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British Isles Cuisine Competition Program Results

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Sponsored by Sullivan University
College of Hospitality Studies
with scholarships by the English-Speaking Union,
Kentucky Branch

Congratulations to all of the student chef participants! 

Last night was the British Isles Cuisine Competition and both the English-Speaking Union and Sullivan University staff and instructors were so pleased with the professionalism and enthusiasm of every team who participated.  Over 200 people attended the event in the beautiful Pendennis Club Ballroom and had a grand time voting for their favorites between bites of delicious delicacies researched, cooked and prepared by all of the participating student chefs.

The food from every team was amazing and the judges must have had a very difficult time making the decision on the winners.  and there seemed to be strong interest in having a repeat competition next year.  Chef Dodd and Chef Sams provided attendees with amazing insights as the evening drew to a close.

The final results were as follows:

1st Place Winners, $2500.00 Scholarship 
Scotland     Chaz Panagacos    Cliff Rice

2nd Place Winners, $1000.00 Scholarship
England      Ben McClelland       Kevin McGee                    

3rd Place Winners, $500.00 Scholarship
Ireland         Ed Schuler              Jake Stone   

Wales           Grace Alexander     Brandon Schieferle

Our thanks to everyone who made the evening a great success. 

Click here to see pictures from the event!

Sincerely,

Kate S. Nitzken
President
English-Speaking Union, Kentucky Branch

Below is the list of appreciation to everyone who made the evening an outstanding success!

Sullivan University would like to thank the English-Speaking Union, Kentucky Branch for presenting our students with this wonderful scholarship opportunity.

  • Chef Gerhardt and the Pendennis Club Staff
  • Mayor Greg Fischer and staff
  • English-Speaking Union, Kentucky Branch Board of Directors
  • ESU Event Committee:  Lynn Smith, Chair, Susan Kad, Sylvia Bruton, co Vice-President ESU
  • Paul Whitty, Esq. aka DJ Wexford Man, co Vice President ESU
  • Treasurer Team: Ashley Beck Heimbrock and Renee Ghering, CPA, Joe Nitzken, PE, Dr. Edward Scharre
  • Sullivan University Staff and Professors including Chef David Dodd and Chef Ann Currie
  • Sarah Herron Photography
  • Susan Stewart

Thank you to our generous Silent Auction Sponsors:

  • Evan Williams Experience, Dabney Clore
  • Silver Lining Stables, Nicole Reason
  • Leggett productions, Albert Leggett                       
  • Primo Oils and Vinegars, Robert Hundley
  • Sullivan University College of Hospitality                               Sylvia and Grant Bruton
  • Whet Your Palette, Judith Zinner   
  • Irish Rover Restaurant
  • Coach Forth, Sheri Black
  • Actors Theatre of Louisville
  • Yew Dell Gardens
 

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