Meet the Adjudicators

We were thrilled to welcome back Laurie Gear (Chef Patron of MICHELIN-starred restaurant; Artichoke in Amersham) as well as Charlie Baxter (Co-Founder of award-winning restaurant; Pluma in Amersham) who both returned to The Beacon to support and judge our MasterCook Competition 2023.

I am proud to be a part of The Beacon School MasterCook Competition as a judge. The enthusiasm and creativity of the pupils is outstanding and this competition definitely facilitates those strengths, allowing expression through the joy of cooking, not only an essential life skill but also opening opportunities further down the line as a possible career path in a wonderful industry. Each year, this event has grown from strength to strength and I am certain it will continue to do so.

Firstly, I would like to say how well each member of the cook-off did. I was truly impressed at the skill level and professionalism of each contestant. I can safely say that our industry is in great hands if any of these fantastic chefs takes on a career in hospitality.