After rigorous rounds of judging, I was honoured to receive the highest recognition in my category at the British Culinary Championship — a testament to the commitment of every individual who participated.

Competition cooking is its own discipline. The clock is unforgiving, the judges are exacting, and the only thing on the plate at the end is the discipline you brought with you.

Gratitude to the team at Cameron House for the practice time, the honest feedback, and for sending me into the room knowing the dishes were as good as we could possibly make them.