Dundalk student chef at Knorr cookery finale
Alan Smyth from Dundalk Institute of Technology is taking part in this year’s KNORR Student Chef of the Year competition in Waterford Institute of Technology this week.
Student chefs from across Ireland will cook two dishes with the hope of winning the national title
Alan is one of a group of student chefs travelling to WIT today (Tuesday) for the KNORR Student Chef of the Year competition.
Alan will partake in a cookoff battle like no other, with the hope to reign victorious and serve two winning dishes to the judging panel.
The theme for this year’s competition is Street on a Plate: a street food feast inspired by food trucks, street stalls and farmers markets of Ireland.
Dishes will feature locally sourced ingredients to create two plates.
This year’s judging panel is led by Audrey Crone, Unilever Food Solutions Executive Chef. Entrepreneur and Newstalk broadcaster, Bobby Kerr will join Audrey, as well as Waterford Institute of Technology chef lecturer Lorain Walsh, to give their insightful input and expertise to crown the next KNORR Student Chef of the Year.
Audrey Crone explained: ‘‘A lot of preparation has gone into the competition. From the college’s perspective, lecturers have been working with their students to perfect their plates, ensuring their success in the competition.
‘I’m looking forward to seeing what’s presented to the other judges and I,’ she added
‘ The KNORR Student Chef of the Year is a long-standing competition that allows students to show off their creativity and innovation when it comes to food. Year on year the students continue to impress and inspire,’ said the lead judge.