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A Royal Navy sailor from Plymouth is officially a masterchef having been named top chef in the armed forces.
Petty Officer Daryl Hall, aged 30, has been awarded Armed Forces Caterer of the Year. He impressed by treating the 220 ship’s crew to fine dining and world cuisine despite the challenges of cooking and restocking a warship at sea during a 2015 deployment to the Gulf and Mediterranean. Daryl was nominated for his creative hard work during HMS Richmond’s nine-month deployment on counter-drugs and counterpiracy operations.
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While operating across four continents and in extreme conditions - including temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius - he re-invented the ship’s menu, introducing new tastes using fresh produce obtained during various port visits.
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Daryl said: “It was an Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Shepherd, Head of Defence honour to receive the award Food Services presenting the award to Petty Officer and it is also reassuring to Daryl Hall know that efforts to go the for their achievements.” extra mile are recognised.” When Daryl was not cooking up a storm He also coached and mentored his team, teaching them fine-dining specials despite in the kitchen, he also served as a member of the ship’s boarding team who difficulties with replacing stores and with were involved in the seizure of millions of limited core ingredients. His skills in pounds of illegal narcotics. the kitchen received accolades from the ship’s company but also from visiting VIPs.
Originally from Barnsley, Daryl now lives with his partner Natalie.
Lieutenant Commander Neil Caswell, logistics officer on HMS Richmond said: “This was a just reward for a thoroughly professional caterer who worked incredibly hard throughout Richmond’s nine-month deployment.
He was presented with the award by Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Shepherd, Head of Defence Food Services at the Cost Sector Catering Ceremony in London.
“It is good to see our highly trained Royal Navy caterers being recognised
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Daryl is now looking forward to his next appointment as a catering instructor at the Defence Maritime Logistics School at HMS Raleigh at Torpoint.
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