TUCO names list of finalists for Competitions event at University of Warwick

The event gives university caterers the opportunity to showcase their talent as well as a chance for spectators to see them live in action. The event involves two days of competition, networking and collaboration of chefs, baristas and bar tenders from across the TUCO membership.

Representing institutions from across the UK, these talented individuals and teams will compete across nine categories, showcasing skill, creativity and innovation in university catering. TUCO members can attend the event for free. The finalists are:

Barista Skills Challenge

• Cam Reynolds - Harper Adams University
• Godfrey Zziwa - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Penny Au - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Milly Dakin - Loughborough University
• Lily Waghorn - Nottingham Trent University
• Vanessa Rocha - St Mary’s University
• Faye Toye - University of Birmingham
• Jamie Bell - University of Bristol
• Bethan Norton - University of Edinburgh
• Lindsay Orr - University of Edinburgh
• Nicolas Martin - University of Edinburgh
• Francisco Ramos - University of Exeter
• Keegan Walker - University of Exeter
• Ana Dobre - University of Southampton
• Kathleen Hamilton - University of Strathclyde
• Urszula Donajska - University of Strathclyde

Best Burger Challenge

• Maddie Selley - King’s College London
• Nathanael Ozanne - Mid Kent College
• Ethan Matthews - Royal Holloway University Of London
• Caleb Stahlmann - St Mary’s University
• Chris Harvey - University of Nottingham
• Daniel Petrie - University of Edinburgh
• Monica Dragan - University of Glasgow
• Szczepan Swierkosz - University of Leeds
• Christos Mavrozoumis - University of Reading
• Jordan Ormandy - University of Salford
• Charlie Elvin - University of Warwick
• David Webb - University of Warwick
• Ibrahim Daim - University of Warwick
• Ryan Dare - University of Warwick

Breakfast Challenge

• Maddie Selley - King’s College London
• Ieuan Phipps-Jones - Loughborough University
• Christopher McDowell - St Mary’s University
• Daniel Prince - University of Birmingham
• Matt Howe - University of Bristol
• Federica Laudani - University of Exeter
• Pam Watson - University of Glasgow
• Peter Baren - University of Huddersfield
• Asa Dodd - University of Leicester
• Lucy Stokes - University of Reading
• Jordan Ormandy - University of Salford
• Nick Wright - University of Southampton
• Ibrahim Daim - University of Warwick

Chefs’ Challenge

• Aj Silavi & Alicia Wilson - Ayrshire College
• Angeline Sharp & Luke Balcerak - Cardiff University
• Lewis Linley & Maddie Selley - King’s College London
• Douglas Shewan & Ryan Cheyne - University of Aberdeen
• Gary Griffiths & Robert Bates - University of Birmingham
• Mathew O'Connor & Matthew Howe - University of Bristol
• Stuart Palmer & Rafal Pietrzak - University of Edinburgh
• Nick Denning & Janet Szypillo - University of Exeter
• Rob Hargreaves & Andy Wareing - University of Leeds
• Joseph Latham & Ashley Podgers - University of Leicester
• Hadi Roumanos & Lucy Stokes - University of Reading
• Lewis Huggins & Chris Bowes - University of Southampton
• Patrick Gordon & Robert Mcqueen - University of Strathclyde
• Angelo Hailan & Afeez Ajao - University of Warwick
• David Henry & Icy Ho - University of Warwick
• David Webb & Ryan Dare - University of Warwick

Love British Food Challenge

• Geoffrey Clarke - Harper Adams University
• Christopher Mcdowell - St Mary’s University
• Nathan Weale - University of Birmingham
• Mathew O'connor - University of Bristol
• Duncan Swan - University of Glasgow
• Nick Trela - University of Reading
• Kevin Whitcher - University of Southampton
• Daniel Walker - University of Strathclyde
• Robert Mcqueen - University of Strathclyde

Mixology Challenge

• Declan Sloan - Ayrshire College
• Ffion Chambers - Ayrshire College
• Lisandra Amaral - Imperial College London
• Bharath Kumar - King’s College London
• Krishna Puri - King’s College London
• Adam Harmon - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Eloise Horne - Royal Holloway University of London
• Peter Kolcun - University of Bristol
• Chloe Drew - University of Exeter
• Omprakash Joshi - University of Southampton
• Allan Brown - University of Warwick

Sandwich Challenge

• Joanne Passmore - Mid Kent College
• Ryan Cheyne - University of Aberdeen
• Alex Quin - University of Edinburgh
• Nicky Stanbury - University of Exeter
• Coral Cuthbertson - University of Glasgow
• Monica Dragan - University of Glasgow
• Szczepan Swierkosz - University of Leeds
• Ross Geary - University of Nottingham
• Hadi Roumanos - University of Reading
• Neill McKeown - University of Southampton
• Ibrahim Daim - University of Warwick
• Paula Miles - University of Warwick

Seafood Skills Challenge

• Thang Mac - King’s College London
• Darren Sharp - Royal Agricultural University
• Caleb Stahlmann - St Mary’s University
• Doug Shewan - University of Aberdeen
• Filomena Urbano - University of Bristol
• Ally Macdonald - University of Edinburgh
• Federica Laudani - University of Exeter
• Duncan Swan - University of Glasgow
• Christina Kalogeri - University of Nottingham
• Billy McManus - University of Southampton

Vegan Challenge

• Thang Mac - King’s College London
• Mark Pilling - University of Birmingham
• Francesca Sicuso - University of Bristol
• Nicky Stanbury - University of Exeter
• Monica Dragan - University of Glasgow
• Shafiur Rahman - University of Leicester
• Luke Munnings - University of Southampton