Tom Armstrong wins LACA School Chef of the Year 2022

21 July 2022 by
Tom Armstrong wins LACA School Chef of the Year 2022

Tom Armstrong of Shelley College, Huddersfield, has been named LACA School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) 2022.

He beat runner-up Raheem Morgan of Torridon Primary School and Clair Edwards from Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School, Caerphilly.

The first-time finalist's winning dishes included tandoori quorn and onion bhaji; Indian spiced quorn cottage pie with crushed Bombay potatoes, butter sauce and greens; and a coconut milk panna cotta with mango puree and freeze dried raspberries.

For the 28th iteration of the competition, LACA SCOTY asked candidates to create a grab-and-go snack in addition to a main meal and a 50% fruit-based dessert reflecting school standards.

Raheem Morgan received the ‘Grab and Go' Award for his Jamaican-inspired loaded quorn corn savoury waffle topped with avocado, tomato and crème fraiche.

As the overall SCOTY winner, Armstrong received a £1,000 cash prize, a trophy and an invitation to a series of catering industry events, including a study tour in Germany with MKN.

Speaking after the competition, Armstrong said: "I have met some amazing people, who now feel like family. LACA is a fantastic organisation. As a first time finalist, I loved the welcoming feeling. I am so excited for the next 12 months."

Kate Snow, chair of judges, added: "It's been amazing to see the incredible creativity and quality from all the finalists."

LACA SCOTY was launched in 1990 and represents over 1,000 members from across the school food sector.

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