BUDDING Barnsley College chefs joined the professionals recently as part of a kitchen takeover.

The Catering and Hospitality students took part in the takeover at The Open Kitchen in College in partnership with Learning and Development Manager Kate Robey, Stephanie Moon and Matthew Wilkinson from Rudding Park Hotel, where students enjoy work placements as part of their course.

Stephanie, Chef Consultant to Rudding Park, began her career under Anton Mosimann at the ‘Dorchester on Park Lane’ in London and her passion for food has taken her around the world working in Australia, America, Switzerland and Germany.

Stephanie has made appearances on television including Channel 5’s Street Market Chefs and represented the North East on BBC2’s Great British Menu 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Matthew Wilkinson is Head of Kitchens at Rudding Park and with a Kitchen Garden on site, Matthew fully embraces the importance of homegrown produce and relishes any opportunity to celebrate Yorkshire’s best food and drink businesses.

Students helped to prepare and cook a menu that included delicious food ranging from BBQ Lobster Tacos, Chicken and Apricot Mousse to Yuzu Cheesecake.

18 months building the relationship with Kate, Matthew, and Steph.

“Our learners are a credit to themselves and the college and they really impressed our visitors with their enthusiasm and attitude towards the event.

“We look forward to working even more closely with Rudding Park in the future to help inspire our learners”.