School Leavers Spring 2023 Newsletter | St Helens College and Knowsley Community College

4 Adam Reid Chef Patron at The French, Midland Hotel James Holden NorthWest Regional Chef at The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Matt Hagan Executive Chef at Manchester Convention Centre Chris Rawlinson Chef Patron of The Royal Oak and The Pickled Goose STUDENTS WORK WITH TOP UK CHEFS FOR FUNDRAISER Catering and Hospitality students worked alongside locally acclaimed Chef, James Holden, at our fine dining restaurant, Colours, to host a fundraising dinner, which raised over £4,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The students worked alongside James and four other top UK chefs; Adam Reid, Ellis Barrie, Chris Rawlinson, andMatt Hagan, many of whomhave appeared on BBC’s Great BritishMenu, to create a spectacular four- course dining experience. James commended all the students for their enthusiasmand commitment to the event. Their efforts didn’t go unnoticed, with many students being offered opportunities to work in the guest chef’s restaurants! Ellis Barrie Chef and Proprietor of the MarramGrass 5