STAR CHEFS

PARTY

The reunion of Scarborough Technical College “old boys” who are now star-rated chefs earned a standing ovation. The Michelin Star Chefs Spectacular was presented by the now Yorkshire Coast College, run by Grimsby Institute, and the Scarborough Business Ambassadors who initiated the idea.

It was supported by SIV which runs the Spa, where the banquet was hosted in the Ocean Room, and by the new University Technical College.

The menu was devised by Andrew Pern, of Whitby, who runs the Michelin starred Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley, and James Mackenzie, of Filey, the chef/patron of the Michelin Starred Pipe & Glass Inn, near Beverley.

Anthony Gascoigne, Paul Welburn, Martel Smith and top chocolatier Andrew Thwaite also starred in the event, all paying tribute to their former catering lecturers at the college. They included Ken Allanson, Margaret Calver and Mary Oldfield, who were present.

Students from the college helped to prepare and serve the dishes and wines.

Another ex-student Ronan Sayburn, a master sommelier, advised on the wines for each course, which featured Gin and Tonic-cured Salmon, Braised Fur ‘n’ Feather Faggot of Local Game, Cider-braised Cheek, Black Pudding Scotch Quail Egg, and Autumn Forest Gateau with Brambles, with Damson and Quince.

Guests were full of high praise for the feast.

Gilly Robinson, who teaches at Malton Cookery School, said: “It was a fantastic menu. The fact that every chef played a part and spoke to the guests made it work so well.”

Fiona Gamwell, of Scarborough, said: “It was a great celebration of what is Scarborough. The chefs were great and the food was amazing from start to finish. It was at the very top end of what restaurants can provide.”

Ann Hardy, leader of York- shire Coast College, added: “I am so proud of the students who helped at the event and what a superb claim to fame for the college to have produced so many Michelin star chefs.”

The college can lay claim to 11 Michelin-star chefs who work throughout the country.

Peter Wilkinson, of the Scarborough Business Ambassadors, told guests: “So

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Presentation made to students at Yorkshire Coast College. 164320w

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unique, so good for Scarborough, and for the colleges and the students. It was an inspirational celebration.”