Robin Cowings Sunderland College Lady Sheree Rymer 🇺🇦 Sarah McConkey The look of joy on the students faces is amazing. I wish I could bottle that feeling for them. Taking part in competitions like NECTA Hospitality is so important in developing not only technical skills but also teamwork and resilience which is so important in future careers and life.

Good luck to all competing in todays competitions. Looking forward to showing off the amazing talent we have in the NE

Honoured to compère for the 2nd day with Chef Ian McAndrew, holder of 8 Michelin Star Awards for the NECTA awards at Gosforth Park. NECTA Hospitality Master Chefs of Great Britain The Full Range Lakeland Dairies Bidfood UK KoppertCress UAE-UK The MICHELIN Guide

What a fantastic experience! Today winners were crowned for North East Chef of the Year 🍴 at the NECTA Hospitality Colleges Competition. Students from Newcastle United Foundation also came along to find out more about the industry and the exciting training opportunities available in our region.

We've had a fantastic few days judging The North East Culinary and Trade Association NECTA Hospitality #NECTAAwards at the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park! 👨‍🍳🏆

What did we all think of the return of NECTA after an extended break?

Vikkie Morton (she/her/hers) 🧡 Sunderland College Northumberland College UKSeafoodCompetition City Bistro NECTA Hospitality Couldn't agree more Vikkie Morton (she/her/hers) 🧡 and not forgetting overall student award at NECTA. The students have been amazing this week demonstrating not only excellent technical skills but also high levels of professionalism.

At this years NECTA Hospitality awards. I saw the camaraderie, the passion in the competition. It was supporting people to be the best they can be. We do that too. Read the full article here 👉 jd4mayor.com/blog/supportin…

It’s with a great amount of sadness that we say farewell to Mr NECTA himself! After many years of mentoring, judging & organising Douglas has decided it’s time to pack up the knives & hang up the whites. Thank you Chef for all you have done for the industry.

It’s been a privilege to have been ask by Douglas to judge on this very special competition over many years, will be sadly missed…

NECTA Hospitality A legend of the industry who gave so much of his own time and energy to create opportunities for others!

French apple flan. Good first attempt by our L2 Patisserie students NCDOfficial Alan Colley Craft Guild of Chefs NECTA Hospitality Adrian Pickering

With under three months to go, we're working hard to deliver an excellent NECTA Hospitality Salon 2023. From developing class schedules, engaging with colleges and industry, sourcing venues and seeking sponsorship opportunities - we're beavering away!

Whether you're a #school or #college - #restaurateur #chef #hotelier #barista #sommelier or #mixologist - or just food curious, make sure you join our Food and Drink North East #community in order to receive competition news, updates and entry details. fadne.org/join-our-commu…

Outstanding food tonight with our L2 Pro/Pat catering students. Thanks to Andrew from The Forge Restaurant for his superb menu. NCDOfficial A Passion to Inspire NECTA Hospitality Craft Guild of Chefs Andrew Rogerson The Forge

Our professional cookery students cooked up a storm in the kitchen last Thursday 🤤 Andrew Wilkinson, North East Chef of the Year and Head Chef at The Forge, supported the group to prepare and serve an incredible four course tasting menu 😛

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE DEADLINE FOR NECTA Hospitality North East Chef of The Year! ⏰ ❗ Deadline: Friday 7th April. Find out more: fadne.org/north-east-che… #chef #competition #NECTA #NorthEastChefoftheYear #culinary #contest