{"id":213892,"date":"2024-10-14T09:56:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=213892"},"modified":"2024-10-14T09:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:56:08","slug":"four-teams-advance-to-the-grand-finale-in-taste-of-wadadli-junior-chef-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/four-teams-advance-to-the-grand-finale-in-taste-of-wadadli-junior-chef-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Teams Advance to the Grand Finale in Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Talent Shines in Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition as Four Teams Advance to the Grand Finale<\/strong><\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda, October 13, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 The preliminary rounds of the highly anticipated Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition took place on Friday, October 11, at the Sir Novelle Richards Academy. The event showcased the culinary creativity and talent of some of Antigua\u2019s most promising junior chefs. Four teams have now advanced to the final round, set to take place on November 8, at the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig Marshall, Chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA), was impressed by the level of skill demonstrated by the participants. He noted, “There was so much talent on display that we made the decision to increase the number of teams going to the finale from three to four. The ABHTA continues to be excited about this partnership and we are pleased to have had the support of the Sir Novelle Richards Academy in hosting this wonderful event.”<\/p>

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The four teams advancing to the finale prepared these mouthwatering treats during the preliminary round:<\/p>

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  1. Pares Secondary School<\/strong>
    Junior Chef: Tamarlie Williams<\/strong>, Assistant: Jamesha Burnette<\/strong>, Teacher: Shennette Whyte<\/strong>
    Dish:<\/em> Curried Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Zucchini Carrot Slaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. All Saints Secondary School<\/strong>
    Junior Chef: Nyiema Williams<\/strong>, Assistant: Nathan Henry<\/strong>, Teacher: Katrin Edwards<\/strong>
    Dish:<\/em> Island Curry Kebabs with Herb-infused Mashed Potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Glanvilles Secondary School<\/strong>
    Junior Chef: Italis Christian<\/strong>, Assistant: Drayton Payne<\/strong>, Teacher: Maria Ditzen<\/strong>
    Dish:<\/em> Curried Chicken and Eddoes, Liquid Roti, Fried Eggplant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. St. Joseph\u2019s Academy<\/strong> (Defending Champions)
    Junior Chef: Calbert Francis III<\/strong>, Assistant: Joshua James<\/strong>, Teacher: Chanda Joseph<\/strong>
    Dish:<\/em> Breadfruit Flatbread with Spicy Fish in a Coconut Curry Lemongrass Sauce, served with a side of Green Papaya and Carrot Slaw<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In the final round, the junior chefs will be tasked with taking a local staple, dumplings, and reimagining it in a contemporary Antiguan way that can be showcased on the international market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The competition will culminate in an exciting awards ceremony, where teams will compete for top prizes across three tiers:<\/p>

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    Tier 1: School Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n