Trainee chefs learn how to cook up success from award-winning former college trio
Trainee chefs from West Nottinghamshire College got a taste of what it takes to create award-winning food when they visited the Black Bull in Blidworth.
The students sampled dishes cooked by joint head chefs Lewis Kuciers and Craig Hadden and chef de partie Rees Whelpton – all former students at the college.
The trio also took part in a question and answer session and passed on some tips for career success.
The Black Bull is one of just two pubs in Nottinghamshire to have two coveted AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.
It was also named Best Out of Town Establishment at the 2017 Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards.
And Lewis was named Best Young Chef at this year’s awards.
He said: “We wouldn’t be where we are now if it wasn’t for the college, so it’s good to give something back.
“By talking to students about our routes into professional cookery and aspects such as choosing the right produce and correct pricing, we’ve hopefully broadened their knowledge.”