Catering Alumnus wins Young Chef Competition!

Former East Sussex College Hastings Catering student, Marcus Clayton, wins the UK finals of the prestigious S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.

Marcus reached the UK finals of the competition following an impressive performance in front of an international judging panel. Marcus was one of ten young chefs competing in the competition held earlier this month. Each had to provide a signature dish to a panel of judges. Marcus’ winning signature dish was celeriac, apple and mushroom.

Marcus will now represent the UK in the Grand Final in Milan next year, where he’ll compete against three other inspiring young chefs.

Lisa Goodwin Allen, Executive Chef at Northcote, will mentor Marcus as preparation in the lead up to the Grand Final.

Marcus told bighospitality.co.uk, “I am delighted to have won, it’s very surreal and I can’t wait to represent the UK at the grand final. It’s been a great experience so far, especially getting direct feedback from the esteemed judging panel. I’m looking forward to working closely with Lisa on my signature dish.”

If you’d like to enter the catering industry and follow in the footsteps of Marcus, click here to find out more about what courses are on offer at East Sussex College.

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