Seven students from across the area competed in the fifth Mansfield Rotary Club Young Chef Competition, hosted by All Saints’ Academy in the town.

Young people had to cook and present a two-course meal for two people, within an allocated budget.

A Rotary spokesman said the standard was the standard was high and gave the judges — John Pugh, the professional chef from Sherwood Forest Golf Club, and Rotarian Mike Neville — a challenge when deciding the winners.

First place went to Samuel Hickling, (14), from The Brunts Academy, ahead of second-placed Charlotte Emmerson, (13, from Garibaldi College, Forest Town.
Joint third were Callum Fuller, (12), from All Saints’ Academy and Elizabeth Eastwood, (13), from Garibaldi College.
Samuel will compete in the Rotary district competition in March.

Pictured are the winners and judges at the Mansfield competition.