Radclyffe student Adi to take his culinary talent into Young Chef competition final

Talented young chef Adi Yusuf

A Year 8 student at the Radclyffe School in Chadderton will represent Oldham at the regional final of the Rotary Club Young Chef competition.

Adi Yusuf won his place as he finished third in a district heat, held at the school recently.

The final will take place at Hope Academy in Newton-le-Willows in June.

Students had two hours to prepare a three-course meal, working within a budget and being judged not only on how the food they prepared tastes but also on planning, hygiene, presentation, and healthy eating. 

The competition, judged by industry professionals, enables the young people to develop their food presentation skills and gain experience in high pressure situations.

Adi’s menu featured a lettuce, cheese and egg roll, Napoleon chicken with basmati rice, and a caramel egg pudding with a strawberry garnish.

Year Manager Heather Hunt said: “The school is delighted to host the competition and welcome representatives from Rotary Clubs in Oldham.

"It is always an enjoyable event, with a very high standard of cooking from all the young people.

"We are very proud that Adi has made it through to the final.”

The competition, open to young people from around the country, is being held on a regional basis this year as extra-curricular events continue to recover from the pandemic.

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