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Johansen fought off stiff competition from 11 other finalists, impressing a panel of high profile judges with her menu.
Judges included Theo Randall, Cyrus Todiwala OBE, Joe Queen and Lesley Waters and were led by head judge David Mulcahy of Sodexo.
Johansen said: “I practised my menu day and night! I’ve been really focused on winning this year.” She has worked throughout the year with her mentor chef Gareth Billington, executive head chef for Sodexo Prestige at Everton Football Club.
The FutureChef 2010 National Final, held yesterday (22 March), was the culmination of a 12-month programme involving almost 8,000 12–16-year-olds who have cooked their way through the four stages.
The 12 talented young national finalists were challenged to produce a two course meal for four people within a two hour time limit.
Johansen’s winning menu, created from a basket of ingredients compiled by the Craft Guild of Chefs, included a main course of Lamb Three Ways: pan-seared rump of lamb, petit mustard shepherd pie, lamb scouse, pumpkin puree and buttered spinach, followed by a dessert of Navel orange and ginger soufflé with chocolate and orange sauce.
Mentor chef Gareth Billington said: “Kerry has focused on improving her knife skills and flavours with support from myself and all the Sodexo chefs at Everton.”
Set in the stunning parkland of Burghley House, the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials offers that elusive ‘something different’ at one of Britain’s favourite events. Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th September, 2010
Back of the net! With Newcastle United back where it belongs in the Premier League, now's the time to get on board with the winning team by holding your next meeting, conference or event at Newcastle's own St James' Park