The Waikato Culinary Fare marked its 21st year this year with an incredible 2 days of competition. More than 400 aspiring chefs competed from 20 schools and tertiary providers showcasing their talent, creativity and passion for the industry. A huge thanks to Wintec and Cater Plus for running such an amazing event.
This years results for Waihi College were really humbling for coach Siobhan Fitzgerald, with her rangitahi taking home a total of 10 Gold medals, 11 Silver and 8 Bronze, a huge testament to the dedication of these amazing young humans. Ana, Ella, Charisse and Clarisse were all also awarded top in class for their dishes, winning a total 7 of the 13 events that we competed in. These students will be ones to watch in the future.
Statics:
Cupcakes:
Clarisse: Gold with Distinction (a perfect score & Class Winner)
Jazmine: Gold
Cold Dessert:
Ana: Silver
Kendra: Bronze
Cafe Cake:
Auriol: Silver
Meliza: Silver
Shaniah: Silver
Live Restaurant Classes:
Chicken :
Cleopatra: Gold
Shaniah: Bronze
Healthy Lunch:
Charisse: Gold & Class Winner
Cleopatra: Silver
Pizza:
Ana: Silver
Saffire: Bronze
Mystery Box:
Charisse/Clarisse: Bronze
Ana/Cleopatra: Merit
Burger:
Clarisse: Gold & Class Winner
Charisse: Gold
Ana: Silver
Meliza: Bronze
Shaniah: Bronze
Dessert:
Clarisse: Silver & Class Winner
Ella: Silver
Kendra: Silver
Dumplings:
Ella: Gold & Class Winner
2 Course team menu:
Charisse/Clarisse: Gold & Class Winner
Barista:
Jazmine: Silver
Volare Toastie:
Ana: Gold & Class Winner
Kendra: Bronze
The dynamic duo of Clarisse and Charrise Mercader do need a special mention. The girls created dishes heavily influenced by their heritage and took the judges on a mini holiday to the Philippines with their flavours. They were awarded top of class with their Team cook. Charisse also was awarded top for her Healthy lunch dish and Clarisse top for her Cupcakes, Burger and Live Dessert, with Bronze medals for their Mystery box challenge
