Carnegie Students say 'Hola' to Competition

“Viva Espanola” at Carnegie College in Dunfermline! You can now sign up for Spanish Conversation classes and sample the delights of Spanish Cuisine at the exquisite Eat@Carnegie restaurant which is run by the college students. Carnegie Catering Students have also been invited to enter the ‘Foods from Spain’ first Spanish Young Chef of the Year competition. 40 catering students from Carnegie College will go up against other catering students from around the UK in this new and exciting competition. Firstly, they will have to design a three course meal for four, using specific Spanish fruits. If successful they will be chosen as one of the eight finalists who progress onto the final round which involves a “Cook Off” in London this November. The winner will not only be named ‘Foods from Spain’ Spanish Young Chef of the Year 2008, they will also win a 5-day visit to Roses on Spain’s Costa Brava. This prize includes three days in the kitchen ”Cocina” at Ferran Adria’s world famous El Bulli restaurant.     Carnegie College Catering Students prepare for Spanish theme One of the hopeful students taking part is 19 year old James Taylor from Cowdenbeath. James says this opportunity made available to him through Carnegie College is “fantastic,” adding ‘extra spice’ to his studies. He is thrilled to be able to go up against other students from all over Britain as cooking for this prestigious award is an amazing opportunity to gain experience and skills. He also is looking forward to competing and meeting other budding chefs like himself. If you fancy a taste of Sunny Spanish Spice in your life then why not join the part-time evening classes for Conversational Spanish, which start on the 17th September at Carnegie College. Or tickle your taste buds at the Spanish Cuisine night being held at eat@carnegie restaurant on the 24th September. At Carnegie College…………El sabor de espanol esta tus para el aprender. (The taste of Spain is yours for the learning)