Teen Republic Staff
A London-based student has taken first place in a nationwide competition to find the best South African inspired menu.
19 year-old Kieran McGarrigle, a student at Westminster Kingsway University, won the third annual Cook South Africa competition, which aims to encourage young students to learn about South African cuisine and ingredients, including fresh fruits.
He competed against five other finalists who were selected from colleges around the country. The competition was open to student chefs and chefs under the age of 25 already working in the industry. Each entrant submitted their take on a South African menu, which incorporated plums, peaches, nectarines, apples and pears.
He competed against five other finalists who were selected from colleges around the country. The competition was open to student chefs and chefs under the age of 25 already working in the industry. Each entrant submitted their take on a South African menu, which incorporated plums, peaches, nectarines, apples and pears.
Kieran will join executive chef, Margot Janse for a week in her award-winning Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français in Franschoek, South Africa.
