Professional Cookery Students Impress Guests at Chefs’ Forum Cornwall Lunch

Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College St Austell recently took part in the prestigious Chefs’ Forum Cornwall Lunch at The Headland Hotel in Newquay.

Working alongside top chefs, the students helped craft a four-course menu celebrating Cornwall’s best ingredients and culinary skills.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Fistral Beach, The Headland Hotel provided a memorable experience for students eager to learn from industry professionals.

General Manager Jason Adams praised the students’ enthusiasm, he said: “It is wonderful to have the students from Cornwall College here in our kitchens, learning from our chefs and working front of house with the restaurant team today. As a trained chef myself, I am delighted to see how keen and dedicated the young team are and it is a great sign for our industry.”

The menu featured local flavours, from Adrian Oliver’s pork sausage roll to Debbie Thorpe’s Cornish hake in Laksa curry and Gavin Edney’s West Country beef.

Emma Edwards, Curriculum Area Manager for Hospitality, Catering and Hair and Beauty at the St Austell campus said: “It’s a great opportunity for our students to work at such a beautiful property, this is fantastic work experience for them and they have really enjoyed the day.”

She continued: “It was great to see Abbie Turner and Phoenix Ford who were awarded ‘Star of the Day’ and each received a signed copy of The Chefs’ Forum’s recipe book, The Chefs’ Knowledge. A great day for all involved.”

Supported by local suppliers like Dole Foodservice and Brian Etherington Meat Co., the event celebrated Cornwall’s thriving culinary scene and its dedication to quality, sustainable ingredients.

Find out more about studying at Cornwall College here.

Photography: Carlos Farinha