NW Young Chef of the Year 2010

After a nail biting finale to this competition Tom Lee from the London Carriage Works triumphed to win the title of NW Young Chef of the Year.  His menu of Tortellini of Anglesey mussels and consommé with pancetta crisp and leeks; pan roast rump of Barnston Longhorn beef with miniature cottage pie, carrot puree, field mushrooms, spinach and natural jus; and Claremont Farm strawberry cheesecake using fresh fruit picked hours before the competition, with elderflower sorbet and Champagne jelly  was a joy to behold.  Tom’s prize includes a week long bursary in a top European restaurant with mentoring from an accomplished chef, a weekend for two at a luxury hotel and a set of Global chefs’ knives.                                            

Tom Lee (London Carriage Works)

Other winners:

Jake White (Bistrot Verite)

Matthew Doherty (Sheldrakes)

Katie Calland (Malmaison)

Jason Tuddenham (Panoramic)

Tomas Krasnan (Hilton)

Look out for next year’s competition opening in the autumn. For more details contact Pam Wilsher on 0151 237 3916 or email pam.wilsher@merseyside.org.uk