The Rotary Annual Cookery Competition held at Woodhey High School broke all records recently. The final cook off on Wednesday 11th October saw the completion of 120 pupils taking part over a series of heats. The pupils were from Year 9 & 10. Claire Gallie, Head of Food Technology was delighted that so many pupils took part, the competition attracts more pupils every year.

The competition is organised by Ramsbottom Rotary and is a national competition which culminates in a week in Italy for the winner & parents, and is hosted by Pilippo Berio, a famous olive oil company.
Our two finalists to go onto the next stage are Amelia Tweddle and James Hilton.

The judges Rotarian Trevor Hoyle & Chris Haddock had a special addition to the team of Rebecca Wilkinson. Rebecca took first place at Woodhey last year, then first place at the District Heat in Rochdale, then took first place at the Regional Heat and went onto take fourth place in the National Finals in Lincoln. Her Smoked Haddock Soufflé was described by the judges as “Perfection”.

The competition is run by Rotarian Keith Crane, Chair of Vocation, said he was over the moon with the numbers participating, the quality of the food produced is quite incredible for youngsters of that age.