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Young Chef Battles for Culinary Crown
21 Sep
Summary
- Eno West, 19, advanced to the final of an elite culinary competition.
- The competition requires chefs to prepare three courses in two hours.
- West is inspired by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen and aims to follow her career.
Nineteen-year-old Eno West has earned a spot in the final of a highly selective culinary competition. This event is specifically designed for chefs aged 18 to 24, with participants invited based on nominations, past achievements, and industry acclaim. The competition, established in 2012, features esteemed judges including Mark Birchall, Tom Shepherd, and Cherish Finden.
The final round presents a rigorous challenge: creating a three-course menu within a two-hour limit, with four servings of each dish. The specified menu includes a salmon starter with mushroom and Asian-inspired consommé, a venison main with various preparations and a sauce, and a classic egg custard tart for dessert with seasonal fruit.
West, who works under the guidance of chef patron-director Lisa Goodwin-Allen at Northcote, expressed his admiration and ambition to mirror her career trajectory. Goodwin-Allen shared her pride in West's accomplishment, emphasizing the competition's role in nurturing and advancing emerging culinary talent and boosting their confidence.
