By Kathryn Campbell

Two students participated in the 28th Annual Young Chef Junior High School Culinary Competition held recently at T. A. Thompson Junior High School.

K’shante Gomez, a student of T. A. Thompson Junior High School, and Kareem Thompson of D.W. Davis, first and second place finishers respectively, have been entered into the National Young Chef Junior High School Competition.

Raquel Turnquest, Acting Education Officer, said the plate presentations and cooking methods of both students were at an “exceptionally” high level.

“It is obvious that the students in junior high school have the capability of competing in this competition and presenting dishes that rival anything that you see in a gourmet restaurant,” said Ms. Turnquest.

 

K’shante Gomez is pictured preparing her dishes on the theme for 2020: ‘Preserving our Heritage: Gastronomy and Tourism.’ She is also shown speaking to the judges during the contest. Chef Gerald Rolle observes Kareem Thompson as she works on her flour dish and she also presents her dishes to the three judges. Some of the dishes entered in the junior contest are also pictured.

(BIS Photos/Derek Smith)