The winners also visited the O2 with seats in the VIP box as guests of Nestlé Professional. Rebecca said: “Everyone is really grateful for all of the extras we received. The extras that Nestlé provide helped to keep group’s spirit level up because it gets stressful and competitive at times.”
But it’s not just the winners that received prizes. Nestlé Toque d’Or gives prizes to contestants throughout the competition from a fund of more than £25,000 each year, which is supported by The Savoy Educational Trust. The fund is used to purchase awards, which are given to the teams at the regional stages and the final.
The Nestlé Toque d’Or competition was started more than 25 years ago and has prompted the careers of many chefs including James Martin and Jamie Oliver.
Rebecca said: “If you want to do well in the industry competitions like this are the way to do it.”
By Abbie Cattano
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