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This year’s competition has been spectacularly captured by @viewit360, as you can see it was an excellent day all round. We’ve enjoyed every moment, and look forward to doing it all again next year!

You can watch the 2024 roundup of the event here:
https://t.co/sBhEnLJLvp

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As always, an event this wonderful is only possible with the support of our partners and sponsors, so once again we send a huge thank you to all of those involved in bringing together the 2024 Cook & Serve Challenge!

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Another big win for @Burleigh_Court with the Chairman’s Best Team Award being awarded to Chris Raynor and Katie Newham! All the judges spoke highly of Chris and Katie working together as a team, giving each other moral support and encouragement.

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An extra special congratulations goes to Katie Newham, @Burleigh_Court who was awarded Food Service Champion this year, on top of 4 other awards!! Well done Katie and team.

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Congratulations to Munashe Muchenje at @ashornehill Hill who is the 2024 Cook & Serve Champion Chef! Munashe also won Best Starter (senior) and impressed all the judges with his wonderful menu!

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The Waiters and Waitresses in the competition certainly gave gold standard service with excellent presentation all round! Congratulations to you all, hopefully we will also see you again next year to defend your titles!

@wl_resort @Burleigh_Court @Rhodes_trust

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Let’s hear it for our Chef winners! The food presented was outstanding. Congratulations to you all, and hopefully we will see you again next year to defend your titles!
@ashornehill @Rhodes_Trust @VictoryServices @Weston_park @wl_resort
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That concludes our awards for 2024! Congratulations to all our winners, enjoy the celebrations, thank you and goodnight!

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The Chairman's Prize for Best Team Award in honour of Barry Stonham goes to..

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The Champion Chef Award goes to..

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The Food Service Champion Award goes to..

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Best Food Service Awards go to..

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Best Beverage Service Awards go to..

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Best Beverage Selection Awards go to...
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The Best Cocktail Awards go to...

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Best Dessert Awards go to...

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Best Main Course Awards go to....

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Best Starter awards go to.....

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The awards are heating up, winners being announced shortly! #cookandserve #showcasingtalent #weareexcellenetvenues

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Tomorrow is competition day! Wishing all the teams taking part the very best of luck, we cannot wait to see you showcase your talents. See you tomorrow, be sure to bring your A game and remember to enjoy yourselves too!

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