Ruby achieves precious win in Nestlé contest

STUDENT CHEF IN COMPETITION FINALS

- By DEBORAH HALL

AN East Riding College student hopes to cook up a storm in a prestigious culinary contest as she paves the way for the next generation of hospitality pioneers.

Student commis chef Ruby Goodens has reached the finals of the Nestlé Toque d'Or competition, beating hundreds of hopefuls for a coveted spot in the top six back-of-house competitors. The national finals are under way this week, with Ruby vying for the top prize a one-week culinary trip to Italy and more.

After 400 initial entries, Ruby, who recently placed second in Unox's Combi Guru challenge held in Venice, Italy, is just one of six back-of-house finalists to compete. The finals span several days, where students take part in an exciting series of challenges.