19 December 2024
Three Culinary Arts students from Fife College have been given a unique opportunity to hone their skills and experience by being appointed as Young Scottish Chef Ambassadors through The Federation of Chefs Scotland.
Leah Carstairs, from Cupar, Kyle Anderson-McGregor, from Dunfermline, and Chelsea Dick, from Glenrothes are among only 30 students selected nationwide for the programme, launched to mark the 30th anniversary of Scottish Chefs. The initiative aims to inspire ambitious trainee chefs to get more closely involved in the industry.
As Young Chef Ambassadors, the students will participate in a range of activities throughout the year, including masterclasses, competitions, supplier visits, field trips, and events, ranging from intimate fine-dining experiences to large-scale functions such as football matches and concerts.
Barry Scott, Academic and Quality Manager, Department of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Events at Fife College said:
“We are thrilled that Kyle, Leah, and Chelsea have been chosen for this prestigious programme. It will enhance their industry knowledge, benefit their studies, and provide valuable experiences to share with their peers. This opportunity will also help them build networks and skills that are crucial for their future careers.”
HNC student Chelsea said:
“It’s an incredible honour for us to represent Fife College as Young Chef Ambassadors. We’ve already taken part in some amazing events and can see how this programme will help us achieve our career goals in the hospitality industry. We’re also looking forward to taking part in the Scottish Culinary Championships at ScotHot in Glasgow in February.”
For more information on Fife College’s Culinary Arts courses, visit our course pages here.