Butcher and Fishmonger (20 points), sponsored by Campbells Prime Meat

3 -Practical Cookery; Cuisine Creative (25 points), apprentices were given 1.5 hours to cook and prepare a fish dish for two covers

4 - Practical Cookery; Cuisine Traditional (25 Points), apprentices were given 1.5 hours to prepare, cook & serve 4 portions of a classical recipe provided

The challenge involved both skills and practical tests, giving our aspiring chefs the chance to showcase their talents and give them an opportunity to further develop their culinary skills.

This was all whilst having the opportunity to meet and work under the guidance of some of Scotland’s top chefs and suppliers!

Some of the fantastic dishes made by our apprentices.

It was a fantastic event had by all, held at Braehead Foods Cook School, Kilmarnock.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the day,supported by Braehead Foods Ltd & Braehead Cook School and a special thanks to Luxury Textiles for supplying the apprentices with their new chef jackets!

Well done & GOOD LUCK!