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16th Jun 2026

Nestlé Professional crowns 2026 Toque d’Or champions

By: Edward Waddell
Nathan Derek Short from City of Glasgow College has been crowned back-of-house (BOH) champion and Declan Sloan from Ayrshire College from has taken the front-of-house (FOH) title. The winners were...

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