The 10th anniversary of the Major Series was hosted by South Devon College recently. With so many entries from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Static, Live and Front of House classes extra judges had to be called in!
Judges on the day were: Christopher Basten, Brian Eastment, Scott Lucas, Wayne Harris, Richard Hunt, Dez Turland, Rachel Turland, Chris Tanner, Chris Scantlebury, Tony Rios, Charles Russell, and all agreed how fantastic the standards were.
"There were some exceptional pieces of work which wouldn't have been out of place in any Michelin starred restaurant, coupled with the enthusiasm from the competitors it was very special indeed".
With over 150 awards of merits, bronze, silver and gold medals and some best in class, it was a highly successful event.
Credit must go to South Devon College who hosted the event and pushed the boat out with displays of fat carving, boiled sugar works and front of house skills on display such as napkin folds, cocktail making and speciality coffees. Major also had a large stand and display where people could view and test the products from its range and discuss them with Lewis King, Major's business development manager.
Scott Lucas, the Bristol and West Country regional representative for the Guild said: "It really was a great day, with such an amazing number of entries and quality of skills shown, it just goes to show what can be achieved by students and staff when they work as a co-ordinated team.
"Many of the students will now be going to Olympia and the Wessex Salon Culinaire, and the schedule for the Major Series allows them to practice the required skills for other competitions.
"With so many colleges facing financial cuts and core hours being slashed for staff, it was a tremendous effort by the College in hosting such an exceptional competition, and we look forward to returning in the future."
And finally (drum roll...)
The two winners of the Major Live Chicken Class, who now go through to the grand final at the NEC in 2013 are: Oliver Williamson and Jay Thompson both from South Devon College. Congratulations guys!
Leave a comment