Coleg y Cymoedd hospitality and catering learners have been awarded a feast of medals and ‘Best in Class’ at a national culinary competition.
A group of Coleg y Cymoedd Hospitality and Catering learners travelled to Coleg Llandrillo, North Wales to compete in this years’ Welsh International Culinary Championships & Cake Cymru competition.
The group of Level 1, 2 and 3 Catering and Hospitality learners walked away from the three-day showcase of world class chefs from across the UK with a staggering 25 medals.
The nine learners entered a number of specialised classes including Shellfish, Bistro Sandwich, Ultimate Cupcakes, Flambé dessert, and various knife skills categories.
17 year old Alys Evans from Gilfach Goch was also hand-picked to win the ‘Best in Class’, a prestigious title only awarded to a handful of competitors from across the country.
While being presented with the award Alys said: “I am so pleased to have won three medals and in particular the Best In Class award at this Culinary Championship. The college has been very supportive and I am really grateful for the amazing opportunity.â€
Ryan Desmier, 17 from Pontlottyn, also entered the Welsh Skills competition in Advanced Cookery. He excelled in his 3 hour competition completing in the allotted time and producing a Fish, chicken and apple dish. Ryan gained a very reputable second place and can now be entered in the UK skills competition.
Following the competition Ryan said “The competition was a great experience and an opportunity to expand my culinary skills. The tutors were very supportive and encouraging throughout the practise sessions and competitionâ€
Tutor Ian Presgrave added: “The Coleg y Cymoedd culinary team was established earlier this academic year. The selected learners put in hours of practise each week culminating in the North Wales Culinary Competition at Coleg Llandrillo. All learners represented the College impeccably and in return had a very successful return for their efforts.â€
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The full set of medals awarded to the Coleg y Cymoedd Culinary team are:
Alys Evans                 Gold & Best in class               Ultimate Cupcakes
Alys Evans                 Silver                  Open Novelty Cake
Alys Evans                 Bronze                 Novice Celebration Cake
Kirsty Lees          Merit Award              Ultimate Cupcakes
Kirsty Lees                 Merit Award              Gateau Making
Evan Davies         Silver                  Bistro Sandwich
Evan Davies         Silver                  Knife Skills – Fruit Cuts
Evan Davies         Silver                  Knife Skills – Vegetable Cuts
Evan Davies         Merit Award              Shellfish
Rhys Martin          Silver                  Knife Skills – Fruit Cuts
Rhys Martin          Silver                  Knife Skills – Vegetable Cuts
Rhys Martin          Merit Award              Welsh Lamb
Rhys Hill            Silver                 Welsh Beef Main
Rhys Hill                     Silver                 Knife Skills – Fruit Cuts
Rhys Hill                     Merit Award             Knife Skills – Vegetable Cuts
Liam Williams        Silver                 Themed Table Setting
Liam Williams        Bronze                 Napkin Folding
Liam Williams        Bronze                 Spirit of Cocktails
Hollie Horsell         Merit Award              Open Novelty Cake
Robert Haycox        Silver                  Flambé Dessert
Robert Haycox        Bronze                 Flambé Main Course
Robert Haycox        Bronze                 Napkin Folding
Ryan Desmier        SilverSkills             Competition Wales – Advanced Professional Cookery
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