Tunnock’s Teacake Challenge

Our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students took part in the Tunnock’s Teacake Challenge on Wednesday 2nd March 2022. The food styling challenge was to produce a plate with a focus on the presentation of a Tunnock’s Teacake to the theme of “The Natural World”. The students were encouraged to embrace diversity, sustainability and healthy eating.

We were looking for the most stunning plate created. Marks were awarded for creativity, presentation and using a variety of technical skills. Our students demonstrated various high level skills including making their own honeycomb, fruit coulis and piping.

Due to the strength of the entrees it was difficult for our guest judge, Food & Textiles teacher Mrs Guthrie, to pick the winner. Our top five students were Megan Green, Ellie Carter, Elinor Ainsbury, Megan Marriott and Florence Kirby-Milton. Megan will be entered into the national competition to represent Presdales and we wish her all the best.

Year 11 GCSE Food Preparation students wow Staff and Visitors!

As part of their GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition specification, our fantastic Year 11 students successfully completed their 3 hour practical exam, this half term. This year the Food Preparation Task themes are based on Italian Cuisine, dishes suitable for a person with CHD and dishes which appeal to young children. Year 11 have produced a wide range of delicious dishes to fit their chosen task. Staff and visitors lucky enough to taste the food all made extremely positive comments about the food including; “amazing aromas,” “excellent flavours” and “creative presentation”.