He has spent his time this week working with catering students to prepare a Cumbrian-themed meal, including Silloth potted shrimp and Eden Valley lamb, and he has led a masterclass to teach local budding chefs how to recreate his own dishes. The renowned chef said: "Some great chefs can come out of Lakes College. It is my privilege to see young talent like this, and it's exciting to see how much they have improved since I was last here." Sean Garty, 18, from Keswick, said: "I've loved cooking since I was young and I am sure that working with a celebrity chef will be an inspiration to my work." Kimberleigh Nowak, a 20-year-old diploma student from Seaton, added: "I want to be a catering tutor and I hope that working with Jean-Christophe will give me more confidence and help me get into the industry." The masterclasses, held over two days, cost £250 each including lunch and profits will go to the air ambulance.