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District Governor David Palmer welcomes everyone to the District Final
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Former twice winner of the London Final, Chef April Partridge talks about her experiences after winning this competition.
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Ana-Maria and Sayuri from Rotaract in London talk about the opportunities that Rotaract can offer 18-30 year old people in London, and introduce London Bites - their Recipe Book.
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Jane Smith talks about the joint working between Rotary and Inner Wheel in London, on behalf of the Inner Wheel District Chairman.
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Musical entertainment for parents and supporters is provided by Kaida, saxophone and Deji, clarinet. Kaida was a finalist in the Rotary Young Musician competition.
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Competition sponsor Gerry Wensley and Toni, of Fairfax Meadow, arrive at the competition.
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Before the heat rises too high in the kitchen, parents, supporters and Rotarians see the Young Chefs hard at work preparing a two course meal for two people from a budget of £10.
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Morgan from Nower Hill High School starts preparation of her meal.
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Angelo from Christ College School starts preparation of his meal under the watchful eye of judge Anthony Sparks, winner of this stage of the competition last year.
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Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Redbridge College, Theresa Drowley OBE, thanks all the contestants for their hard work, with judges and former winners April Partridge and Anthony Sparks.
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Sponsor Gerry Wensley expresses his delight in supporting the competition and seeing the exceptionally high standard of the entrants.
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Rotary District Governor David Palmer expresses Rotary's appreciation for the hard work of the contestants.
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Chicken roulade stuffed with basil and sweet potato, served with home made mushroom tagliatelle with creme fraiche. Peach souffle for dessert.
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Lightly grilled smoked salmon with a layer of mozzarella cheese, service with homemade gnocchi in a creamy white sauce accompanied by asparagus. Chocolate and orange cheesecake for dessert.
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Harissa lamb cutlets served with pomegranate couscous and slow roasted tomatoes. Orange curd meringue with an orange basket for dessert.
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Chicken drumsticks marinated in honey, soy and mustard, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a fresh green vegetable medley. Warm chocolate cherry brownies with fresh cream and chocolate sauce for dessert.
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Herb crusted salmon on a bed of vegetable rice. Winter berry crumble for dessert.
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Morgan's roasted salmon on wilted spinach and grilled mushrooms with oven roasted potatoes and carrot and pea puree. Raspberry pavlova with raspberry coulis for dessert.
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Boned chicken Jalfrezi with boiled rice and a side salad. Tiramisu for dessert.
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Pan-seared salmon and Italian risotto served with asparagus. Chocolate cake stacks for dessert.
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Angelo's Cypriot Chicken stuffed with feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, with spinach rice, asparagus and vine tomatoes. Baked blackberry and lemon curd cheesecake for dessert.
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The District Final Winner chicken Jalfezi with a tiramisu dessert.
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Sea bass with lentils and salsa verde. Chocolate iced eclairs for dessert.
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Roasted duck breast served with red cabbage, potatoes, peas and parsnip puree. Chocolate fondant for dessert.
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Lamb chops with fruity couscous and mint. Dessert would have been tarte tatin.
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Not everything works according to plan in a pressured kitchen. This would have been a chicken roulade stuffed with prosciutto and sun dried tomatoes, served with potatoes and glazed carrots. Dessert would have been lemon tart. We all wish the entrant "better luck" when entering next year.
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The five judges and the team leader of catering and hospitality, Justin McNamara, deliver their judgement on the efforts of the contestants.
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North West Area entrant Morgan, from Nower Hill High School seen here with Deputy Mayor of Redbridge, Councillor Linda Huggett, won third prize in the competition.
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Competition winner Patsy from Roding Valley High School receives her prizes from sponsor Gerry Wensley (Fairfax Meadow) and District Governor David Palmer. She moves on to regional final at Hitchin on 14 March 2015.
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The event was well attended by parents, supporters, Rotaract, Inner Wheel and Rotary. Our thanks go to the sponsor, the judges, the staff at Redbridge College and the entertainers and speakers for a superb District Final competition.
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