Oban High School pupils Beinn Grey and Calum MacNeil travelled to the campus of Ayrshire College in Kilmarnock to take part in the area final of Rotary’s Young Chef competition on Thursday February 5.
Embracing the opportunity to work in a professional kitchen, the two local finalists tested their skills against 10 other competitors.
After two hours of toil (and months of practice) they presented their dishes to the independent judges.
The judges were impressed with the standard of cookery demonstrated by competitors and found only minor differences between all of the finalists.
Unfortunately, Beinn and Calum did not bring home the ’silverware’ but, in addition to the praise of the judges, received certificates, a cook book, and goody bag from Ayrshire College.
Steph Lowe, Oban Rotary Club President, who was in Kilmarnock, wished to thank Beinn and Calum’s families for their support and encouragement. He also thanked Colin Felgate and his team of Andy and Evie from the Olive Garden, Oban for the guidance and support given to Beinn and Calum for the local final.
Steph particularly wished to acknowledge the enthusiastic encouragement, motivation and leadership provided by Oban High School’s home economics teacher Jennifer Purdie.
The club said: "Congratulations to Beinn and Calum for their magnificent effort! You’ve made the Rotary Club of Oban, and the entire community very proud."
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