Chesterfield College students James Greatorex, Leanne Billyeald and Liam Slinn, all in year two of the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery course, have been named as the three finalists in the tough competition after preparing a two course meal for judges.

Judges included winner of the 2014 Chef of the Year title Adam Warwick from Blu Bistro, category sponsor Patrick Coleman, the Vicar from The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints ( the Crooked Spire Church) and Chris Mapp chef and owner of The Tickled Trout in Barlow, Chesterfield.

Greatorex, who also works at The Devonshire Arms at Middle Handley prepared Szechwan Lamb and Lemon Grass and Coffee Pavlova for the judges. Meanwhile, Billyeald’s menu of Roast Corn Fed Chicken Breast and Lemon and Passion Fruit cheesecake wowed the judges. Finally, Sinn served up roast belly pork and lemon meringue pie for the judges.

The winner of the title will be announced at a ceremony on 28th October at Chesterfield College’s Heart Space building, which will be hosted by celebrity chef Theo Randall.

38 businesses and individuals are up for 13 awards in this year’s Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards. A full list of the finalists can be seen at www.chesterfield.co.uk/foodanddrinkawards