Following an exciting Grand Final event at the London institute, Le Cordon Bleu has announced that the winner of this year’s UK Scholarship Award is Shona Jamieson.
Shona impressed the judging panel during the concluding event, showing a strong desire to learn while observing the Chef’s demonstration, as well as a clear dedication to her work throughout the practical session.
The eight finalists arrived at the London institute on Thursday 27 February for a demonstration and practical session in the teaching kitchens. Chef Loic Malfait, Le Cordon Bleu Academic Director and Cuisine Chef, first created Magret de Canard Poêlé, Sauce Poivre Vert à l’infusion de Framboise, Pommes Darphin followed by Tartelette de Fruits de Saison before finalists were led to one of our practical kitchens to prepare the dishes shown. Candidates were not judged on what they produced, but how they approached the practical session and their attentiveness during the demonstration.
Chef Loic Malfait commented:
“I am thrilled that Shona has been awarded this year’s UK Scholarship Award. She impressed us greatly with her passionate application video, and demonstrated her dedication to the culinary arts and desire to study with Le Cordon Bleu throughout the semi-final and Grand Final. We look forward to welcoming Shona to the London institute soon to begin her studies.”
Shona won the hospitality industry’s most valuable scholarship award, and her prize includes a place studying for the Le Cordon Bleu Grand Diplôme, alongside accommodation in Central London with Urbanest, and an apprenticeship with renowned Executive Chef John Williams MBE at The Ritz.