A TRIO of hospitality students from York College are through to the national heat of the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or 2018.

The team - Soraya Mason who is studying for a professional chef diploma), Sophie Jordan who studies patisserie and confectionery and Chrysanthi Frakoulaki who wants to become a professional chef are taking part in the most prestigious hospitality competition which attracts more than 50 entries from colleges across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The national competition, set in two locations across four days, will consist of a master class from both front and back of house industry experts, at which students will be shown a three course meal, wine and service. The team will then be challenged to replicate the meal, producing ten covers as part of a lunch service to guests of Nestle Professional. The six highest scoring teams will progress to the Grand Finals.

Karen Horsman, team leader for catering and hospitality at the college, said: “It is a great achievement to get a team through to the first stage of the competition, which motivates and inspires catering students.

"The competition provides exciting challenges to get the very best out of students and it is renowned for promoting the highest industry standards.

"It’s a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their skills and gain a wealth of experience.”