Jade's dish earns place in FutureChef national final (From Warrington Guardian)

Jade's dish earns place in FutureChef national final

TALENTED chef Jade Barker is looking to win over the judges in the finals of a national competition.

Jade is a Year 11 student at Eaton Bank School in Congleton, and has won a place in the final of FutureChef 2006.

She earned her place after winning a regional competition at South Trafford College in Altrincham.

Each of the 12 competitors had to produce a two-course meal for two people for no more than £7.50.

The main course had to be served within an hour.

Jade's winning main course was stuffed chicken fillets with cherry tomatoes and roasted vegetables, served with rice on a bed of spinach drizzled with pesto sauce.

The dessert was chocolate tiramisu, and the judges included Robert Craggs, the head chef at a restaurant in the Harvey Nichols store in Manchester.

Robert will be supporting Jade in her challenge for the national title, the final being held in London on March 10.