Robbie Phillips Explains Training Tactics Behind Country Range Student Chef Win

“Prior to the final we practised most nights late in to the evening to ensure the team were competition ready. I would make them work in restricted places, give them limited time to set up and even invite people in to the kitchen to distract them as it’s great to keep them on their toes. It certainly paid off this year!” – Lecturer Robbie Phillips from City of Glasgow College

The benefits to students competing in the Challenge are endless too with Robbie commenting on the skills developed by his team. He continued:

It’s not only the students and colleges who benefit too as Robbie explained:

“It’s also great for chefs and businesses outside college to see that our students have experienced and thrived in the pressure of professional kitchens under tight timelines. Working within a budget and producing beautiful food, communicating and working as a team all help students thrive in industry and become real assets in the kitchen.”

Robbie is already looking forward to the challenge of retaining the title next year and hopes the press and prestige around the win can help attract more students to enrol, compete and take advantage of City of Glasgow’s incredible catering facilities.