10kg of caramel ... now that’s a proper biscuit!

Kirklees College hospitality and catering curriculum team leader Gary Schofield cuts into the giant millionaire’s shortbread, watched by students. Right, Gary hard at work mixing the ingredients

The 3ft wide tin used for the annual desserts was specially made by the college’s engineering department.

Total Food Service, a partner of the college, supplies the ingredients.

The millionaire’s shortbread served over 100 people in the department following an annual prizegiving ceremony for students.

The most improved and outstanding learners, as well as the best attenders, were rewarded in each course level.

At the ceremony, student Shannan Timmons was presented with a silver award for an annual cake decorating competition held by The University Caterers’ Association (TUCO). Other prizes included: 100 per cent attendance: Rebecca Bartholomew; Jack Horsfall; Emily Lawrence; Stanley Li; Brandon Mclean; Leah Wimpenny.

Best Group: VRQ1B - Mitchel Armitage; Rebecca Bartholomew; Joe Coldwell-Padden; Ashley Foster; Kendrick Gumbs; Adam Hollings; Nicole Roberts; Charley Rushton; Jozef Sanders; George Shields.

Level 1: Most improved – Adam Holllings; Outstanding learner – Rebecca Bartholomew.

Level 2: Most improved – Demi Warwick; Outstanding learner – Cori Barnett

Level 3: Most improved – Chloe Wilson; Outstanding learner – Luke Binns

Apprentices: Outstanding learner – Gavin Morrison.

Special commendations: Marcus Armstrong; Connor Boyle; Sophie Chamberlain; Shelbie Evans; Jamie Fitzmaurice; Jordan Gomersal; Josh Hough; Kieran Knight; Ronan Priestley; Charley Rushton; Naomi Sandells; Mackenzie Wood.