Bolton College students have had a visit from the borough mayor who got to taste a range of deserts created by the catering department.
The college holds an annual competition for its catering students where learners create a themed dessert.
Each year, the mayor comes into Bolton College, which is part of the University of Bolton Group, to meet with students and their tutors, and has the task of tasting all the desserts before choosing a winner.
The winning dish is then put on the menu at the Mayor’s Charity Ball, taking place next month, and replicated for over 200 guests.
Percivals, one of the North West’s leading caterers, will be serving up a three-course meal during the event, so director Claire Didlock supported mayor, Cllr Akhtar Zaman, with the judging.
The theme of the ball is "A Night at the Oscars" as the college’s Level 3 students aimed to serve up a selection of show-stopping desserts.
First up were Daniel Sutton and Jade Gallagher, who created "Red Carpet Delight", a red velvet cake served with ice cream and raspberry coulis.
Next, "Tropical Paradise", a coconut custard tart with roasted pineapple made by Yasin Ghanchi and Anthoneil Shakes.
Finally, it was the turn of Mackenzie Kay, Abbie Entwistle, and Harrison Green, who served up "The Hollywood Dream", a seven-layered wild berry cheesecake.
After some difficult decision making, Daniel and Jade’s "Red Carpet Delight" was crowned the winner.
Daniel and Jade said: “We’re so pleased to have won and it’s exciting to know that our dessert will be served to so many guests.”
Mayor Zaman said: “All of the desserts tasted brilliant, so this was a very hard competition to judge.
“After discussing with Claire, I decided to go for the Red Carpet Delight.
"As well as looking and tasting great, it’s ideal for mass catering at a large event.”
Bill Webster, principal of Bolton College, added: “Our students presented their desserts with professionalism and skill and I’m very impressed with what our chefs achieved.
“Each year, we look forward to supporting the Mayor’s Charity Ball and the opportunity of showcasing the talent of our wonderful students.”
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