COLEG LLANDRILLO STUDENTS NET A PLACE IN THE UK YOUNG SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2019 FINAL

Two young chefs from Coleg Llandrillo at Rhos-on-Sea have secured places in the final of the 2019 UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition after winning their regional heat on at the college.

Oliver Parry-Molloy, aged 22, from Colwyn Bay and Dalton Weir, aged 19, from Llandudno both studying for an NVQ Level 3 in professional cookery, have secured one of nine places in the competition’s grand final.

Oliver and Dalton earned their position by preparing a three course menu of lemon sole bonne femme, hake and baked haddock, all made using sustainably sourced seafood.

The 2019 UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition, sponsored by Seafish, the public body which supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, offers participants a platform to demonstrate their flair and skills using sustainable seafood.

Oliver and Dalton will compete against eight other teams of two in front of judges at the final, to be held at The Grimsby Institute, Grimsby, on Friday June 14.

Nikki Hawkins, Trade Events Manager, Seafish, said: “Founded in 1996, the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year continues to uncover incredible talent. The standard of cooking in this heat has been exceptional, with each team impressing us with the skill and creativity in their dishes.

“This competition is highly regarded in the seafood industry. It offers ambitious young chefs the opportunity to demonstrate their ability and confidence in working with a range of sustainable seafood, and the chance to potentially boost their future careers. Today’s winners will now have their sights firmly set on the final in Grimsby, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they have to offer the judges.”