One of the most creative competitions of the year, Masterchef 2025 didn't disappoint with an impressive display of creative thinking and some restaurant worthy dishes.

Congratulations to all of our Year 9 chefs on showing off your culinary skills.  

The judging panel included; Headmaster Dr Pyle, Emilio Brown, Chef from Journey Social;, Miss Lightbody and Mr Davies-Taylor.

The winners were:

Main course - Jonte Hayes-Picton for producing a beef wellington with smoked salmon carpaccio and Welsh amber puding.  The judges said: "Superb! The thought and care that has gone into the dish is excellent. The skill level was superb."

Dessert - James Raymond for producing a glow in the dark croquembouche.

 

The Highly Commended winners were:

Main course - Charlie Barnes for producing a rabbit stew with poppy seed dumplings.  He had made his dish for his grandfather who died in WWII.  Judges remarked that his presentation was fantastic, including a ceramic poppy that had been used at the Tower of London display. 

Dessert - Zain Zafar for producing a Sawiya dessert.

Please visit the Master Chef gallery.