26th Apr 2012 - 00:00
Abstract
The eight colleges that will go head to head in the finals of this year’s student catering competition, Nestlé Toque d’Or, have been announced.
Those heading to the finals are: Blackpool & The Fylde College Hull College Liverpool Community College Petroc Sheffield City College Shrewsbury College South Downs College Westminster Kingsway College The finalists will compete in the four-day Grand Finals event from 17th - 20th May, where students will be put through their paces as they are exposed to a wide and varied range of "real-life" hospitality scenarios. Neil Stephens, managing director at Nestlé Professional said: "This year's Toque d'Or has been designed to test students' skills to the full, offering an unparalleled opportunity to participate on a number of levels and across a range of disciplines including business strategy and planning, menu development and customer service. "Let's not forget this is about more than a competition. As the hospitality sector continues to grow, addressing the skills gap becomes even more important. It's indisputable that competitions like Toque d'Or play an important role in this and have tremendous value in encouraging the next generation of talent to experience the journey of discovery across all facets of foodservice, helping make students "job ready" upon completion of their education."