Chefs and Front of House staff are celebrating their successes following the results of the University of Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011 which were announced at an Awards Ceremony held at Selwyn College on Thursday 10th November.
This year Clare College took the Stewards’ Cup, awarded to the highest scoring team, from the champion of last year, Emmanuel College.
Participants in the eight individual food classes comprising the Salon Culinaire and the Live Competition which involved a 90 minute cook-off, were awarded marks by a panel of judges, at the event held at Cambridge Regional College on Thursday 27th October, which contributed to a Gold, Silver or Bronze award or a Certificate of Achievement.
There was also a class for Front of House staff who had to create table settings on the theme of the 2012 London Olympics.
Clare College collected a total of six Firsts (in the Canapés, Cold Starter, Hot Main Course, Hot Vegetarian Main Course, Afternoon Tea Cakes and Petits Fours classes). Firsts were also won by Pembroke College (Live Competition) Emmanuel College (Under 21’s and Cold Sweet), Christ’s College (Petits Fours) and Corpus Christi College (Front of House).
There were also awards for Poitr Porada from Murray Edwards (Best Hygiene Award); Adrienn Csiba from Pembroke College (Best Centre Piece); Cambridge Regional College (Best Newcomer) and Byron Franklin from Pembroke College (Best in Show).
Nick Lomax, Member of the Organising Committee for this year’s Competition said: “This annual Competition continues to be a really important event in the Colleges’ calendar as a way of showcasing the outstanding food produced by their kitchens. This year, we also benefitted from an excellent collaboration with Cambridge Regional College which plays a major role in training the next generation of chefs. Once again we are very grateful to all our generous sponsors, without whom we would not be able to run this Competition”.
Judith Sloane, from Conference Cambridge added: “The usual high standard of the entries across all the classes underlines the excellent cuisine on offer to visitors coming to Cambridge for all types of conferences and events. Dining in College is often one of the highlights of an event and the annual University Culinary Competition ensures that the highest possible standards are not just maintained, but surpassed”.
Judging was carried out by a team of professionals from the catering and hospitality industry led by Peter Griffiths, MBE, Salon Director, Hotelympia.
Image shows Class winners at the Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011
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Notes to Editors – Category Winners 2011
Live Cookery Competition – sponsored by Major Foods
1st Byron Franklin – Pembroke College – Gold
(Starter: Braised Halibut, Fennel Puree & Crab Bisque. Main Course: Pork Tenderloin, Celeriac, Black Pudding Beignet with Apple Gel & Cider Sauce)
2nd Matthew Carter – Emmanuel College – Silver
3rd Philip Crouch – Sidney Sussex College – Bronze
Canapés Class – sponsored by Thomas Ridley
1st Alessandro Pannisi – Clare College – Gold
(Warm Shooter of Seafood & Green Tea, Horseradish Foam; Marinated Mackerel, Chive Cream, Red Onion & Gherkin; Game & Foie Gras Compression, Fig Relish;Goats Cheese, Polenta, Pepper & Black Olive Jam)
2nd Maciej Kaniniski – Emmanuel College – Bronze
3rd Jay Witt – Westminster College – Certificate
Cold Starter Class – sponsored by Russums
1st Bartek Terech – Clare College – Gold
(Olive Oil Poached Salmon, Pressed Salmon, Scallop & Jerusalem Artichoke Terrine, Cucumber with Dill Cream, Apple Dressing, & Horseradish Foam)
2nd Knzysztof Jawonski, – Queen’s College – Silver
3rd Mateus Balaga – Clare College – Silver
Hot Main Course – sponsored by Denham Estate
1st Luca Patriccioli – Clare College - Gold
(Saddle of Local Rabbit with Liver, Brawn of Leg in Hot Spiced Set Jelly; Kidney Bon Bons, Pointed Cabbage Potatoes, Medley of Vegetables, Beetroot Foam, Red Wine & Liquorice Jus)
2nd George Darling – Clare College – Gold
3rd Bartek Terech – Clare College –Gold
Hot Vegetarian Main Course – sponsored by Culinary Competition Committee
1st Onesto Lommellli – Clare College – Gold
(Butternut Squash Soufflé, Spiced Swede & Creamed Butterbeans in Celery, Curried Vegetable Slice, Paneer Cheese Koftas, Medley of Vegetables, Puy Lentil & Tomato Reduction)
2nd Mateus Balaga – Clare College – Silver
3rd Ashley Irvine – Sidney Sussex College – Bronze
Under 21s – sponsored by The Cambridge Food Company
1st Alex Martin – Emmanuel College – Gold
(Trio of Denham Estate Soay Lamb with Potato & Pancetta Terrine, Peas & Shoots)
2nd Tomas Illes – Sidney Sussex College – Silver
3rd Robert Blackwell– Sidney Sussex College – Silver
Cold Sweets – sponsored by The Dessert Company
1st Dan Abbs – Emmanuel College – Gold
(Green Apple Cloud with Apple Sorbet & Pistachio Cake)
2nd Oliver Prince – Emmanuel College – Silver
Joint 3rd Jose Ribeiro – Clare College – Bronze
Paul George – Sidney Sussex College – Bronze
Afternoon Tea Cakes – sponsored by Town & Country Fine Foods
1st Jose Ribeiro – Clare College – Bronze
(Chelsea Buns, Opera Cake, Raspberry Tart)
2nd Paul Godden – Girton College – Bronze
3rd Claire Moynihan – Pembroke College – Certificate
Petits Fours – sponsored by Hobart
1st Jose Ribeiro – Clare College – Gold
(Smoked White Chocolate Fudge, Salted Caramel Chocolates, Raspberry Macaroon, Poire William Pate de Fruit)
2nd Nathan Aldous – Emmanuel College – Silver
3rd Karen Hankin – Emmanuel College – Bronze
Front of House Class – sponsored by Select Hospitality
1st Javia Roma Garcia – Corpus Christi College – Gold
2nd Raul Rodriguez – Sidney Sussex College – Gold
3rd Dorota Kozlowska – Sidney Sussex College – Silver
Best Hygiene Award – sponsored by MAS Environmental
Poitr Porada – Murray Edwards College
Best Centre Piece – sponsored by Madeline Bradley
Adrienn Csiba – Pembroke College
Best Newcomer – sponsored by Fresh Direct Local
Cambridge Regional College
Best in Show – sponsored by Bill Ibbots
Byron Franklin – Pembroke College
2011 Stewards’ Cup – Clare College
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